Gathering Thyme School of Western Herbalism Fiscally Sponsored by Ma
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To educate on herbalism.
- Income
- $90,869
- Spending
- $96,081
- Reserves
- 4.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 91%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $91,335 spent. Herb SchoolBeginning, Intermediate and Advanced Clinical Herbalism.Our students come from diverse backgrounds, places, and professions, but they share something unique and necessary. Our students are dedicated to connecting plants and humans for the benefit of each, and to do this, they have chosen to immersethemselves into the world of community and clinical herbalism. Our faculty are some of the most skilled herbal educators in the country, and together we are ushering in the next generation of herbalists. We are proud of our lineage and proud of our students!Events & WorkshopsOne-Time Events, Short-Term Classes & Hands-On WorkshopsOur events are experiences designed to connect you to the world of plants, land and community care. Our offerings change with the seasons and include herb walks, classes on making herbal remedies and herbal gardening to name a few. We invite you to the multi-layered world of herbalism, gardening and kitchen witchery.This year we are excited to expand our offerings into the intuitive arts and indigenous spiritual traditions, beginning later in 2024.Virtual Community ClinicStudent-Run No-Cost to Low-Cost Holistic Herbal Healthcare and CounselingBenefit from clinical herbalism today through our no-cost to low-cost online CommunityClinic! Clinic services are sliding scale with no one turned away due to lack of funds. Recommended herbal remedies are at an additional cost (also at a sliding scale) and are available for pick up locally or mailed to you. Clinic is open on Mondays from 11am to 5pm.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 December 2024.
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 June 2023.
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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