irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2025
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $24KTHE SOURCE OF SYNERGY FOUNDATION ORGANIZES GATHERINGS WHERE LEADERS, VISIONARIES, AND INNOVATORS FROM VARIOUS FIELDS COME TOGETHER TO SYNERGIZE AND INSPIRE DEEPER COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIPS AND NEW INSIGHTS THAT PROPEL AND ELEVATE THE EVOLUTIONARY MOVEMENT FOR GLOBAL CHANGE.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Evolutionary Leaders Circle
Global network of visionary leaders working collectively to accelerate the evolution of consciousness and foster synergistic collaboration for the benefit of all life.
Holomovement Gathering
Large-scale convening of visionaries from four continents to ignite a global movement for unity and social transformation through radical collaboration.
Synergy Circles
Independent groups led by members of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, focused on areas like Art, Conscious Business, Education, and Unity & Peace to deepen synergistic engagement.
Synergy Superstar Award
Annual award recognizing individuals who exemplify and advance "We Consciousness" and evolutionary awakening through their service and leadership.
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Civil Rights Advocacy & Litigation 1 activity
- Advocates for Global Oneness Day and racial justiceAdvances advocacy efforts including campaigning for the United Nations General Assembly to designate Global Oneness Day, in collaboration with Humanity’s Team and the Global Oneness Day Working Group, and publicly supporting racial equality and justice following the killing of George Floyd, committing to organizational change.
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Academic Research Dissemination 1 activity
- Conducts and promotes research on non-physical phenomena and human evolutionEngages in and supports research to advance understanding of reality and human evolution, particularly focusing on non-physical phenomena. This includes publishing anthologies and hosting forums that integrate scientific and spiritual perspectives on the nature of the universe.
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Ukraine War Humanitarian Relief 1 activity
- Delivers direct humanitarian aid in crisis settingsProvided direct services at refugee sites in Poland, including distributing teddy bears and art supplies to children, establishing emotional first aid, and beginning outfitting the “House of Hope” shelter for 20–40 Ukrainian refugees in Oswiecim-Auschwitz.
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Professional Networking Events 1 activity
- Hosts Synergy Circles and gatherings for leaders and visionariesOrganizes in-person and virtual gatherings, including Synergy Circles, retreats, advances, salons, and round tables, to foster community connections, cooperative partnerships, and collective insights among leaders, visionaries, and innovators committed to conscious evolution. The organization operates 23 active Synergy Circles and has convened events globally, such as a gathering of 27 participants at Findhorn Eco-Village and an annual Evolutionary Leaders Retreat.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Leads Synergistic Educational Journeys and experiential programsDesigns and leads educational journeys to sacred sites and regions of global significance to expand human perception, enhance synergistic engagement, and activate personal and collective transformation. These include retreats and pilgrimages such as an 110-day walk from Texas to Washington, D.C., and journeys to bear witness to global challenges like climate change in Greenland.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Presents Synergy Superstar AwardsRecognizes individuals who have made exceptional contributions to expanding human consciousness and advancing evolutionary awakening through synergistic action. The award was presented to Rick Ulfik in 2022 and is part of an ongoing initiative to highlight transformative leadership.
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Digital Communications and Content Management 1 activity
- Produces and disseminates educational content on synergy and consciousnessCreates and distributes books, newsletters (including The Edge), videos, blogs, and social media content to promote understanding of synergy, conscious evolution, and collaborative transformation. This includes publishing the anthology "Our Moment of Choice" and maintaining an active digital presence across platforms.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Provides fiscal sponsorship and administrative oversightServes as fiscal sponsor for initiatives such as Evolutionary Leaders: In Service to Conscious Evolution, providing administrative support and governance through the Administrative Circle.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operates the Evolutionary Leaders CircleManages the Evolutionary Leaders Circle, an initiative launched in 2006 with over 300 members, which brings together leaders from diverse fields to support conscious evolution through synergistic engagement, collaboration, and insight generation.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$263K
Contributions & grants$233K89%
Program service revenue$30K11%
Investment income$70%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$247K
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$132K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$104K
Cash$104K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$104K
Liquid reserves5.1 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +80.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIANE WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT | 20 | $57K |
| BARBARA LAYTON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 20 | $35K |
board members · 4
- DESIREE HURTAK — DIRECTOR
- JACKIE KNECHTEL — DIRECTOR
- MITCHELL RABIN — DIRECTOR
- NINA MEYERHOF — DIRECTOR
relationships · 28
Who they work with
- Angaangaq Angakkorsuaq Partner — Collaborated with Greenlandic elder and shaman as part of a research journey on climate change and spiritual healing.
- Association for Global New Thought Partner — Co-convened the 2009 Evolutionary Leaders retreat.
- Children of the Earth Partner — Collaborated during the Walk for Peace event, where its founder presented the Children’s Torch of Hope to the Walk leader.
- Chopra Foundation Partner — Co-convened the 2009 Evolutionary Leaders retreat.
- Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO) Government — Engages with CoNGO through its affiliation with the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns to support UN recognition of Global Oneness Day.
- Conference of NGOs in Consultative Relationship with the United Nations (CoNGO) Government — Parent network of the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns, involved in advocacy efforts for Global Oneness Day.
- Diane Williams Partner — Joined the Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C. as Founder of the Source of Synergy Foundation.
- Dr. Nina Meyerhof Partner — Participated as a representative of Children of the Earth and the Source of Synergy Foundation Board, presenting the Children’s Torch of Hope during the Walk for Peace gathering.
- Evolutionary Leaders Network — Source of Synergy Foundation serves as fiscal sponsor and administrative lead for the initiative.
- Evolutionary Leaders Circle Network — Hosts and coordinates Evolutionary Leaders Synergy Circles as part of its programming.
- Evolutionary Leaders Circle Partner — Collaborative network initiated and supported by the Source of Synergy Foundation, comprising over 300 members engaged in retreats, events, and advocacy.
- Evolutionary Partners Network Partner — Initiated network of organizations, movements, and conscious businesses collaborating with the Source of Synergy Foundation to advance conscious evolution.
- Findhorn Fellows Partner — Co-convened a Synergy Circle to explore co-creating with the intelligence of nature.
- Findhorn Foundation Partner — Hosted the Synergy Circle at the Findhorn Eco-Village Community in northern Scotland.
- Global Oneness Day Working Group Partner — Collaborating to advocate for the designation of Global Oneness Day by the United Nations.
- Global Oneness Day Working Group of the NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns (NY) Partner — Partners with the Global Oneness Day Working Group to promote Global Oneness Day for recognition by the United Nations.
- Humanity’s Team Partner — Collaborates with Humanity’s Team to advocate for the designation of Global Oneness Day by the UN General Assembly.
- Humanity’s Team Partner — Collaborating to advocate for the designation of Global Oneness Day by the United Nations.
- Kanu Kogod Partner — Participated in the Walk for Peace as a member of SOSF’s Evolutionary Leaders Circle.
- Marcel Gasser Partner — Invited Diane Williams to present the foundation's work at the Aegina Entrepreneurs Retreat.
- NGO Committee on Spirituality, Values and Global Concerns (NY) Government — Partner organization within the UN-affiliated network supporting the Global Oneness Day initiative.
- NOW (Nature of Wonders) Assembly Partner — Collaborates to convene gatherings focused on the study of the Universe.
- One Humanity Institute Partner — Collaborated with Source of Synergy Foundation in establishing the “House of Hope” for Ukrainian refugees in Poland.
- PURPOSE EARTH Partner — Co-hosted the Holomovement gathering in Sedona, AZ in March 2023; initiative of Unity Earth, a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Rotary International Partner — Partnered with Source of Synergy Foundation in direct service efforts for Ukrainian refugees at border sites and shelters in Poland.
- Susan Belchamber Partner — Joined the Walk for Peace in Washington, D.C. as Former Secretary of the Source of Synergy Foundation.
- UNITY EARTH Partner — Parent organization of Purpose Earth, co-hosted the Holomovement gathering with Source of Synergy Foundation in 2023.
- Zoom Partner — Uses Zoom as a platform for hosting virtual gatherings known as Synergy Spaces.
strategies · 4
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.
- Collaborative Leadership Incubationmethodology: collaborative_leadership_incubationBy convening global thought leaders and interdisciplinary innovators in synergistic gatherings, the organization generates new models of leadership and solutions for global challenges because cross-boundary dialogue and visionary convergence catalyze evolutionary change.
- Consciousness-Based Co-Creationmethodology: consciousness_based_co_creationBy aligning participants with multi-dimensional consciousness, non-local intention, and spiritual intelligence, the organization enables access to subtle realms of reality that guide empowered action and planetary transformation because inner and collective awareness are foundational to systemic evolution.
- Experiential Engagement for Transformationmethodology: experiential_engagementBy using immersive experiences such as moving meditation, symbolic transformation, and experiential journeys, the organization fosters deep personal reflection and emotional connection because embodied practices produce lasting behavioral and collective change more effectively than cognitive-only approaches.
- Synergy-Based Collective Actionmethodology: synergy_based_collaborationBy fostering collaboration through shared leadership, emergent design, and decentralized Synergy Circles, the organization produces transformative personal and systemic change because collective intelligence and co-creation generate outcomes greater than individual efforts.