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INTERNATIONAL METAPHYSICAL MINISTRY

SEDONA, AZ · EIN 954301211 · Form 990 · FY2022 · Medium ($1M-$10M) · www.metaphysics.com
revenue
$1.1M
expenses
$1.5M
net assets
$674K
employees
12
program ratio
100%
mission · from form 990

METAPHYSICAL MINISTRY TEACHINGS WORLDWIDE THROUGH CHURCHES AND MINISTER EDUCATION.

profile · synthesized from sources

The International Metaphysical Ministry (IMM) provides metaphysical education and ordination for individuals worldwide, focusing on New Thought principles. It supports a network of ordained ministers who offer spiritual services and teachings, enhancing community well-being through metaphysical practices. The organization operates primarily from Sedona, Arizona.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Ordination Program
Offers training and ordination for individuals to become New Thought Metaphysical Ministers.
Professional Worldwide Metaphysical Association (PWMA)
Recognizes and supports graduates of the University of Metaphysics and University of Sedona, providing a directory for their services.
activities · 7 clusters

what they do

  • Christian Ministerial Training & Ordination 5 activities
    • Graduate Network Development
      Supports a global network of 18,000 graduates serving as ministers, teachers, metaphysical counselors, and holistic life coaches in over 125 countries.
    • Maintain a professional directory of ordained ministers
      Maintains a professional directory of ordained metaphysical ministers who are graduates of its affiliated universities and remain in good standing with the organization.
    • Operation of a Professional Minister Directory
      Maintains a professional directory of ordained metaphysical ministers who are graduates of the University of Metaphysics or University of Sedona and remain in good standing with the organization.
    • Ordain metaphysical ministers
      Ordains members as New Thought Metaphysical Ministers, authorizing them to perform ministerial functions. The organization has ordained over 7,000 active ministers since 1963.
    • Ordination of Metaphysical Ministers
      Ordains individuals as New Thought Metaphysical Ministers, authorizing them to perform ministerial functions, with over 7,000 active ministers currently in good standing.
  • Distance Learning in Metaphysical & Esoteric Studies 3 activities
    • Awarding of Metaphysical Degrees and Diplomas
      Awards Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degrees in Metaphysical Science, along with diplomas and ordination certificates, upon successful completion of exams and submission of thesis or dissertation reviewed by qualified advisors.
    • Provide distance learning metaphysical education programs
      Offers self-paced distance learning programs in metaphysics, including Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees, based on decades of consciousness research and practical application. These programs are offered through the University of Metaphysics and the University of Sedona, which have been awarding degrees since 1963.
    • Provision of Distance Learning Programs in Metaphysics
      Offers self-paced, postsecondary distance learning programs in metaphysics through affiliated universities, based on decades of consciousness research and practical application, serving over 10,000 active students worldwide.
  • Psychedelic and Consciousness Clinical Research 2 activities
    • Conduct consciousness research
      Conducts decades of consciousness research, involving thousands of student research participants, which informs its metaphysical education programs.
    • Consciousness Research
      Conducts ongoing consciousness research utilizing thousands of student participants over decades to inform educational and spiritual programming.
  • Graduate and Post-Graduate Clinical Training 1 activity
    • Capacity Building Through Doctoral Education
      Equips graduates with tools to support others through a rigorous doctoral program requiring completion of a 66-module essay test, thesis, and dissertation, with three doctorates conferred through the program.
  • Wellness & Personal Growth Retreats 1 activity
    • Delivery of Spiritual and Holistic Services
      Provides spiritual counseling, crystal light bed therapy, and organizes international sacred journey travels for over 1,000 participants.
  • Needs-Based Educational Financial Aid 1 activity
    • Provision of Financial Support for Students
      Offers scholarships to all enrolling students, inclusive tuition covering all degree levels, and interest-free payment plans to reduce financial barriers to education.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Provide financial aid for metaphysical education
      Offers scholarships to all enrolling students to significantly reduce tuition costs and provides interest-free payment plans for all scholarship recipients, covering Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral degree levels.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$1.12M
Contributions & grants$1.12M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.52M
Program expenses100%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$634K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$694K
Cash$254K
Investments$0
Liabilities$20K
Net assets$674K
Liquid reserves2.0 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -18.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 1
  • MICHELLE BEHR — PRESIDENT, C
relationships · 17

who they work with

  • Alumni Association Partner — Provides funding for student scholarships through ongoing contributions.
  • International Metaphysical Ministry Network — Graduates report membership in the International Metaphysical Ministry as part of the alumni association, indicating organizational affiliation.
  • University of Metaphysics Network — Graduates from the University of Metaphysics are eligible for membership and ordination through the International Metaphysical Ministry.
  • University of Metaphysics Network — One of two degree-granting universities operating under the International Metaphysical Ministry.
  • University of Metaphysics Network — Part of a network of metaphysical institutions including the University of Metaphysics.
  • University of Metaphysics Partner — Awards Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees in Metaphysical Science.
  • University of Metaphysics Partner — Operates under the auspices of the International Metaphysical Ministry and provides an accelerated undergraduate program and doctoral degrees.
  • University of Metaphysics Partner — Subsidiary institution under the International Metaphysical Ministry offering distance learning religious education.
  • University of Metaphysics Partner — The University of Sedona began its post-secondary studies under the same legal right as the University of Metaphysics; students enrolling in a Doctoral Program with the University of Sedona receive their Bachelor's, Practitioner's Diploma, Ministerial Ordination, and Master's Degree with the University of Metaphysics.
  • University of Sedona Network — Graduates from the University of Sedona are eligible for membership and ordination through the International Metaphysical Ministry.
  • University of Sedona Network — One of two degree-granting universities operating under the International Metaphysical Ministry.
  • University of Sedona Network — Part of a network of metaphysical institutions including the University of Sedona.
  • University of Sedona Partner — Awards Doctoral degrees in various metaphysical specialties.
  • University of Sedona Partner — Collaborates with the University of Sedona in offering educational programs and is referenced alongside it by students and graduates.
  • University of Sedona Partner — Operates the University of Sedona, a private, postsecondary, distance learning, theological school.
  • University of Sedona Partner — Operates under the auspices of the International Metaphysical Ministry and offers doctoral degrees.
  • University of Sedona Partner — Subsidiary institution under the International Metaphysical Ministry offering distance learning religious education.