named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Disaster Relief and Facility Support
Raises funds for emergency repairs and infrastructure needs, such as the “Keep the Lights On” campaign for the Mechanicville, NY facility.
Hands in Peace
Program supporting peace festivals and related activities grounded in Spacial Dynamics principles, including events in Ecuador and Greece.
Spacial Dynamics Scholarships
Provides financial support to students in Spacial Dynamics Level II and Level III training programs; over $200,000 awarded since 2003.
Worldwide Training Support
Funds international trainers to conduct workshops and trainings in countries including India and Argentina to expand access to Spacial Dynamics.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 2 activities
- Co-sponsoring peace festivals and educational eventsCo-sponsors and supports international peace festivals such as OlymPeace in Greece and All In Peace in Ecuador, as well as educational initiatives including an embryology course and an art show at the United Nations, to promote peace and intercultural understanding.
- Directly operating Spacial Dynamics programsOffers and sustains Spacial Dynamics® programs globally using spatially oriented movement practices to support well-being, personal growth, and intercultural understanding, including producing materials for Hands in Peace programs and supporting the Spacial Dynamics Institute’s operations.
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Design and Architecture Education Support 1 activity
- Funding Spacial Dynamics training programs and scholarshipsProvides grant funding and raises money to support Spacial Dynamics training programs globally, including scholarships for Level II and Level III students at the Spacial Dynamics Institute and financial support for trainings in India and Argentina.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Funding international Spacial Dynamics trainings through partnershipsProvides financial support in collaboration with Level IV instructors to deliver Spacial Dynamics training programs in India and Argentina, expanding global access to movement-based education.
- Funding special projects and infrastructure for the Spacial Dynamics InstituteProvides grant funding for special projects led by Spacial Dynamics Institute graduates, raises funds for disaster relief and repair costs in Mechanicville, NY, and supported the purchase and improvement of the Institute’s building, including funding for a gym heating system and a video production.
- Supporting educational infrastructure abroadProvided grant funding for pentathlon and gym equipment at the Waldorf School in Cuernavaca, Mexico, to support physical education and movement-based learning.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$17K
Contributions & grants$14K82%
Program service revenue$3K18%
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expenses
Total expenses$34K
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balance sheet
Total assets$64K
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Net assets$63K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -80.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- BRUCE ELLIOT — DIRECTOR
- KATE HAMMOND — DIRECTOR
- KATHY MCELVEEN — DIRECTOR
- MICHELLE NAGLE — DIRECTOR
- TONY CIRONE — DIRECTOR
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Bernard Thiry Partner — Sponsored to visit India to run workshops and ongoing trainings.
- Christina Spitta Partner — Sponsored to visit India to run workshops and ongoing trainings.
- Cordula Feuerstack Partner — FHMS established a memorial fund in honor of former board member and Spacial Dynamics practitioner Cordula Feuerstack
- Jaimen McMillan Partner — Developer of Spacial Dynamics®
- Katie Moran Partner — Sponsored to visit and support two groups in Argentina alongside local Level 3 trainers.
- Spacial Dynamics Institute Partner — Primary partner organization; FHMS supports its programs, facilities, and trainings
- Tony Cirone Partner — Advisory board member supporting FHMS with guidance and expertise.
- United Nations Partner — Hosted co-sponsored art show on intentional peace festivals
- Waldorf School in Cuernavaca Partner — Recipient of grant funding for pentathlon and gym equipment
strategies · 2
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.
- Movement-Based Personal and Social Developmentmethodology: movement-based personal and social developmentBy using movement-based activities, the organization fosters personal growth, strengthens interpersonal connections, builds intercultural understanding, and contributes to global peace, because embodied learning deepens self-awareness and relational empathy.
- Spacial Dynamics Education and Preservationmethodology: preservation_and_growth_of_spatial_dynamicsBy advancing and preserving Spacial Dynamics principles through global education, mentorship, and funding, the organization sustains a systemic approach to movement-based learning, because maintaining methodological integrity ensures long-term impact and intergenerational transmission.