named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Anthony Damiani Archive Project
Fundraising and development initiative to preserve and digitize the teachings and writings of Anthony Damiani.
Ongoing Philosophical Classes
Regular classes on comparative philosophy, meditation, and spiritual inquiry, continuing for over 50 years and open to new participants at any time.
Paul Brunton Digital Archive
Online archive providing access to the complete writings, research notes, and personal materials of philosopher Paul Brunton.
Seasonal Studies Workshops
Free, public weekend workshops held seasonally with themes such as "The Light Within" and "What is Reality?" offered in-person and via Zoom.
Sunday Meditation and Dish-to-Pass Brunches
Biweekly community gatherings featuring meditation followed by a shared meal, fostering community engagement and reflection.
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 2 activities
- Hosts recurring meditation and community gatheringsHosts recurring meditation and dish-to-share brunch gatherings every other Sunday at Wisdom's Goldenrod, fostering community engagement and shared practice at its physical site in Hector, New York.
- Provides philosophical education through ongoing classes and study sessionsOffers ongoing classes in philosophic studies that have been held for over 50 years, including nonsectarian comparative study of Western and Eastern philosophies from ancient to contemporary periods. Study sessions are led by members and supported by member participation in facility maintenance.
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Maintains and provides public access to the digital archives of Paul BruntonMakes the complete digital archives of Paul Brunton available online for public access and study, including through a sister website dedicated to his teachings. This resource supports independent and comparative philosophical research.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Offers free online educational programming via ZoomProvides a free series of Zoom classes on visual art and philosophy held over four Thursday evenings, as well as Zoom-only workshops such as the Autumn Studies series. These programs expand public access to the organization’s educational content beyond its physical location.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Hosts public workshops and special events on philosophical themesHosts free, public seasonal weekend workshops centered on thematic topics related to the organization's vision, including hybrid in-person and Zoom formats. Examples include "Practices for the Quest" (2023), “The Mandala” (2023), “PB on Death and Deathlessness” (2024), and “The stages on the Philosophic Path” (2024), with past events marking milestones such as the organization’s 50th anniversary.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$78K
Contributions & grants$67K87%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$7K9%
Other revenue$2K
expenses
Total expenses$94K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$240K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$240K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -28.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- Anthony Damiani — Board Member
- David Bulkley — Board Member
- Harriet Eisman — Board President
- Helen Perl — Board Member
- Janna Solomon — Board Member
- Laurie Damiani — Board Member
- Sarah Hilsman — Board Member
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Anthony Damiani Network — Hosts a resource page and is raising funds for an archive of Anthony Damiani's work.
- Anthony Damiani Partner — Features Anthony Damiani's teachings as foundational to the Center's work and is creating a digital archive of his work.
- His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Network — Provides a resource page dedicated to the teachings of the 14th Dalai Lama.
- His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Partner — Features teachings of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama as foundational to the Center's work.
- Looking into Mind Partner — Website providing insights into Anthony Damiani’s philosophy and teachings, associated with Wisdom's Goldenrod.
- Paul Brunton Network — Provides digital archives and study resources related to Paul Brunton's teachings.
- Paul Brunton Partner — Features Paul Brunton's teachings as foundational to the Center's work and maintains a digital archive of his writings.
- Paul Brunton Philosophic Foundation Partner — Sister organization to Wisdom's Goldenrod, focused on Paul Brunton's teachings.
- Shasti Association Partner — Non-profit organization devoted to disseminating traditional wisdom teachings of evolutionary significance, associated with Wisdom's Goldenrod.
- The Path of Philosophy Partner — Website dedicated to the core meaning of philosophy, associated with Wisdom's Goldenrod.
strategies · 1
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.
- Nonsectarian Comparative Study of Philosophiesmethodology: nonsectarian_comparative_studyBy studying Western and Eastern philosophies in a nonsectarian, comparative framework, the organization uncovers universal truths that transcend cultural and religious boundaries, fostering deeper understanding and personal development because shared insights across traditions are believed to reveal enduring wisdom.