Natural Dharma Fellowship
- Assets
- $3.5m
- Revenue
- $810.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Springfield, NH
- Founding
- 04/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-3898758
Organization Overview
Natural Dharma Fellowship, operating under the name Wonderwell Mountain Refuge, is located in Springfield, NH. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (S82) the organization is classified as: Mens Service Clubs, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Wonderwell Mountain Refuge employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wonderwell Mountain Refuge is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Wonderwell Mountain Refuge generated $810.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $662.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OFFER INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PRACTICE, INTENSIVE RETREATS, AND THE TRAINING OF TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN BUDDHIST PRACTICES; TO CREATE A HOLISTIC, SUSTAINABLE, NON-SECTARIAN MODEL OF SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AT OUR RETREAT CENTER (WONDERWELL) AND/OR ONLINE WE OFFERED TRAINING IN TIBETAN BUDDHISM THROUGH 1) BUDDHIST MEDITATION RETREATS THAT RANGED FROM ONE WEEKEND TO ONE WEEK, 2) WEEKLY MEETINGS OF MEDITATION, PRACTICE, AND BUDDHIST STUDY, 3) "DHARMA SUNDAY" - A MONTHLY ALL DAY PROGRAM OF MEDITATION, PRACTICE, AND BUDDHIST STUDY, AND MULTIPLE COURSES ON DIFFERENT BUDDHIST TOPICS. THESE WERE ALL OVERSEEN BY "LAMAS" (TEACHERS/MINISTERS) TRAINED IN THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST TRADITION. WE ALSO OFFERED INDIVIDUAL "SOLO" RETREATS AT WONDERWELL.
IN CAMBRIDGE MA WE PAY FOR THE USE OF A LOCAL CHURCH BUILDING FOR A WEEKLY MEETING OF MEDITATION, PRACTICE, AND BUDDHIST STUDY. NOTE THIS HAS BEEN MOVED FROM ONSITE TO ONLINE BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC
WE OFFERED THE MARGHA PROGRAM - A FORMAL, MULTI-YEAR INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM IN BUDDHIST MEDITATION WITH OVER 100 STUDENTS. IT IS TAUGHT BY LAMA WILLA BAKER, LAMA ELIZABETH MONSON, AND MANY EXPERIENCED BUDDHIST PRACTITIONER VOLUNTEERS. THESE MEETINGS CAN BE IN PERSON OR ONLINE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Monson Director | Trustee | 40 | $43,226 |
Kathe Mckenna President | OfficerTrustee | 18 | $0 |
Suzanne Harvey Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Phil Malloy Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Susan Malloy Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Sarah Buie Director | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $79,771 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $362,951 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $442,722 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $365,387 |
| Investment income | -$1,385 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $3,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $203 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $810,285 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,592 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,592 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $259,941 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $37,066 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,350 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $903 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $11,853 |
| Advertising and promotion | $13,974 |
| Office expenses | $5,586 |
| Information technology | $37,282 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $91,833 |
| Travel | $5,988 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,981 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $89,254 |
| Insurance | $9,938 |
| All other expenses | $391 |
| Total functional expenses | $662,302 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $37,382 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $410,017 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $16,214 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,998,534 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,462,147 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,752 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $99,400 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $1,258,258 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,368,410 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $2,093,737 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,462,147 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Natural Dharma Fellowship has recieved totaling $507.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $507 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Fellowship Housing Opportunities Inc Concord, NH | $3,384,527 | $1,141,019 |
Natural Dharma Fellowship Springfield, NH | $3,462,147 | $810,285 |
Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa Winthrop, MA | $1,372,503 | $455,434 |
Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa Newton, MA | $662,799 | $289,475 |
Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa Chicopee, MA | $348,595 | $382,135 |
Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa Salem, NH | $697,817 | $429,951 |
Malden Lodge No 1910 Loyal Order Of Moose Malden, MA | $661,979 | $274,924 |
Knights Of Columbus Massachusetts State Council Charity Fund Norwood, MA | $3,231,389 | $338,856 |
Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa Springfield, VT | $491,944 | $193,392 |
Woburn Host Lions Charities Inc Woburn, MA | $18,472 | $157,623 |
Benevolent & Protective Order Of Elks Of The Usa Revere, MA | $336,572 | $211,637 |
Rotary International Meredith, NH | $298,553 | $165,059 |