Foundation Of The Sacred Stream

Organization Overview

Foundation Of The Sacred Stream is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (X50) the organization is classified as: Buddhism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2016, Foundation Of The Sacred Stream employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation Of The Sacred Stream 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 12/2016, Foundation Of The Sacred Stream generated $297.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 2 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $296.3k during the year ending 12/2016. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.3%) per year over the past 2 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2016

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO DEVELOP INDIVIDUAL PATHS TO SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE AND HEALING.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PRACTICE INSTRUCTION PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE BASED IN BUDDHIST TEACHINGS, ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION GEARED TO THEIR PARTICULAR UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE. THESE PRACTICE INSTRUCTION SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND HOW TO INCORPORATE BUDDHIST PRECEPTS INTO THEIR DAILY LIVES. THIS IN-DEPTH PERSONAL INSTRUCTION REQUIRES STUDENTS TO LOOK AT THEIR PERSONAL NEEDS AND UNDERSTAND HOW THESE PRECEPTS CAN HELP THEM ACHIEVE SPIRITUAL HEALING.


RELIGIOUS CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, WHICH ARE PRIMARILY BASED ON BUDDHIST PRINCIPALS, ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH PROFICIENCY IN INTEGRATED ENERGY MEDICINE, APPLIED SHAMANISM, BUDDHIST PSYCHOLOGY STUDIES AND/OR DEPTH HYPNOSIS HEALING TECHNIQUES. CERTIFICATION IS AVAILABLE FOR DEPTH HYPNOSIS PRACTITIONERS AND FOR THOSE THAT COMPLETE THEIR STUDIES IN THE MINISTER EDUCATION PROGRAM. IN ORDER TO COMPLETE THE MINISTER EDUCATION PROGRAM, A STUDENT IS REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE PROFICIENCY IN ALL FOUR AREAS OF STUDY NOTED ABOVE AND PARTICULARLY IN UNDERSTANDING HOW BUDDHIST PRINCIPALS INFORM THE OTHER STUDIES IN THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. THE DEPTH HYPNOSIS PRACTITIONER PROGRAM AND THE MINISTER EDUCATION PROGRAM DEVELOP MINISTERS AND PRACTITIONERS WHO SUPPORT THE MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY IN THEIR INDIVIDUAL SPIRITUAL HEALING PATHS.


TRANSPERSONAL STUDIES AND WORKSHOPS ARE SEPARATE FROM THE PRINCIPAL TRAINING PROGRAMS. THESE CLASSES PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS TO DEEPEN THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF MATERIAL ALREADY TOUCHED ON IN THE TRAINING PROGRAMS. THEY ARE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ONGOING SUPPORT TO DEEPEN SPECIFIC PARTS OF ONE'S JOURNEY. THESE CLASSES ARE SOMETIMES OFFERED SEVERAL TIMES A YEAR IN A CLASS SERIES OF 4-6 MEETINGS. THESE WORKSHOPS INCLUDE IN-DEPTH STUDIES IN PARENTING; DREAMS; RELATIONSHIPS AND BUDDHISM. FOR PRACTITIONERS AND COUNSELORS, THE FOUNDATION OF THE SACRED STREAM OFFERS WORKSHOPS THAT ARE DESIGNED TO BRING THE KEY ELEMENTS OF THE FOUNDATION'S TRAINING PROGRAMS INTO OTHER PARADIGMS OR MODELS. THESE WORKSHOPS ARE SOMETIMES OFFERED AT OTHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Isa Gucciardi
Exec Director
$52,885
Laura Chandler
General Manager
$33,654
Dan Walters
Director
$0
Lisa Kellman
Director
$0
Dino Lucas
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$6,148
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,148
Total Program Service Revenue$289,809
Investment income $103
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income -$478
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 $1,516
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $297,098

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