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.
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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 …
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMckenna 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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MCKENNA ACADEMY OF NATURAL PHILOSOPHY INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Officers & trustees (12)
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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.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 31 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2020
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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