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Sacred Art of Living Education and Retreat Center Inc

EIN 93-1258906 · Bend, OR

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak48 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Sacred Art of Living is inspiring a new vision of caring for self and others. Where hospitals and eldercare are transformed through best practices that address inter-related needs of body, mind and spirit. Where the sacred art of living and dying becomes an essential influence in our schools, workplaces and larger communities. Where faith communities of all traditions offer practical emotional support for the sick, aging, bereaved and at the end of life. Sacred Art of Living provides education and spiritual support to hospices, pastoral, professional and lay caregivers.

Income
$666,333
Spending
$665,077
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
0.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 73%
Employees
3
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$67,400, founding director

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

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 80% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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)
  1. $85,380 spent. SALC organized a Pilgrimage to Iona, Scotland. There were 40 participants, 1 retreat leader and 1 staff member on a 10-day journey of learning. Daily pilgrimage programs with our retreat leader and historian visiting several historical sites. The Pilgrimage is hands on experience of the historical and cultural teachings of our programs. The Pilgrimage began in Glasgow touring through the Scottish Highlands to the village of Oban and continuing on to the Isle of Iona.
  2. $49,883 spent. SALC organized a Pilgrimage to Native SW (New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah). There were 18 participants 1 retreat leader and 1 staff member on a 10-day journey of learning. Daily pilgrimage programs with our retreat leader and historian visiting several historical sites. The Pilgrimage is a hands-on experience of the historical and cultural teachings of our programs. Guided tours in Mesa Verde National Park Monument Valley Navajo Trial Park, Chaco Canyon World Heritage Site, the prehistoric Acoma & Taos Pueblos and the Healing Sanctuary de Chimayo. Pilgrimage will also include visits to artisan communities of Santa Fe and Old Town Albuquerque.
  3. $27,790 spent. Anamcara in 2024 is the second year of a two-year program. There were 38 apprentices that continued their journey of discovery focusing on personal spiritual growth and development, deepening the insights learned through the Sacred Art of Living and Dying programs, which are a prerequisite for participation in the Anamcara Apprenticeship. Study groups called Ceili De, met monthly for three hours to engage in discussion or required readings and videos which involve approximately one hour of preparation each week. Apprentices work with seasoned mentors with who they meet monthly to discuss how they are integrating their learning into their personal lives and professional engagements. Graduates of prior Anamcara programs have the opportunity to take program tracks as continued education.
  4. Online subscriptions Soul & Science, Art of Living & Dying Series, Spirit of the Enneagram, Tree of Life, Webinars

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

  1. 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.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2021.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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 November 4, 2026.

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