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FOUNDATION FOR A MINDFUL SOCIETY INC: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
FOUNDATION FOR A MINDFUL SOCIETY INC (EIN 45-3628971)
Tax period
2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed
2013-10-30
IRS object ID
201323039349300832
Schema version
2012v2.0
Source
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Timestamp2013-10-30T11:26:07-07:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

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NameMary G SormeleyName
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Activity Or Mission DescriptionTo 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.ActivityOrMissionDescription
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Mission DescriptionTo 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.MissionDescription
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DescriptionIn 2012, the Foundation leased and furnished offices, hired editorial and business staff. During the course of the year, the Foundation's staff published articles and information on the website, developed the editorial architecture and business plan for the Mindful print magazine, and produced the first issue of Mindful.Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (3 entries)

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Schedule B IRS990ScheduleB

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Form990 Schedule L Part IV Form990ScheduleLPartIV (2 entries)

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FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
ExplanationJames Gimian and Andrew Karr, President and Treasurer, respectively, also serve as Chairman and Vice-Chairman, respectively, of the Shambhala Sun Foundation from whom the Foundation purchased their website for $84,748 and provided production and administrative support for $191,864.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (5 entries)

IdentifierIdentifierReturn ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanation
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other DecreasesForeign exchange rate fluctuations = -$8884
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly AvailableThe Foundation makes its governing policy documents, policies and financial statements available to the public upon request.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15aForm 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top ManagementThe 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 11bForm 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review ProcessThe 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 Finance Director to sign the form and submit it to the IRS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 9Form 990, Part VI, Line 9: Officer, Director, Trustee, Key Employee Mailing AddressJames Gimian - 1645 Walnut St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H 353, CanadaRobert E. Kaufold, Jr. - c/o Hemera Regnant, LLC, 885 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80302Andrew Karr - 430 Francklyn St., Halifax, Nova Scotia B3H IA9, Canada

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII

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