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Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc

The academy's mission is to be a catalyst for the transformation of global consciousness through educational experiences that interweave our collective intelligence, science and ancestral wisdom.

Education San Rafael, CA EIN: 851313799 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc

Education: developed and executed educational campaigns, such as the month of mckenna, highlighting the positive impacts scientific research on psychedelics and natural philosophy have had over the past 50 years. These campaigns serve to educate the public about developments and information in the field of ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, and conservation. Biognosis: completed the production of the first film in the documentary series, biognosis: bridges to ancestral wisdom. Seeking the preservation, revival, and empowerment of amazonian biocultural diversity. This is phase one in the biognosis project goal to illuminate the "gnosis" (knowledge) of all "bio" (life) on earth to bring humanity into a more symbiotic relationship with all of nature. This inaugural film serves as both an educationsl and awareness tool to …

Founded
Headquarters
San Rafael, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
B99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2021

Mission

The academy's mission is to be a catalyst for the transformation of global consciousness through educational experiences that interweave our collective intelligence, science and ancestral wisdom.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B99
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.16%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.84
Program$0.84

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

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Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in San Rafael, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2020 and has been operating for 6 years. Its EIN is 851313799. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $194K in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 851313799. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc is located in San Rafael, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2020 and has been active for 6 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc has $194K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $194K in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Education: developed and executed educational campaigns, such as the month of mckenna, highlighting the positive impacts scientific research on psychedelics and natural philosophy have had over the past 50 years. These campaigns serve to educate the public about developments and information in the field of ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, and conservation. Biognosis: completed the production of the first film in the documentary series, biognosis: bridges to ancestral wisdom. Seeking the preservation, revival, and empowerment of amazonian biocultural diversity. This is phase one in the biognosis project goal to illuminate the "gnosis" (knowledge) of all "bio" (life) on earth to bring humanity into a more symbiotic relationship with all of nature. This inaugural... Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2020.

Among education charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $194K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 851313799, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

BO
Bob F•••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.5M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 31 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2020
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc

What is Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc?
Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in San Rafael, United States. Education: developed and executed educational campaigns, such as the month of mckenna, highlighting the positive impacts scientific research on psychedelics and natural philosophy have had over the past 50 years. These campaigns serve to educate the public about developments and information in the field of ethnobotany, ethnopharmacology, and conservation. Biognosis: completed the production of the first film in the documentary series, biognosis: bridges to ancestral wisdom. Seeking the preservation, revival, and empowerment of amazonian biocultural diversity. This is phase one in the biognosis project goal to illuminate the "gnosis" (knowledge) of all "bio" (life) on earth to bring humanity into a more symbiotic relationship with all of nature. This inaugural film serves as both an educationsl and awareness tool to garner addtional support for indigenous communities, and the digitization of an extensive amazonian herbarium with over 150,000 plant specimens. Espd55: conducted a four-day symposium, commemorating the 55th anniversaary of the ethnopharmacologic search for psychoactive drugs conference. This four-day event was held in person and online and included esteemed speakers like paul stamets, monica gagliano, and wade davis. Overall, 33 of the most exciting minds in psychoactive research presented 37 sessions exploring the world of ethnopharmacologic knowledge through various life-centric perspectives. These educationsl sessions were recorded, curated, and made available for free for public access.
When was Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc founded?
Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc was founded in 2020.
Who leads Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc?
Bob Fisk serves as Treasurer.
Where is Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc located?
Headquartered in San Rafael, CA, United States.
What is Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc trustworthy?
Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 851313799.
What is Mckenna Academy of Natural Philosophy Inc's website?
http://mckenna.academy