2021-10-31T06:34:38-07:00 2020-12-31 823782880 Mary G Sormeley CPA 560 Day Ave Ridgefield NJ 07657 990 2020-01-01 453628971 THE FOUNDATION FOR A MINDFUL SOCIETY IN FOUN 8882456523 228 Park Avenue South 91043 New York NY 10003 James Gimian President/Treas 2021-10-31 true James Gimian 999009999 Mary G Sormeley P01469548 2018328922 X 2 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2020 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z James Gimian 228 Park Avenue South 91043 New York NY 100031502 1373793 false X www.mindful.org X 2011 DE To produce magazines and other media that provide inspiration to individuals to live with awareness and compassion in order to enjoy the benefits of mindfulness practices; create and encourage a more mindful and caring society; and encourage secular contemplative practice bringing the benefits of various forms of meditation and its values into receptive sectors of the society. 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Cash 2020-07-31 94486 Booked value 845138046 Mindful Communications & SuchNS 515 North State St Suite 300 Chicago IL 60654 PBC Accounts receivable 2020-07-31 1077843 Booked value 845138046 Mindful Communications & SuchNS 515 North State St Suite 300 Chicago IL 60654 PBC Fixed Assets 2020-07-31 22745 Booked value 845138046 Mindful Communications & SuchNS 515 North State St Suite 300 Chicago IL 60654 PBC Exchange rates 2020-07-31 3645 Booked value 845138046 Mindful Communications & SuchNS 515 North State St Suite 300 Chicago IL 60654 PBC Allowance for Return 2020-07-31 763080 Booked value 845138046 Mindful Communications & SuchNS 515 North State St Suite 300 Chicago IL 60654 PBC Accounts payable 2020-07-31 239403 Booked value 845138046 Mindful Communications & Such 515 North State St Suite 300 Chicago IL 60654 PBC Deferred subscription revenue 2020-07-31 1086880 Booked value 845138046 Mindufl Communications & Such 515 North State St Suite 300 Chicago IL 60654 PBC Current liabilities 2020-07-31 158143 Booked value 845138046 Mindful Communications & Such 515 North State St Suite 300 Chicago IL 60654 PBC Long term liabilities 2020-07-31 514992 Booked value 845138046 Mindful Communications & Such 515 North State St Suite 300 Chicago IL 60654 PBC false false false true Form 990, Part VI, Line 9: Officer, Director, Trustee, Key Employee Mailing Address James Gimian - 1645 Walnut St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 353, CanadaBryan Welch - 12240 N. 1100 Rd., Lawrence, Kansas 66047-9427Terry Rudderham - 4-5646 Hennessey St. Halifax, Nova Scotia b3K 2A9 Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process The Form 990 is prepared by the Foundation's accountant, working with the Foundation's finance staff. The completed form is reviewed by the CEO, who submits it to the Board of Directors for approval. The Board approves the filing, and authorized the President to sign the form and submit it to the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management The Foundation's policy is that compensation levels for all staff will be determined by a committee of independent members of the board, who do not have a conflict of interest with respect to the compensation arrangements. Compensation decisions will be based on the compensation levels of similar positions at similarly situated organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available The Foundation makes its governing policy documents, policies and financial statements available to the public upon request. Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases Foreign exchange rate fluctuations = $0 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases Foreign exchange rate fluctuations = -$11481 Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases Partial transfer of assets and liabilities to Mindful Societ = $1559703