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CENTER FOR COMPASSIONATE LEADERSHIP INC
MONTAUK, NY · EIN 842001591 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W70 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M) · centerforcompassionateleadership.org
revenue
$334K
expenses
$364K
net assets
$-775
employees
2
volunteers
3
program ratio
95%
mission · from form 990

TO ADVANCE COMPASSIONATE METHODS OF LEADERSHIP BY INTEGRATING BEST PRACTICES OF MODERN LEADERSHIP, EVIDENCE-BASED SCIENCE, AND CONTEMPLATIVE WISDOM.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Center for Compassionate Leadership trains and certifies professionals in compassionate leadership practices, integrating modern leadership, evidence-based science, and contemplative wisdom. It supports a global network of accredited teachers who deliver programs to leaders and organizations across sectors including healthcare, education, and business. The organization focuses on fostering human-centered leadership to improve organizational culture, well-being, and resilience.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Accredited Teachers Program
Trains and certifies professionals globally to teach and facilitate compassionate leadership within their organizations and communities
Compassionate Leadership Certification
Program for leaders and consultants to become certified in delivering compassionate leadership training grounded in science and contemplative practices
Shift Positive 360®
Feedback method used in coaching to support leaders in developing compassionate leadership practices
activities · 4 groups

What they do

  • Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
    • Offer Compassionate Leadership Certification and Training Programs
      Offers eight-week and accelerated Compassionate Leadership Certification Training programs, as well as a four-week Compassion Intensive program, to equip leaders with evidence-based practices in compassionate leadership. These programs include virtual learning sessions and are delivered to individuals and organizations globally.
    • Provide leadership and organizational development in compassionate leadership
      Offers training, workshops, and curriculum to leaders across sectors to cultivate compassionate cultures grounded in safety, connection, and belonging. Programs support embedding compassion into organizational roles, routines, networks, and culture, with documented reach of over 1,200 leaders from 75 countries since 2019.
  • Alumni Community Building 1 activity
    • Host global community and alumni engagement events
      Hosts quarterly Global Compassion Community Gatherings and monthly facilitated alumni gatherings, maintains a private LinkedIn Group, and fosters ongoing engagement within the Accredited Teacher and alumni communities to support connection and resource sharing.
  • Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
    • Train and certify compassionate leadership teachers and facilitators
      Provides teaching certification and training programs to equip individuals as facilitators of compassionate leadership. This includes the Compassionate Leadership Teacher Training program, coordination of accreditation, and integration of new teachers into the Accredited Teacher community.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conduct research on compassionate leadership outcomes
      Conducts longitudinal and independent research to evaluate the impact of compassionate leadership programs, including an 18-month study with Claremont Graduate University showing significant increases in self-compassion, compassion for others, and resilience, as well as alumni-reported organizational changes.
    • Deliver customized organizational programs in compassionate leadership
      Develops and delivers tailored compassionate leadership programs for teams and institutions, including healthcare professionals and small businesses, to operationalize compassion within organizational systems. Programs include the 8-week Burnout Prevention in Healthcare course and collaborations with institutions like the University of Huddersfield.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$334K
Contributions & grants$73K22%
Program service revenue$261K78%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$364K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$88K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash$6K
Investments$0
Liabilities$27K
Net assets$-775
Liquid reserves0.2 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +36.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
EVAN HARREL SECRETARY & TREASURER 40 $41K
LAURA BERLAND CHAIR 40 $41K
board members · 3
  • BRYAN BELL — DIRECTOR
  • NEIL SILVERSTON — DIRECTOR
  • PATTI FREEMAN EVANS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17

Who they work with

  • Center for Positive Organizations – University of Michigan Partner — Monica Worline, a key figure at the Center for Positive Organizations, serves as Lead Faculty and an Advisory Board member of the Center for Compassionate Leadership, indicating a collaborative relationship.
  • Claremont Graduate University Partner — Partnered with the Center for Compassionate Leadership to conduct an 18-month longitudinal study evaluating the program's effectiveness.
  • Compassion Institute Network — Offers programs based on Compassion Cultivation Training (CCT™), which is housed at the Compassion Institute.
  • Emory University Partner — Collaborates with faculty member Kenya Casey, who serves as Director of Global Safety and Security at Emory University.
  • Facebook Partner — Platform used for organizational outreach and engagement.
  • Gross National Happiness initiative Partner — Collaborates on a 2-year project in Bhutan to implement mindfulness-based emotional intelligence programs.
  • Instagram Partner — Platform used for organizational outreach and engagement.
  • LinkedIn Partner — Platform used for organizational outreach and engagement.
  • London Business School Partner — Daniel Stane is a visiting lecturer at London Business School, establishing an institutional link through faculty engagement.
  • Menlo College Partner — Lakiba Pittman is a professor at Menlo College and an alumnus of the Center for Compassionate Leadership, indicating a reciprocal educational relationship.
  • Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute Partner — Peter Bonanno is a founding faculty member of the Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute, indicating a professional and programmatic connection.
  • Stanford School of Medicine Partner — Collaborates on compassion training curriculum, including adaptation of Compassion Cultivation Training for healthcare professionals.
  • Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education Partner — Monica C. Worline, PhD, is a collaborating research scientist at Stanford University’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education, linking the Center for Compassionate Leadership with Stanford’s compassion research.
  • Task Force for Global Health Partner — David Addiss, MD, MPH, is director of the Focus Area for Compassion and Ethics at the Task Force for Global Health and collaborates with the Center through his leadership in compassion and global health.
  • The Carter Center Partner — Faculty member Kenya Casey previously served as senior associate director of Overseas Operations for The Carter Center Health Programs and helped deepen its compassionate culture.
  • University of Huddersfield Partner — Collaborates with the Center for Compassionate Leadership to deliver leadership training to small businesses.
  • University of Michigan Partner — Monica C. Worline, PhD, is Faculty Director for Engaged Learning and Innovation at the Center for Positive Organizations, Ross School of Business, University of Michigan, fostering academic collaboration.
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.

  • Evidence-Based Translation of Compassion Research
    methodology: evidence-based_translation
    By translating scientific research on compassion and human flourishing into practical tools, the organization improves organizational culture because evidence-based practices increase credibility and adoption in institutional settings.
  • Inside-Out Model of Compassionate Leadership
    methodology: inside-out leadership development
    By developing self-compassion first, then extending to relationships and systems, the organization produces lasting cultural transformation because individual change is foundational to systemic change.
  • Integrated Personal and Systemic Change
    methodology: integrated_personal_and_systemic_change
    By combining inner development (self-compassion, awareness) with structural change efforts, the organization embeds compassion in organizations because sustainable change requires both individual capacity and supportive systems.
  • Relational Foundation for Organizational Belonging
    methodology: mindfulness-based relational approach
    By emphasizing mindfulness, kindness, mentoring, and authentic relationships, the organization fosters cultures of safety, connection, and belonging because these relational conditions enable psychological safety and engagement.
  • Team-Based Cultivation of Compassionate Leadership
    methodology: team-based-cultivation-of-compassion
    By using teams as the primary unit for development, the organization drives cultural change because human-scale interactions within teams are the building blocks of organizational culture.