Fellowship of the Cosmic Mind
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The mission of FOTCM is to establish and maintain a fellowship, learning to be truly Christ-like in our daily living by actualizing ancient principles of PaleoChristian Techno-Spirituality retrieved and reconstituted by both diligent study and inspiration. Further, FOTCM endeavors to minister unselfishly to persons in the community and the world in the name of Paleo-Christ Consciousness via acts of charity, brotherhood and good will.
- Income
- $483,836
- Spending
- $368,669
- Spent on programs
- 77%
- Reserves
- 12.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 56%
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 900
- Highest pay
- $2,124, vice-president/director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
35 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 12.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 52% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1577% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 257 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a 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.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (3)
- $172,742 spent. US Monastic Community: FOTCM headquarters hosted regular gatherings for regional members and hosted 7 permanent members/volunteers at the facility. In addition to regular monastic activities, meetings included readings and book discussions, enhancing community spirit via communal singing and spiritual counseling. The facility hosted 13 guests for 62 day and extended visits, with a total of 77 days of activities. FOTCM assisted members with medical, housing and clothing needs and other basic necessities. It also provided educational material and support for dealing with life stresses. Further, it assisted members to help others in need, both within the Fellowship and the community at large. We also provided 53 free NeurOptimal sessions to 4 members. We held 36 reiki sessions for local members, and provided 16 hours of oxygen therapy. Members around the world organized local gatherings to enhance community spirit and share knowledge and skills through book discussions and communal activities. Total number of official FOTCM members at the end of 2024: 779.
- $102,847 spent. French Monastic Community: Research, retreats and workshops held in the French facility continued as usual: a cumulative 205 days of activity. This included small and extended visits which served over 46 people directly, and all members indirectly thanks to learning and experiences shared via the online forum with global membership. Attendees came from Hong-Kong, Croatia, Finland, Ireland, Canada, Germany, US (NC, CA), England, Switzerland, Costa Rica, France, Wales, Portugal, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Russia and Mexico. Visits consisted of Church and social activities (praying, choir lessons and practice, supportive and topical discussions), which enhanced our members' sense of community and personal wellbeing, and practical skills workshops in carpentry, masonry, etc. The French facility also provided 84 NeurOptimal sessions free of charge to 4 members. We held Reiki sessions for local members, and provided 30 hours of oxygen therapy. We also hosted several members and officers from HQ, who provided advice on management and monastic activities, and who engaged in a Paleochristian cooperation with the French non-profit Communauté Saint Martin.
- $8,481 spent. Online Forum and Research: Main topics included the origins of Christianity, Saint Paul's writings, weather anomalies throughout History, cognitive psychology, philosophy, the paranormal, comparative religion, Community Living, diet and health. More specifically, physical exercises for body & mind, nutritional support, creationism, history of the main world religions, the Apostle Paul's teachings on faith, love and law, and philosophical and theological views on life and death. We continued our Substack newsletter. FOTCM HQ and organizers of various around-the-world gatherings assisted with the online discussion forum that enables all FOTCM members to be in contact with each other. New topics: 861 (48,622 total topics) - New Posts: 56,454 (1,281,675 total posts) - New members: 1,123 (8,014 total members) - Page views: 4,624,213. This year we continued regular international Zoom gatherings with our members: Éiriú Eolas breathing and meditation workshops, Reiki and Crystal Connection weekly meetings, Biblical readings, reading seminars, as well as daily online prayer meetings, with an average of 20 attendees per meeting. Our monthly/bimonthly meetings have an average of 100 attendees.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on May 15, 2012 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2012.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 2013.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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