Santa Cruz Zen Center is located in Santa Cruz, CA. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (X50) the organization is classified as: Buddhism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Santa Cruz Zen Center 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 12/2022, Santa Cruz Zen Center generated $103.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $118.3k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF SANTA CRUZ ZEN CENTER IS TO EMBODY AND COMMUNICATE THE TEACHINGS OF BUDDHA. OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE NON-DUALITY OF WISDOM, PRACTICE, AND REALIZATION HAS BEEN CONVEYED THROUGH THE SOTO SCHOOL. THE CENTER'S FOCUS IS ON INTEGRATING ZEN PRACTICE AND EVERYDAY LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TWICE DAILY MEDITATION SERVICES OFFERED FREE. WEEKLY MEDITATION PROGRAM AND LECTURES OFFERED FREE. INTRODUCTION CLASSES AND INSTRUCTION.
PERIODIC ON- AND OFF-SITE RETREATS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jane Arny Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Ken Collins Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Anita Marie Elliott Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Rachel Grad Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Christine Marez Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Sandra Mccann Director | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $20,273 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,979 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $31,252 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $56,250 |
Investment income | $10,466 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,402 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $103,370 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,166 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $1,295 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,373 |
Insurance | $6,103 |
All other expenses | $6,462 |
Total functional expenses | $118,297 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $28,384 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,956 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $666,666 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $603,719 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,316,725 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,618 |
Total liabilities | $5,618 |
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 | $1,311,107 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,316,725 |