Stillwood Study Center
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
See Schedule O. The purpose of Stillwood Study Center is: 1) to promote interest in and to study ideas relating to the human development with the aim of enabling men and women to function more intelligently and actively within their community; 2) to investigate responsibility to oneself, others, and to one's environment; 3) to promote the exchange of such ideas among its members and other people with similar interests; 4) to apply these ideas experimentally by working together through the use of arts, crafts, writing, dance, and music.
- Income
- $110,281
- Spending
- $113,057
- Spent on programs
- 86%
- Reserves
- 75.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 57%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 30
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 75.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 1% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1586% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 259 of 9 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $97,688 spent. Study: Discussion Groups relating ideas, current research in the field of human development, plus members' individual explorations and efforts, for the betterment of themselves and the world. Dance: Classes engaging participants in precise exercises of multiple rhythms, positions, tempos while practicing attention can harmonize various energies in the body and lead to deeper understanding of oneself and others. (Continued on Schedule O)Sitting-Meditation: Progressive training in mindfulness to cultivate attention and active awareness in all aspects of one's life. Giving one's full attention to the task at hand can result in clearer, more effective, compassionate response to the world. Workdays are a full-day program incorporating a variety of activities relating to a general theme. They begin with a guided sitting-meditation to establish the attention to be practiced during the day. Members divide into teams to learn and practice crafts and skills, such as woodworking, writing, computer-graphics, drama, photography, print-making, building construction and maintenance, nature study, music, cooking, sewing, weaving, and fabric art. There is an opportunity for people to ask questions and bring their work of the day plus group discussion relating to the theme. The day ends with a program prepared by the music team.Seminars are similar to workdays but last anywhere from a weekend to a full week. Outreach Activities: Stillwood offers education programs and activities for children and adults. These programs are designed for non-members and intended to cover subjects not addressed by other area organizations. Stillwood presents classes such as: art for children (craft, cartooning, drawing, sculpting), story-telling, bread-making, origami, knitting, jewelry-making and interior design. The Center also presents harpsichord and piano concerts; photographic exhibits and slide shows. Stillwood has published two children's books, written and illustrated by members, plus two books for adults. The Center presents talks, readings, study groups and workshops to the public.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1989.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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