named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) Chaplaincy Training
Accredited program offering professional chaplaincy training in spiritual care, the only Zen Buddhist-based program accredited by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education
Contemplative Medicine Fellowship
Program for physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants to integrate contemplative approaches into clinical care
Foundations in Contemplative Care
Nine-month training program in spiritual care partnering, offered online or in person, designed for lay and professional caregivers integrating contemplative practice and caregiving
Make Meaning Workshop
Writing and community-building workshop for individuals coping with grief and loss, using writing prompts and deep listening in a supportive group setting
Online Bereavement Support Group
Weekly online support group using storytelling, writing, poetry, and ritual to help individuals process grief and loss in a communal setting
Sesshin Retreats
Multi-day silent meditation retreats, including Beginner's Mind Sesshin and Wholehearted Sesshin, focusing on deepening Zen practice through meditation, dharma talks, and teacher interviews
Wisdom Sangha - Aging
Monthly online gathering exploring the joys and challenges of aging through meditation, dharma teachings, and discussion
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 2 activities
- Deliver spiritual care and support servicesProvides spiritual care and support to individuals experiencing grief, loss, illness, aging, and end-of-life transitions, including online bereavement support groups and caregiver support communities.
- Provide contemplative care education and trainingOffers professional and graduate-level education in contemplative care, chaplaincy, Buddhist studies, and contemplative medicine, including a nine-month Foundations in Contemplative Care program and Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) accredited by the Association of Clinical Pastoral Education.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 2 activities
- Host meditation retreats and practice programsOrganizes residential and online meditation retreats of varying lengths—including silent intensive retreats (Sesshin), five-day retreats, and half-day retreats—featuring sitting and walking meditation, dharma talks, chanting, dokusan, and rituals, all within structured contemplative frameworks such as Noble Silence.
- Offer ongoing contemplative practice opportunitiesProvides daily online meditation sessions, free introductory courses, bi-annual 90-day online practice periods, and monthly online gatherings focused on aging, emotional resilience, and spiritual development.
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Conduct research on contemplative practices in healthcareConducts research on the impact of contemplative practices on the well-being of healthcare providers and their patients.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Facilitate writing and expressive workshops for grief and resilienceOffers a 5-week online writing workshop and structured writing-and-listening sessions using guided prompts, storytelling, poetry, and ritual to support engagement with grief and build emotional resilience in a non-judgmental environment.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provide financial access to training programsOffers partial-tuition scholarships to increase access for BIPOC students and individuals with financial need in contemplative care and chaplaincy training programs.
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Alumni Community Building 1 activity
- Support alumni and community engagementHosts reunion events and ongoing gatherings for alumni of the Foundations in Contemplative Care program and Contemplative Medicine Fellowship to sustain community and continued practice.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.53M
Contributions & grants$1.15M45%
Program service revenue$1.38M55%
Investment income$3920%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2.28M
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$1.01M
Grants paid out$86K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.38M
Cash$1.12M
Investments$0
Liabilities$743K
Net assets$633K
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +15.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 3
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOSHIN PALEY ELLISON | DIRECTOR - GUIDING TEACHER | 60 | $139K |
| ROBERT CHODO CAMPBELL | DIRECTOR - GUIDING TEACHER | 60 | $139K |
| DAVID IOZZI | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $132K |
board members · 9
- AUSTIN CHARLES — DIRECTOR
- CYNTHIA RIVERA — DIRECTOR
- GERRY MCCONNELL — TREASURER
- JACQUELYN E ENGLISH — DIRECTOR
- JASON HARRIS — DIRECTOR
- MICHAEL GOODWIN — DIRECTOR
- RACHEL KLAUBER-SPEIDEN — CHAIR
- ROBERT SCHILLER — DIRECTOR
- SARA MELTZER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Alexandra Vassilaros Partner — Facilitator of the Make Meaning Workshop offered in collaboration with the organization.
- American Zen Teachers’ Association Partner — Organization that recognizes the founders as Soto Zen Teachers.
- Association of Clinical Pastoral Education Partner — Accredits the organization's Clinical Pastoral Education program.
- Chodo Robert Campbell Sensei Partner — Co-leads the Contemplative Care Retreat 2026
- Chodo Robert Campbell Sensei Partner — Lead teacher facilitating the Beginner's Mind Sesshin retreat
- Contemplative Care Advisory Committee Partner — Interdisciplinary group providing guidance and evaluation for the CPE Chaplaincy Training Program.
- Garrison Institute Partner — Hosts the Summer Sesshin retreat in partnership with New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care.
- Koshin Paley Ellison Sensei Partner — Co-leads the Contemplative Care Retreat 2026
- Koshin Paley Ellison Sensei Partner — Lead teacher facilitating the Beginner's Mind Sesshin retreat
- Pamela Ayo Yetunde Partner — Co-leads the Contemplative Care Retreat 2026
- Soto Zen Teachers Association Partner — Organization that recognizes the founders as Soto Zen Teachers.
- White Plum Asanga Partner — Soto Zen lineage within which the New York Zen Center practices.
- Zen Peacemakers Partner — Organization that recognizes the founders as Soto Zen Teachers.
- Zoom Partner — Platform used to host monthly online gatherings for the Wisdom Sangha - Aging program.
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.
- Precept-Centered Ethical Formationmethodology: ethics-centered_contemplative_practiceBy grounding education and care in the Bodhisattva Precepts and ethical teachings, the organization cultivates trust, respect, and authentic communication because these precepts serve as practical tools for relational integrity and compassionate action in caregiving and daily life.
- Transformative Community Immersionmethodology: contemplative_immersionBy combining immersive contemplative retreats with shared group experiences—such as silence, dialogue, grief reflection, and expressive writing—the organization enables personal transformation and resilience because sustained communal practice creates safety, deepens introspection, and turns suffering into growth.
- Zen-Based Contemplative Care Modelmethodology: zen_contemplative_careBy integrating Soto Zen Buddhist practices such as meditation, precept-based teaching, and Noble Silence with professional spiritual care, the organization fosters deep emotional presence, ethical engagement, and transformative learning because these practices cultivate inner clarity, reduce self-other separation, and support skillful caregiving.