Nonprofit · EIN 20-8909687
CENTER FOR SHAMANIC EDUCATION ANDEXCHANGE
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SANTA FE, NM 87501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $116,583 | $135,453 | -$18,870 | $43,978 | $0 | $43,978 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $46,486 | $71,162 | -$24,676 | $63,941 | $1,093 | $62,848 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $47,838
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- $24,487
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $44,258
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $39,462
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $54,456
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $73,307
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $7,342
- Printing, publications and postage
- $872
- Other expenses
- $14,470
- Program services (functional)
- $91,865
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $63,941
- Total assets, end of year
- $43,978
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $43,978
- Cash, savings and investments
- $42,936
- Gross receipts
- $145,026
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Olivar | Executive Director | 40 | $54,456 |
| Ben Boomer | President | 3 | $0 |
| Gabe Nosseir | Vice President | 2 | $0 |
| Steve Vierra | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Patricia Liles | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Veena Fox Parekh | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Mikel Bruce | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Carolyn Porter Stuart | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Madeline Gelmetti | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Lena Stevens | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Ryan James Kemp | Director | 0.5 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Olivar | Vice President | 3 | $2,000 |
| Ben Boomer | President | 3 | $0 |
| Steve Vierra | Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Patricia Liles | Secretary | 2 | $0 |
| Ra James | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Mikel Bruce | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Christopher Casillas | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Pallah Baker | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
| Veena Fox Parekh | Director | 1.5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 806 GONZALES RD, SANTA FE, NM 87501-8925
- In care of
- % LENA STEVENS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 806 Gonzales Rd, Santa Fe NM 87501
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Lena Stevens, 806 Gonzales Rd, Santa Fe NM 87501
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Steve Vierra, Treasurer
- Phone
- (949) 441-8075
- Website
- www.shamaniceducation.org
- Return prepared by
- Deanna Einspahr
Mission
The mission of CSEE is to perpetuate the shamanic wisdom, culture, practice, and traditional ways of life of Indigenous people worldwide.
Program accomplishments
- Saq' Be's apprenticeship program pairs Mayan youth with Mayan elders to document and learn from them, through the sharing of stories, myth, practices and healing traditions.Expenses $15,000 · grants $15,000
- Kurin Metsa School in Peru. The organization supports the school with 6 current students to learn about ancestral uses of plants, gardening and elder knowledge and wisdom. The Center provided $12,010 to this project in 2024.Expenses $12,010 · grants $12,010
- Sarayaku, Ecuador Project: Supported the construction of a gathering building for the Sarayaku people, as well as community events for families to learn about traditions, medicinal plants, and spiritual practices. Total spent on this project in 2024 was $6,380.Expenses $6,380 · grants $6,380
- Another specific project funded is the Luum Aj'Kim project, as outlined by Marlon García Arriaga. This project supported the Itzá people in Guatemala with language preservation, and the teaching of stories and traditions to youth in their community. The organization provided $6,072 to this project. In March 2024 the organization held a 2-day event in Austin, Texas including an Indigenous art display and a panel discussion about traditional spiritual practices. in June 2024 the organization held a 10-day art exhibit with handmade pieces from Peru, Mexico, and Colombia. This included an educational tour and a musical concert featuring music from these cultures. In October 2024 the organization held a month-long art exhibit with handmade pieces from Peru, Mexico, and Colombia. This included 2 educational tours, 2 musical concerts, and 2 meditation classes. In December 2024 the organization held a 4-day art exhibit with handmade pieces from Peru, Mexico, and Colombia. This included education and music from these cultures. The remainder of program service expenses is overall program support excluding the direct program grants and activities noted specifically above.Expenses $58,475 · grants $6,072
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-8909687
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $43,978
- Income (IRS master file)
- $145,026
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2010
- Posted by the IRS
- June 9, 2011
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2012
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $116,583 | $135,453 | $43,978 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $46,486 | $71,162 | $63,941 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Lena Stevens | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-8909687).
Questions about CENTER FOR SHAMANIC EDUCATION ANDEXCHANGE
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR SHAMANIC EDUCATION ANDEXCHANGE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR SHAMANIC EDUCATION ANDEXCHANGE is 20-8909687.
- Is CENTER FOR SHAMANIC EDUCATION ANDEXCHANGE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2012.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR SHAMANIC EDUCATION ANDEXCHANGE tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR SHAMANIC EDUCATION ANDEXCHANGE file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CENTER FOR SHAMANIC EDUCATION ANDEXCHANGE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTER FOR SHAMANIC EDUCATION ANDEXCHANGE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR SHAMANIC EDUCATION ANDEXCHANGE?
- The 990-N for 2017 names Lena Stevens.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR SHAMANIC EDUCATION ANDEXCHANGE?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $54,456 (Mary Olivar, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR SHAMANIC EDUCATION ANDEXCHANGE have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $116,583, expenses of $135,453 and total assets of $43,978 at year end.
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