named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Archive Excerpts Publication
Monthly release of curated excerpts from archival collections to provide public access to select materials and promote engagement with Gurdjieff’s teachings.
Gurdjieff Heritage Society Archives
Digital and physical archive preserving manuscripts, photographs, music, and personal accounts from pupils of G. I. Gurdjieff, including the Katherine Breithaupt, Paul and Naomi Anderson, and Kathryn Hulme collections.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Archival Digitization and Preservation 2 activities
- Digitize and maintain online access to Gurdjieff archivesDigitizes Gurdjieff-related archival materials to prevent deterioration and loss, and maintains an online archive accessible to members of the Gurdjieff Heritage Society, with certain content restricted to authorized instructors and musicians.
- Preserve and provide access to Gurdjieff-related archival materialsManages, preserves, and provides access to archival collections related to G.I. Gurdjieff, including donated materials such as personal papers, manuscripts, photographs, and recordings. Collections include the Katherine Breithaupt, Muriel Draper, Paul and Naomi Anderson, Kathryn Hulme, and Howarth Gurdjieff Archives, with access provided to members and authorized individuals.
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Musicological Research and Scholarly Editions 1 activity
- Publish and disseminate Gurdjieff-related research and creative worksProduces and publishes scholarly and creative materials related to Gurdjieff’s teachings, including transcriptions of talks by Madame Ouspensky, a complete set of Gurdjieff’s harmonium music, orchestral scores for the “Oriental Suite,” and memoirs combining personal narratives with historical documents.
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Performing Arts Archival Preservation 1 activity
- Support Gurdjieff Movements instruction through archival preservationPreserves and makes accessible the Movements collection of Jessmin Howarth for use by instructors and musicians across Gurdjieff lineages, supporting the teaching and performance of Gurdjieff’s sacred dances.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4K
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Other revenue$344
expenses
Total expenses$8K
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balance sheet
Total assets$95K
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Net assets$95K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -18.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 1
- IEVA MCKENTY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 21
Who they work with
- Alfred Etievan Network — Prominent student of Gurdjieff’s Movements, associated with the lineage of practice preserved by the Society.
- Alfred Orage Network — Early follower who supervised the practice of Gurdjieff’s Work in New York, linked through the teachings preserved by the Society.
- By the Way Books Partner — Distributes the published book of transcribed talks from Madame Ouspensky.
- Foundation libraries Partner — Partner institutions that receive access to preserved and digitized Gurdjieff materials for use in their activities.
- Gert-Jan Blom Partner — Collaborated on recordings and publication of the Gurdjieff/de Hartmann "Oriental Suite" music and accompanying book.
- Howarth Gurdjieff Archive Partner — Collaborates on membership access to online archive material.
- Howarth Gurdjieff Archive Partner — Collaborates with the Howarth Gurdjieff Archive to provide access to archival materials.
- Jeanne de Salzmann Network — Founder of the Gurdjieff Foundation and key pupil of Gurdjieff, whose role in continuing the Work is recognized by the Society.
- Jessmin Howarth Network — Early pupil and expert on Gurdjieff’s Movements, whose work informs the practice and preservation efforts of the Society.
- Kate Breithaupt Partner — Donated her mother Katherine Breithaupt's collection to the Gurdjieff Heritage Society
- Katherine Breithaupt Partner — Donated personal collection to the Gurdjieff Heritage Society Archives
- Kathryn Hulme Partner — Source of archival materials held by the Gurdjieff Heritage Society
- Library of Congress Government — Hosts part of the Gurdjieff Heritage Society's archival collections
- Marthe de Gaigneron Network — Prominent student of Gurdjieff’s Movements, part of the network of practitioners whose legacy the Society upholds.
- Metropole Orkest Partner — Collaborated with the Gurdjieff Heritage Society to record the “Oriental Suite” of Gurdjieff/de Hartmann piano pieces.
- Natalie de Salzmann de Etievan Partner — Dushka taught Gurdjieff Movements under her direction in South America.
- New York Public Library Partner — Hosts the original hard-copy Howarth Gurdjieff Archive in its collection.
- Olga de Hartmann Network — Early follower of Gurdjieff and wife of Thomas de Hartmann, whose contributions are part of the heritage preserved by the Society.
- P. D. Ouspensky Network — One of Gurdjieff’s earliest followers, whose association with the teachings is part of the historical record maintained by the Society.
- Paul and Naomi Anderson Partner — Source of archival materials held by the Gurdjieff Heritage Society
- Thomas de Hartmann Network — Composer and early follower of Gurdjieff whose work and legacy are preserved by the Society.
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.
- Authentic Transmission Through First-Hand Sourcesmethodology: authenticity-through-original-sourcesBy preserving and disseminating original materials, first-hand accounts, and direct student notes, the organization ensures fidelity to Gurdjieff’s teachings because authenticity is maintained through proximity to the source and lived experience.
- Controlled Access to Preserve Teaching Integritymethodology: authorized-access preservationBy restricting access to certain Movements-related materials to authorized instructors and musicians, the organization safeguards the correct transmission of esoteric practices because improper dissemination risks distortion of complex spiritual techniques.
- Embodied Practice as Path to Consciousnessmethodology: body-centered awarenessBy emphasizing bodily awareness as a foundational practice, the organization enables access to higher states of consciousness because Gurdjieff’s system treats physical presence as essential to psychological and spiritual development.