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Nonprofit · EIN 95-4307294

DEER TRIBE METIS-MEDICINE SOCIETY

Also known as SHAMANIC LODGE CEREMONIAL MEDICINE

Tax-exempt · SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85267

Financials

$675K$671K2023$643K$658K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DEER TRIBE METIS-MEDICINE SOCIETY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$643,147$657,551-$14,404$1,065,823$516,173$549,650
December 31, 2023990$674,843$671,406$3,437$1,170,253$588,089$582,164
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$119,477
Program service revenue
$479,008
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$14,954
Net income from sales of inventory
$29,633
Other revenue
$44,662

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$126,536
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$139,686
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$4,368
Accounting fees
$5,150
Occupancy
$34,480
Travel
$4,019
Depreciation
$102,696
Program services (functional)
$597,073
Management and general (functional)
$53,859
Fundraising (functional)
$6,619

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,170,253
Total assets, end of year
$1,065,823
Total liabilities, end of year
$516,173
Net assets, end of year
$549,650
Land, buildings and equipment
$833,585
Net assets without donor restrictions
$528,708
Net assets with donor restrictions
$20,942
Gross receipts
$655,121
Employees
4
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1986
State of legal domicile
AZ

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARAH TUCKER FISHERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
CLARK FORTUNETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
NICOLA SAMADSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DIANNE REAGANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ELLE PRICEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
INA DOBIANERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
BRAD HEYDONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
SHARON MOLONEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
LAURIE POKORNYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SARAH TUCKER FISHERCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
CLARK FORTUNETREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
JOHN KENT IIISECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
KRISTIN VIKENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
DIANNE REAGANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
2$0
LAURIE POKORNYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
ELLE PRICEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
INA DOBIANERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
NICOLA SAMADDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
TIM MCDONALDEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
8$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 12397, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85267-2397
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SARAH TUCKER FISHER, PO BOX 12397, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85267
Signed the 990
SARAH TUCKER FISHER, CHAIR
Phone
(480) 443-3851
Return prepared by
BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP

Mission

DTMMS IS A RELIGOUS ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRINCIPAL MISSION IS THE PRESERVATION AND ADVANCEMENT OF SMSD LINEAGE TRADITIONS, "WHEELS AND KEYS" SHAMANIC TEACHINGS AND RELATED CEREMONIES. THESE TEACHINGS ARE AVAILABLE TO ANYONE SEEKING PERSONAL GROWTH AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • CLASSES & WORKSHOPS OFFERED TO GENERAL STUDENTS TO TEACH THE "WHEELS AND KEYS" OF THE SWEET MEDICINE SUNDANCE PATH. ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING AND GUIDANCE FOR APPRENTICES WORKING THE 'GATEWAY PROCESS' WHICH INCLUDES RED LODGE, BLACK LODGE, WHITE LODGE, AND GOLD LODGE FOR PERSONAL GROWTH AND SPIRITUAL AWAKENING. PRESERVE AND ENSURE SWEET MEDICINE SUNDANCE LINEAGE TRADITIONS, CEREMONIES, AND SHAMANIC WHEELS AND KEYS TEACHINGS.
    Expenses $597,073 · revenue $508,716

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-4307294
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
1993
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Unknown (Z99Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,065,823
Income (IRS master file)
$655,121

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$643,147$657,551$1,065,823IRS
990December 2023$674,843$671,406$1,170,253XML
990December 2022$695,475$756,194$1,254,311IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

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 95-4307294).

Questions about DEER TRIBE METIS-MEDICINE SOCIETY

What is the EIN of DEER TRIBE METIS-MEDICINE SOCIETY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DEER TRIBE METIS-MEDICINE SOCIETY is 95-4307294.
Is DEER TRIBE METIS-MEDICINE SOCIETY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to DEER TRIBE METIS-MEDICINE SOCIETY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DEER TRIBE METIS-MEDICINE SOCIETY 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 DEER TRIBE METIS-MEDICINE SOCIETY 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 DEER TRIBE METIS-MEDICINE SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of DEER TRIBE METIS-MEDICINE SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SARAH TUCKER FISHER.
Who are the officers and directors of DEER TRIBE METIS-MEDICINE SOCIETY?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DEER TRIBE METIS-MEDICINE SOCIETY have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $643,147, expenses of $657,551 and total assets of $1,065,823 at year end.

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