EIN 87-0487834

Berkana Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
State
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
Berkana Institute partners with diverse communities worldwide to strengthen them by utilizing the existing wisdom, wealth and environment. Operating as edgewalkers, they conduct seminars, on-the-ground engagement and produce low-cost publications for leaders seeking trans-local learning. Their mission since 1991 is to ensure that their knowledge is easily available to all.
Total revenues
$281,452
2022
Total expenses
$293,789
2022
Total assets
$71,978
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Berkana Institute

Our activities focus on: seminars, on-the-ground engagement, publications, and processes for trans-local learning among pioneering leaders. Weve produced clear information in simple and usable form at minimal cost. We want what we know to be easily available to a global audience. Weve led the way in developing a new paradigm of how change happens in living systems and new roles for leaders. We partner with a diversity of organizations and initiatives to encourage experimentation with our theories and ideas. Weve developed community engagement processes for people to work for what they care about and discover solutions to their community problems. For 30 years, weve:Developed multiple conversation resource kits: for women; for local leaders-in- communitySponsored circles (for 4 years) led by younger leaders in 30+ countries to encourage local leadership, From the Four Directions: Leading the WayDeveloped practice materials for engaging community :Building Healthy Communities Toolkit created in partnership with Baker-Ripley Inc. of Houston TX.Published several books and many articles: Turning To One Another: Simple Conversations to Restore Hope To The Future Margaret WheatleyWalk Out Walk On: A Learning Journey into Communities Daring To Live The Future Now. Margaret Wheatley and Deborah FriezeAdditionally, Margaret Wheatleys books serve as guidance for all Berkanas work, including Leadership and the New Science, Perseverance, and Who Do We Choose To BeGiven keynotes and seminars globally led by Berkanas formal leadersSponsored Learning Journeys to India, Mexico, S. Africa, Zimbabwe, Japan, BrazilCreated initiatives for trans-local learning, i.e. The Berkana Exchange; The Berkana FellowsSupported and added to the work of several partners, including: Art of Hosting; The World Caf; PeerSpirit and The Circle Way; New Stories; Swaraj University.Since 2015 and continuing, offered in-depth training to leaders from 30+ countries on how to be Warriors for the Human Spiritdedicating themselves to serving people. These trainings also develop a strong and supportive community among those in the program.

Who funds Berkana Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
San Francisco Foundation (TSFF)Advised - for General Operating Support.$10,000

Personnel at Berkana Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Margaret WheatleyPresident$0

Financials for Berkana Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$58,622
Program services$222,830
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$281,452

Form 990s for Berkana Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-04-01990View PDF
2018-122020-02-10990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
August 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from San Francisco Foundation (TSFF)
May 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Lloyd A Fry Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman rights
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
RR 3 Box E9
Provo Canyon, UT 84604
Metro area
Provo-Orem, UT
County
Utah County, UT
Website URL
berkana.org/ 
Phone
(801) 376-8540
IRS details
EIN
87-0487834
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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