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Esalen Institute

Public charity
Research & Policy · SAN FRANCISCO, CA · EIN 94-6114235

About

Esalen is a leading center for exploring and realizing human potential through experience, education, and research. We work toward the realization of a more humane world, seeking answers to questions unlikely to be explored by traditional universities and religions. Esalen sponsors pioneering initiatives and offers personal, spiritual, and social transformation programs for residents, interns, and workshop participants.

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Category
Research & Policy
Employees
202
Volunteers
2,673

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$22.4M
Expenses
$22.0M
Assets
$70.3M
Liabilities
$41.5M

Financial history

$22.7M$11.4M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $22.4M · Peak FY2023: $22.7M · Avg: $18.9M

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
Grants Given
$2.3M
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Address

548 Market ST PMB 48853
SAN Francisco, CA, 94104-540

Governance

Voting board members14
Independent members9
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
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