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Modern Spirit Organization Inc

Paradise Valley, AZ · EIN 473119273 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE E70 · Health Care · Micro (<$100K) · modernspirit.org
revenue
$97K
expenses
$81K
net assets
$26K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Modern Spirit is dedicated to demonstrating the value of spiritual healing in modern healthcare by illuminating the intersection between biology, emotion and spirituality. As a non-profit dedicated to scientific research, community-building, and educational programs, we are working to expand our cultures capacity to heal.

profile · synthesized from sources

Modern Spirit Organization Inc. is a nonprofit dedicated to integrating spiritual healing and ancestral wisdom with modern healthcare. They conduct scientific research, support ancestral cultures, and offer educational programs, including retreats focused on psychedelic-assisted therapy. The organization aims to expand cultural capacity for healing by illuminating the intersection of biology, emotion, and spirituality.

named programs · 6 · from sources

what they call their work

Ayahuasca Morphology Research
Research focusing on the morphological characterization of different Ayahuasca morphotypes, integrating scientific methodology with ancestral knowledge.
Modern Spirit Epigenetics Project
Research project investigating the epigenetic regulation underlying the efficacy of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD, led by Dr. Rael Cahn.
Modern Spirit Podcast
Podcast hosted by Dr. Joe Tafur, featuring interviews with scientists, researchers, healthcare providers, and healers.
Patreon Online Community
Online platform for community, connection, and meaningful conversations with Dr. Joe Tafur on spiritual healing, sacred plant medicine, and consciousness.
Sacred Ceremony in Psychedelic Therapy Retreats (Arizona)
Ketamine-Assisted Therapy retreats for healthcare providers, incorporating ceremonial preparation, live chanting, and integration with Indigenous elders.
Sacred Ceremony in Psychedelic Therapy Retreats (Colombia)
Experiential Ayahuasca & Yopo retreats for healthcare providers, focusing on ancestral techniques and integration with indigenous curanderos.
activities · 5 clusters

what they do

  • Psychedelic and Consciousness Clinical Research 8 activities
    • Conducting research on psychedelic-assisted therapies and traditional medicine
      Modern Spirit Organization Inc conducts research into the neurophysiologic mechanisms of mindfulness, the epigenetic regulation of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, and the morphological characterization of Ayahuasca. They also investigate the interplay between early experiences, epigenetics, physiology, and behavior.
    • Conducts ethnobotanical research on Ayahuasca morphotypes
      Studies the morphological characteristics of different Ayahuasca plant variants, combining scientific analysis with ancestral knowledge from Indigenous and Amazonian communities.
    • Conducts research on epigenetic and neurophysiological mechanisms in psychedelic therapy
      Leads scientific studies including the Modern Spirit Epigenetics Project (MSEP), which investigates epigenetic changes from MDMA-assisted psychotherapy, and research on mindfulness and narrative-free awareness using fMRI and EEG. Initial epigenetic findings were published in 2023 in Frontiers in Psychiatry.
    • Epigenetics Research
      Conducts research, including the Modern Spirit Epigenetics Project (MSEP), to study how MDMA-assisted psychotherapy leads to measurable biochemical ("epigenetic") changes, collecting saliva samples from participants and investigating the epigenetic regulation underlying the efficacy of MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD.
    • Ethnobotanical Research
      Conducts research focused on the morphological characterization of different Ayahuasca morphotypes, integrating scientific methodology with ancestral knowledge from Indigenous and Amazonian communities.
    • Lead research on epigenetic and neurophysiological impacts of psychedelic therapy
      Conducts scientific research on the epigenetic effects of MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for PTSD, including the Modern Spirit Epigenetics Project with published results in Frontiers in Psychiatry, and studies the neurophysiology of mindfulness and narrative-free awareness using fMRI and EEG.
    • Neurophysiology and Mindfulness Research
      Investigates the neurophysiologic mechanisms underlying mindfulness practice in diverse populations and advanced states of narrative-free awareness in long-term meditators using fMRI and EEG methods.
    • Study botanical and ancestral dimensions of psychedelic medicines
      Conducts morphological research on Ayahuasca morphotypes by integrating scientific methods with traditional knowledge from Indigenous and Amazonian communities.
  • Structured Spiritual Teaching Programs 5 activities
    • Delivers online education courses on spiritual medicine
      Offers structured online learning programs such as the 5-week course "Spiritual Medicine for Integrative Health" led by Xochi Bucuru, designed to promote holistic well-being through spiritual practices.
    • Host online educational programs on spiritual and psychedelic medicine
      Offers monthly online discussions and a 5-week online course titled "Spiritual Medicine for Integrative Health," covering topics such as spiritual healing, sacred plant medicine, consciousness, and emotional biology, led by Xochi Bucuru.
    • Hosts monthly online discussions on spiritual and integrative health topics
      Facilitates recurring online community discussions through the Modern Spirit Community Patreon on subjects including spiritual healing, sacred plant medicine, consciousness, emotional biology, and integrative health.
    • Online Educational Programs and Discussions
      Hosts monthly online discussions on topics such as spiritual healing, sacred plant medicine, consciousness, and emotional biology, and offers a 5-week online course titled "Spiritual Medicine for Integrative Health." They also maintain a Patreon online community for these discussions.
    • Providing online educational courses and discussions
      Modern Spirit Organization Inc offers online courses, such as "Spiritual Medicine for Integrative Health," and hosts monthly online discussions on topics including spiritual healing, sacred plant medicine, and consciousness. These discussions are also facilitated through a Patreon online community.
  • Plant Medicine and Psychedelic Retreats 4 activities
    • Conduct psychedelic therapy retreats with ancestral and clinical integration
      Organizes experiential retreats in Colombia and Arizona featuring Ayahuasca, Yopo, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy sessions, led by Indigenous curanderas and medical professionals, including integration support and training for psychedelic therapy practitioners.
    • Offering psychedelic-assisted therapy retreats
      The organization offers experiential retreats in Colombia that include Ayahuasca and Yopo ceremonies led by Indigenous and other curanderos. They also provide Ketamine-Assisted Therapy retreats in Arizona, which include experiential ketamine sessions and guided integration with Indigenous elders and teachers.
    • Organizes experiential retreats with psychedelic and ancestral ceremonies
      Hosts international and domestic retreats, including in Colombia and Arizona, featuring Ayahuasca, Yopo, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy ceremonies led by Indigenous curanderas and medical professionals, with integration support. Also organized specialized retreats for psychedelic therapy trainees.
    • Psychedelic Therapy Retreats and Workshops
      Offers Sacred Ceremony in Psychedelic Therapy retreats and has held past workshops as part of this series. They also organize experiential retreats in Colombia featuring Ayahuasca and Yopo ceremonies, and Ketamine-Assisted Therapy retreats in Arizona with guided integration sessions.
  • Religious Yoga and Wellness Podcasts 4 activities
    • Podcast Production
      Produces the "Modern Spirit Podcast" hosted by Dr. Joe Tafur, sharing insights and discussions related to their work.
    • Produce educational media on psychedelic and spiritual healing
      Produces the "Modern Spirit Podcast" hosted by Dr. Joe Tafur and supports film projects like "Kumanday: The Way of the People" to disseminate knowledge on ancestral wisdom and integrative healing practices.
    • Produces the Modern Spirit Podcast
      Produces and publishes a podcast hosted by Dr. Joe Tafur exploring topics at the intersection of spirituality, medicine, and consciousness.
    • Producing the Modern Spirit Podcast
      The organization produces the "Modern Spirit Podcast," hosted by Dr. Joe Tafur, to share information and insights related to their work.
  • Indigenous Storytelling & Media Production 3 activities
    • Ancestral Wisdom Film Project Support
      Supported the editing and translation of the film project "Kumanday: The Way of the People" to share ancestral wisdom.
    • Supporting film projects that share ancestral wisdom
      Modern Spirit Organization Inc supported the editing and translation of the film project "Kumanday: The Way of the People" to disseminate ancestral knowledge.
    • Supports cultural preservation through media projects
      Provides support for film initiatives such as "Kumanday: The Way of the People," including editing and translation, to preserve and share ancestral wisdom from Indigenous communities.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$97K
Contributions & grants$69K71%
Program service revenue$29K30%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$81K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$10K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$26K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$26K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • Rachel Harris — Board Member
  • Rael Cahn — Board Member
  • Shamini Jain — Board Member
relationships · 40

who they work with

  • AWARE Project Partner — Organization based in Los Angeles, CA and San Diego, CA, with whom Modern Spirit has worked.
  • Ancient Springs Partner — Retreat center in Cornville, AZ, providing lodging and food for Arizona retreats.
  • Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Partner — Karen Lytle was introduced to Dr. Joe Tafur through his colleagues at this center.
  • CID Equity Partners Partner — Karen Lytle started her career with this private venture capital company.
  • California Institute of Integral Studies Partner — Educational institution in San Francisco, CA, with whom Modern Spirit has worked.
  • Cesar Ladino Partner — Provides daily yoga and mindfulness at Colombia retreats.
  • Chacruna Partner — Non-profit that provides public education and cultural understanding about psychedelic plant medicines and promotes a bridge between ceremonial use and psychedelic science, with whom Modern Spirit has worked.
  • Cultural Tras La Huella Partner — Initially involved with this organization in Colombia, which is now based primarily in Chile.
  • Cvita Mamic Partner — Canadian Curandera and Somatic Experience Practitioner leading Ayahuasca ceremonies at Colombia retreats.
  • Dr. Joe Tafur Partner — Colombian-American Curandero and Physician leading Ayahuasca ceremonies at Colombia retreats and guiding ketamine sessions at Arizona retreats.
  • Dr. Joe Tafur Partner — Hosts the Modern Spirit Podcast and monthly online discussions for the Patreon community.
  • ELEOS Journey Within Partner — Ketamine-assisted psychotherapy retreats for medical professionals, with whom Modern Spirit has worked.
  • ERA (Entheogenic Research Awareness) Partner — Organization based in Tempe, AZ, with whom Modern Spirit has worked.
  • Fireside Project Partner — Provides telephone peer support for psychedelic experiences, with whom Modern Spirit has worked.
  • Found & Found Partner — Handmade jewelry company that donates a portion of proceeds to Modern Spirit, Inc.
  • Jardín del Agua Partner — Retreat location in Sasaima, Colombia.
  • Jose Bravo Partner — Trained in the Sikuani lineage, leading Yopo ceremonies at Colombia retreats.
  • Josie Begay-James Partner — Indigenous elder and teacher providing guided integration sessions at Arizona retreats.
  • Kaaloogii Partner — Belinda Eriacho's personal website sharing her work in support of ancestral wisdom and Native American traditional knowledge, with whom Modern Spirit has worked.
  • Kumay Partner — Joined forces with the Colombian-based non-governmental organization Kumay, focused on promoting cultural education, strengthening artistic processes, and traditional/indigenous knowledge.
  • Lizeth Garcia Partner — Physiotherapist offering massages/physiotherapy at Colombia retreats.
  • MAPS Funder — Collaborates on a MAPS-funded Phase III Trial for MDMA-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD.
  • MAPS (Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies) Partner — Non-profit research and educational organization that develops medical, legal, and cultural contexts for the careful uses of psychedelics and marijuana, with whom Modern Spirit has worked.
  • Multidisciplinary Association of Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) Partner — Collaborates on the Modern Spirit Epigenetics Project.
  • Nihue Rao Centro Espiritual Partner — Mateo Cairuna Tutusima collaborates with Master Ricardo Amaringo at the center.
  • Nihue Rao Centro Espiritual Partner — Traditional Amazonian Plant Medicine healing center in Iquitos, Peru, with whom Modern Spirit has worked.
  • Nine Gates Mystery School Partner — Karen Lytle served as Treasurer for this program devoted to teaching tools for living a fully embodied, more conscious life.
  • PRATI (Psychedelic Research and Training Institute) Partner — Non-profit dedicated to restoring connection to the sacred: self, community, nature and spirit, with whom Modern Spirit has worked.
  • Psychedelic Support Network Partner — Provides client-centered care from non-judgemental healthcare professionals, with whom Modern Spirit has worked.
  • Rutury Temay Partner — Indigenous elder and teacher providing guided integration sessions at Arizona retreats.
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