named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
A Prayer for Compassion
Documentary film inspiring spiritual people to extend compassion to all species through vegan living
Animal Chaplaincy Training
Program training community-based chaplains to minister to animals, companion animal guardians, and communities affected by human-animal conflict
Compassion Consortium Interfaith Services
Monthly Zoom-based interfaith services and events fostering spiritual community for animal advocates
Main Street Vegan Academy
Professional training and certification program for vegan lifestyle coaches and educators, offering the VLCE credential
Miss Liberty Film Project
Feature film in development about a cow escaping slaughter, co-written and co-produced by Victoria Moran and William Melton
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Interfaith Dialogue & Peacebuilding 1 activity
- Maintain inclusive interfaith resources and symbolsMaintains a public list of interfaith symbols and invites submissions to expand representation of spiritual traditions, supporting inclusivity and broad engagement across religious and non-religious communities.
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Vegan Advocacy & Community Engagement 1 activity
- Produce educational media on veganism and compassionate livingProduces the Main Street Vegan Podcast and Main Street Vegan Salon, a livestreamed talk show, both featuring interviews and discussions on veganism, animal rights, and compassionate living. Also produced and distributed the documentary film "A Prayer for Compassion" to expand public awareness of inclusive compassion across species and spiritual traditions.
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Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care Services 1 activity
- Provide spiritual and grief support services for vegans and animal advocatesOffers pastoral counseling, companion animal grief counseling, and community fellowship through monthly interfaith services, weekly Zoom programs, and specialized support groups for animal activists and those grieving the loss of an animal companion. These services are delivered online and include meditation, mindful sharing, and spiritual guidance tailored to vegans, vegetarians, and animal rights advocates.
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Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
- Train and certify animal chaplains and vegan lifestyle educatorsOperates the Animal Chaplaincy Training Program and partners with the Main Street Vegan Academy to train and certify individuals as animal chaplains, vegan lifestyle coaches, and educators. The training prepares graduates to serve diverse communities, provide spiritual support for animal-related issues, and promote ethical vegan living across belief systems.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$169K
Contributions & grants$29K17%
Program service revenue$140K83%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$159K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$3K
balance sheet
Total assets$21K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$21K
3 years on record · 2023–2025 · YoY revenue -1.9%
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Advisory Board Coalition — Interfaith advisory body supporting the leadership and mission of Compassion Consortium
- In Defense of Animals Partner — Co-hosts the Animal Activist Online Support Group with the Compassion Consortium.
- In Defense of Animals Partner — Lisa Levinson directs a campaign at In Defense of Animals, indicating a professional partnership.
- Interfaith Vegan Coalition Coalition — Lisa Levinson co-founded the Interfaith Vegan Coalition, linking it to Compassion Consortium's network.
- Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary Partner — References Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary in sharing rescued animal stories and promoting animal rights advocacy.
- Main Street Vegan Academy Partner — Founded and directed by co-founder Victoria Moran, providing training and certification for vegan lifestyle coaches and educators.
- One Spirit Interfaith Seminary Network — William Melton was ordained by One Spirit Interfaith Seminary, and Sarah Bowen serves as faculty there.
- Parliament of the World's Religions Coalition — Participating organization at the interfaith convening, representing vegan and animal-compassionate spirituality.
- Pro-Animal Future Partner — Collaborates with Pro-Animal Future in animal advocacy and nonviolent action initiatives.
- Rev. Sarah Bowen Partner — Co-founder of the Compassion Consortium and author of Sacred Sendoffs, referenced in the organization's reflections.
- Reverend Sarah Bowen Partner — Co-founder of the Compassion Consortium, collaborating to create an interfaith spiritual center for animal advocates.
- Thomas Wade Jackson Partner — Collaborated as filmmaker and director of the documentary "A Prayer for Compassion".
- UnchainedTV Partner — Platform for the Main Street Vegan Salon livestream.
- Vegan Meditation Partner — Collaborates with the Compassion Consortium to offer weekly vegan-oriented meditation and mindful sharing sessions.
- Vegan Meditation Partner — Dave Simon is co-organizer of a Consortium-affiliated group called Vegan Meditation.
- Vegan Spirituality Partner — Lisa Levinson founded Vegan Spirituality, which is associated with Compassion Consortium through her role.
- Victoria Moran Partner — Co-founder of the Compassion Consortium and contributor to the organization's reflections.
- Victoria Moran Partner — Collaborated as producer through Main Street Vegan Productions on the documentary "A Prayer for Compassion".
- William Melton Partner — Co-founder of the Compassion Consortium and ordained interfaith minister who collaborates on animal chaplaincy and spiritual programming.
strategies · 5
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.
- Holistic Ministry of Compassionate Livingmethodology: holistic_compassion_ministryBy aligning daily ethical choices in diet, clothing, entertainment, and conduct with a unified practice of compassion, the organization reduces harm to all beings, because lived spirituality reinforces long-term commitment and transforms individual behavior into collective change.
- Imaginative Visioning for Practical Changemethodology: creative_visualizationBy using creative visualization to inspire a kind, peaceful, and sustainable world, the organization motivates practical action, because envisioning transformative futures increases agency and commitment to compassionate living.
- Interfaith Spiritual Framework for Compassionmethodology: interfaith_compassion_integrationBy integrating diverse religious and spiritual traditions into a shared ethic of compassion, the organization expands moral consideration to all sentient beings, because interspiritual unity strengthens engagement and drives systemic change toward a more peaceful and sustainable world.
- Interspecies Moral Inclusionmethodology: interspecies_inclusionBy extending spiritual and moral community to all animals—companion, wild, exploited, and extinct—the organization fosters a sense of shared kinship, because recognizing animals as moral subjects deepens compassion and motivates protective action.
- Sustainable Activism Through Spiritual Resiliencemethodology: sustainable_activismBy integrating emotional and spiritual resilience into animal advocacy, the organization sustains long-term engagement, because supporting activists' inner well-being prevents burnout and strengthens movement endurance.