irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $30KPUBLISHING & REPUBLISHING - TO PUBLISH EARLY PAUL BRUNTON BOOKS USING A "PRINT ON DEMAND" FEATURE TO ENSURE REASONABLE COST. A PORTION OF EACH SALE OF THE BOOKS EQUAL TO ITS REPRINT IS SET ASIDE FOR REPUBLISHING.
- #2 $25KWEBSITE - TO DEVELOP THE WEBSITE INTO A COMPREHENSIVE AND INTERACTIVE AREA THAT USERS CAN EXPLORE IN ORDER TO GAIN INFORMATION ABOUT THE LIFE OF PAUL BRUNTON THROUGH AN ONLINE SOURCE FOR STUDYING AND ACCESSING HIS WORK.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Outreach and Development
Conducts outreach through newsletters, advertising, and other means to promote awareness of Paul Brunton's teachings
Prison Project
Provides Paul Brunton's books at no charge to incarcerated individuals upon request
Publishing & Republishing
Print-on-demand publication of early Paul Brunton books to ensure availability and affordability, with proceeds supporting future republishing
Website Development
Develops and maintains an interactive website as a comprehensive resource for studying Paul Brunton's life and works
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 4 activities
- Conducts research and publishes scholarly worksPublished foundational works by Paul Brunton such as "Indian Philosophy and Modern Culture" (1939), "The Spiritual Crisis of Man" (1952), and early writings including "My Tour Among the Yogis" (1934), along with essays in The Occult Review (1919–1936), advancing the study of Eastern philosophy in Western contexts.
- Offers digital and audio educational resourcesProvides audio recordings of Paul Brunton's teachings narrated by Christopher Reeve, operates two YouTube channels with hundreds of videos in multiple languages, and offers a subscription service for daily PB Notes and a study tool covering 73 major ideas in five languages.
- Publishes and distributes Paul Brunton's worksProduces and distributes print and digital editions of Paul Brunton's books, including the 16-volume Notebooks, introductory editions, and updated versions, using print-on-demand and major online retailers, with proceeds partially reinvested in republishing efforts.
- Supports global dissemination of teachingsSupports individuals presenting Paul Brunton's teachings internationally and facilitates multilingual outreach, including tri-lingual YouTube content targeting South American audiences in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Conducts outreach and organizational promotionEngages in outreach through newsletters, advertising, and general promotion, including a biannual eNewsletter and free monthly eTeachings featuring content from The Notebooks and updates on Foundation activities.
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Used Book and Media Sales for Fundraising 1 activity
- Manages historical and educational venuesOperated the Philosopher's Stone Bookstore as a venue for book sales, classes, and yoga instruction, later converting it into a library and meeting space for philosophy students.
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
- Preserves and provides access to Paul Brunton's archivesMaintains comprehensive physical and digital archives of Paul Brunton's writings, letters, biographical materials, and multimedia, including a complete collection of Notebook selections in 19 languages and audio files, with public access through online platforms and preservation at Cornell University.
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Prison and Jail Literacy Support 1 activity
- Provides free books to incarcerated individualsDistributes Paul Brunton's books free of charge to prisoners upon request through the Prison Project, with thousands of books sent annually.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Develops and maintains digital platforms for studyDesigns and maintains an interactive website for studying Paul Brunton's life and teachings, originally launched in 1996 and redesigned to enhance accessibility and functionality for spiritual research.
- Hosts educational events and lecturesHosted a lecture series on Paul Brunton's life and work from January 2002 to March 2008, providing structured educational programming for public engagement.
- Produces and updates visual identityAdopted a new logo featuring the Himalayan Deodar Tree and commissioned artist Rosemary Quebral to create it, reflecting symbolic elements from Paul Brunton's work.
- Secures and manages intellectual property rightsSecured copyrights to all of Paul Brunton's published books, ensuring legal control and stewardship of his literary works.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$151K
Contributions & grants$122K81%
Program service revenue$5K3%
Investment income$24K16%
Other revenue$-318
expenses
Total expenses$109K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$18K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$554K
Cash$462K
Investments$0
Liabilities$3K
Net assets$551K
Liquid reserves50.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -5.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 13
- BARBARA PLAISTED — FIRST VICE CHAIR
- BEVERLY BENNETT — SECOND VICE CHAIR
- CLETA RUDOLPH — DIRECTOR
- JANET HOLLIS SELBY — SECRETARY
- JEFFREY COX — DIRECTOR
- LISA BERARDINO — DIRECTOR
- LOUIS DAMIANI — DIRECTOR
- LOUIS DESARNO — TREASURER
- MARIA OCHOA — DIRECTOR
- MARY ANN FLORY — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL EISMAN — DIRECTOR
- RAINA ELKINS — DIRECTOR
- THOMAS MARINO — CHAIR
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- Christopher Reeve Partner — Collaborated with the foundation by recording audio excerpts from Paul Brunton's works at its request.
- Christopher Reeve Partner — Narrated audio recordings of Paul Brunton's teachings, contributing to the foundation's publications.
- Community of Figueira Partner — Hosted lectures on the life and work of Paul Brunton.
- Cornell University Partner — Houses Paul Brunton's physical and digital archive.
- Cornell University Partner — Partnered to house the physical Paul Brunton archive.
- Dutton & Weiser Partner — USA English publisher of multiple Paul Brunton books
- E.P. Dutton & Co. Partner — Published "Indian Philosophy and Modern Culture" in New York in 1939.
- Editora Pensamento Partner — Portuguese-language publisher of multiple Paul Brunton books
- Editorial Kier Partner — Spanish-language publisher of multiple Paul Brunton books
- Editura Polirom Partner — Romanian-language publisher of multiple Paul Brunton books
- Friends of Paul Brunton Partner — Collaborates to translate and distribute Paul Brunton's teachings.
- Karisto Oy Partner — Finnish-language publisher of multiple Paul Brunton books
- Larson Sweden Partner — Swedish-language publisher of multiple Paul Brunton books
- Manjul Publishing Partner — Hindi and Telugu-language publisher of Paul Brunton books
- Martinus Institute Partner — Published Paul Brunton's article "Mankind and the World Picture" in its magazine Kosmos in 1990.
- McKinley-Roosevelt Graduate College Government — Granted Paul Brunton his Ph.D. in 1938.
- Micha-El (Alan) & Gran (Beatriz) Berkowitz Partner — Initiated the tri-lingual Paul Brunton Official YouTube channel to serve audiences in South America.
- Nakladatelstvi AURA PB Partner — Czech-language publisher of multiple Paul Brunton books
- North Atlantic Books Partner — Publisher of Paul Brunton books for World English rights
- Payot Partner — French-language publisher of multiple Paul Brunton books
- Pilgrims Publishing Partner — Nepal/English publisher of Paul Brunton books
- Plotinus Network — Includes Plotinus in its booklist due to Paul Brunton's study of his works and their influence on related philosophical developments.
- Rider and Company Partner — Published "Indian Philosophy and Modern Culture" in the United Kingdom in 1939.
- Rider/Ebury Partner — World English rights publisher for multiple Paul Brunton books
- Rosemary Quebral Partner — Artist who created the foundation's new logo and contributed artwork to Paul Brunton’s publications.
- Strubes Forlag Partner — Danish-language publisher of multiple Paul Brunton books
- The Occult Review Partner — Published Paul Brunton's early essays, book reviews, and a poem in the journal from 1919 to 1936.
- Uitgeversbedrijf De Spieghel Partner — Dutch-language publisher of multiple Paul Brunton books
- WOW Publishings Pvt Ltd Partner — Publisher of Paul Brunton books in Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, and Malayalam
- Wisdom’s Goldenrod Partner — Collaborated in editing and publishing The Notebooks of Paul Brunton and includes co-editors of the work.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Inner Inquiry and Integrative Study for Spiritual Realizationmethodology: inner_inquiry_integrationBy combining personal inner inquiry with an integrative study of ancient and modern spiritual traditions, the foundation enables serious students to realize the Wisdom of the Pure Mind and the Love of the Higher Self, because direct experiential engagement deepens understanding and sustains transformative practice.
- Structured Progression in Spiritual Teachingmethodology: structured spiritual progressionBy organizing spiritual teachings into a structured progression—from foundational concepts and ego reeducation to advanced meditation and philosophical depth—the foundation supports sustained engagement and deeper transformation, because a staged approach allows students to build insight and capacity over time.
- Volunteer-Driven, Non-Monetized Disseminationmethodology: volunteer-driven disseminationBy relying on volunteer-driven translation and distribution without financial incentives, the foundation ensures authenticity and dedication in outreach, because this model attracts committed individuals and preserves the integrity of the teachings.