Center for Spirituality in Nature
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Through spiritual practice and ecological study we encourage people to come back home to the sacred ground in which they live - and to delight inthose that share this home. We re-imagine community in the context of sacred space where humans are seen as part of the community rather thanseparate from it and in which all participate in the divine mystery.
- Income
- $239,536
- Spending
- $164,754
- Spent on programs
- 92%
- Reserves
- 11.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 78%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 15
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 31% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 75% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1592% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 258 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
0 of 7Reports no 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
- $69,134 spent. Spiritual communities - Under dedicated leadership for the program the Center has broadened the reach of its Spirituality in Nature Groups SING program that facilitates establishment of groups within and outside of faith communities. Formed cohorts of SINGs based on denominational affiliations in communities across the nation. The Center conducted regular online training and support for SING Leaders.
- $33,663 spent. Online programs - Building on pandemic experiences and rich content in a variety of areas the Center has established a strong online presence with courses group sessions blogs. These programs are supported by a rich variety of publications and other learning aids.
- $27,930 spent. Outreach to individuals - Created and led spiritual experiences with nature in-person and online including Spiritual Backpacking trips Monday Notes from Nature series Lenten mediations series Solstice and Equinox in-person and virtual walks online presentations spiritual guidebooks blogs and social media to encourage individuals to find connection with the divine through relationship with the natural world.
- $20,291 spent. Empowering other non-profits Teaching and academic instruction including leading lectures seminars and retreats for churches and other non-profits and retreats for leaders of faith-based environmental groups. It also provides lectures at various churches and seminaries.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 2024.
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 October 2015.
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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