Braided Wisdom Inc

EIN: 850813884 501(c)(3) Human Services

San Francisco, CA

Total Revenue
$701,089
Total Expenses
$413,061
Total Assets
$550,400
Net Assets
$547,337
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Carol Cano
Phone
4159090921
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Braided Wisdom Inc, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $701K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 163% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $288K, a strong 41% operating margin.

Mission

Empowering diverse communities by fostering transformational change through integrating indigenous wisdom teachings and cross-cultural mindfulness practices.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $105,956 Revenue: $17,812

Original Medicine Programs: Original Medicine Yearlong is a psycho-spiritual cross-cultural mindfulness approach to healing and development. The contemplative teachings weave together Indigenous...

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Original Medicine Programs: Original Medicine Yearlong is a psycho-spiritual cross-cultural mindfulness approach to healing and development. The contemplative teachings weave together Indigenous wisdom, mindfulness, and earth-based practices. This program teaches students how to work with the four seasons as tools of self-awareness, to learn the process of tracking one's own changes, and to connect to one's own natural phenomena as a human being. Original Medicine 4-Part Series is a platform for Indigenous elders, teachers, and healers from all four corners of the world to come and share their wisdom. Original Medicine Community Healing Council cultivates the collective practice of listening, witnessing, and holding space for the whole as we heal ourselves by acknowledging what needs to be healed. We work with the seasons, elements, and nature as direct mirrors for the healing process.

Program 2
Expenses: $68,227 Revenue: $21,990

Original Medicine Earth-Based Intensive Immersion Retreat, is a 6-night in-person land experience braiding together the teachings of the Buddha and Indigenous wisdom co-creates a foundation of truth...

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Original Medicine Earth-Based Intensive Immersion Retreat, is a 6-night in-person land experience braiding together the teachings of the Buddha and Indigenous wisdom co-creates a foundation of truth, trust, and love. During this intensive retreat we will work with the four directions and seasons as we explore ways of coming into the core of who we are, our own Original Medicine, and enhance our personal growth and purpose with nature as our teacher. Held by the magic of the Redwood Forest, we will learn and experience contemplative practices that include mindfulness meditation, earth walks, and embodied mindfulness movement.

Program 3
Expenses: $22,048 Revenue: $5,864

Original Medicine Earth-Based Community Gathering: Land-based gathering at sacred ceremonial Indigenous land in Lake County, CA to learn earth-based practices and cross-cultural ceremony. The...

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Original Medicine Earth-Based Community Gathering: Land-based gathering at sacred ceremonial Indigenous land in Lake County, CA to learn earth-based practices and cross-cultural ceremony. The contemplative teachings weave together Indigenous wisdom, mindfulness, and earth-based practices. Braided Wisdom intentionally structures mindfulness meditation and contemplative practice into every program. As a cross-cultural mindfulness organization, its part of our foundation to create a culture of practice where meditation and contemplative tools are integrated into how we hold space and engage our community members. We share alternative practices and meditation postures to ensure accessibility for those with limited ability or mobility. All levels of meditation experience is welcome.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $631,163
Program Service Revenue $62,099
Investment Income $6,812
Other Revenue $1,015
TOTAL REVENUE $701,089

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,650
Salaries & Benefits $146,753
Fundraising Expenses $60,894
Program Expenses $228,557
Other Expenses $245,658
TOTAL EXPENSES $413,061

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $701,089 $266,071 +1.6%
Expenses $413,061 $390,886 +0.1%
Net Income $288,028 $-124,815 -3.3%
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
9

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$117,565
Total Directors
7
$119,735
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Carol Cano CEO & Executive Director 40.00
Officer Director
$76,277 $0 $76,277
Janet Roos Treasurer 20.00
Officer Director
$41,288 $0 $41,288
Mario Castillo PhD Director 0.50
Director
$2,170 $0 $2,170
Imelda Contreras Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Rebekah Eppley Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robin Velasco PhD Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Gin JD Director 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $701,089 $413,061 $550,400 $288,028
2024 $266,071 $390,886 $263,777 $-124,815
2023 $480,637 $436,238 $392,969 $44,399
2022 $477,636 $391,673 $349,533 $85,963
2021 $219,548 $178,599 $257,053 $40,949
2020 $234,718 $21,905 $214,559 $212,813
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