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EIN 85-0202741

Lama Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
San Cristobal
State
New Mexico
Year formed
1968
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
Description
The Lama Foundation fosters a sustainable spiritual community and educational center with the mission of awakening consciousness, spiritual practice, respect for all traditions, service, and stewardship of the land. It conducts educational programs and workshops on various subjects such as spiritual retreats and seminars, natural building techniques, permaculture, yoga, and meditation. The foundation focuses on residency which is year-round, currently accommodating 15 residents.
Total revenues
$280,456
2023
Total expenses
$373,443
2023
Total assets
$1,570,647
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Lama Foundation

Educational programs & workshops conducted in a variety of subjects including spiritual retreats and seminars, natural building techniques, permaculture, yoga and meditation.Residency is a primary focus of Lama Foundation and is year round. There were 12 residents in 2023.About 10 major events and other weekly and occasional events. Summer interns spend the entire summer. The total served was about 100.

Who funds Lama Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Jonathan and Kathleen Altman FndtnDonation$10,000

Personnel at Lama Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Paolo RossiPresident and Chief Executive Officer$0
Isabella Maryam von BriesenTreasurer$0
Lin DiagonalesSecretary$0
Dean BeharyDirector$0
Jamil PaurelCoordinator$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Lama Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$34,181
Program services$219,833
Investment income and dividends$4,104
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$22,338
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$280,456

Form 990s for Lama Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-10-16990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-11990View PDF
2019-122020-10-14990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Jonathan and Kathleen Altman Fndtn
November 29, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 28, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 16, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelEndowed supportTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 240
San Cristobal, NM 87564
County
Taos County, NM
Website URL
lamafoundation.org/ 
Phone
(575) 586-1269
IRS details
EIN
85-0202741
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1968
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A70: Humanities Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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