BLUE MOUNTAIN CENTER OF MEDITATION INC

EIN: 946131608 501(c)(3) Human Services

TOMALES, CA

Total Revenue
$1,510,300
Total Expenses
$1,633,447
Total Assets
$4,220,619
Net Assets
$4,063,800
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
KATHERINE MADISON NICHOLS
Phone
7078782369
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BLUE MOUNTAIN CENTER OF MEDITATION INC, founded in 1961, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $4.1M represent 32 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO CHANGE LIVES AND BUILD A BETTER WORLD BY PUBLISHING SRI EKNATH EASWARAN'S TIMELESS WORDS, TEACHING HIS EIGHT POINT PROGRAM OF PASSAGE MEDITATION, PRESERVING HIS LEGACY AND MAINTAINING A SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY DEDICATED TO THE DAILY PRACTICE OF PASSAGE MEDITATION.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $821,672
Program Service Revenue $98,950
Investment Income $75,499
Other Revenue $514,179
TOTAL REVENUE $1,510,300

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $688,753
Fundraising Expenses $124,190
Program Expenses $1,199,902
Other Expenses $944,694
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,633,447

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,510,300 $2,025,733 -0.3%
Expenses $1,633,447 $1,322,320 +0.2%
Net Income $-123,147 $703,413 -1.2%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
1
Employees
21
Volunteers
20

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
6
$135,239
Total Directors
10
$192,215
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DAVID BISHOP-RETIRED 32024 Trustee/Presi 38.00
Officer Director
$47,612 $0 $47,612
JOAN BARNICLE-Resigned 62024 Treasurer/SECRE 38.00
Officer Director
$46,630 $0 $46,630
KATHERINE MADISON NICHOLS Trustee 37.00
Director
$42,759 $960 $43,719
SATISH KAPPAGANTULA Planning Offr 37.00
Officer Director
$40,037 $960 $40,997
BETH ANN O'CONNELL Trustee 20.00
Director
$9,617 $0 $9,617
SULTANA HARVEY Trustee 5.00
Director
$3,640 $0 $3,640
NICK HARVEY EDIT. OFFICER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TERRENCE MORRISON Trustee 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DIANA LIGHTMAN I&SS OFFICER 15.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE MACLEAN TRUSTEE/Policy 25.00
Officer 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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,510,300 $1,633,447 $4,220,619 $-123,147
2022 $2,025,733 $1,322,320 $4,116,824 $703,413
2021 $1,894,293 $1,340,159 $3,559,894 $554,134
2020 $1,655,571 $1,541,078 $3,140,499 $114,493
2019 $1,489,405 $1,679,254 $2,852,058 $-189,849
2018 $1,405,332 $1,649,997 $2,997,543 $-244,665
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