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TERRASANTE VILLAGE

Tucson, AZ · EIN 352384914 · Form 990PF · FY2022 · NTEE C60 · Environment · Micro (<$100K) · www.terrasante.org
revenue
$23K
expenses
$21K
net assets
$18K
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

TerraSante Village is a nonprofit community and laboratory in the Arizona Sonoran desert dedicated to experiments in sustainable living. It focuses on permaculture, sustainable agriculture, ecological housing, solar and renewable energy, and water conservation. The organization develops and tests innovative technologies and practices for self-sufficiency in challenging environments.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Ferrocement Water Tank Project
Construction and monitoring of ferrocement water tanks for community well water storage and rainwater harvesting, exploring durable and cost-effective water infrastructure.
Funnel Gardens
Development and implementation of a gardening system designed to grow bumper crops of vegetables in hot, challenging desert climates.
Harmonic Chapel
A sound/chant resonator and sauna designed for healing and ceremony, exploring acoustic properties and community well-being.
Shady Grove Wildlife Sanctuary
Creation of a wildlife sanctuary providing shade, water, and habitat for desert wildlife, incorporating native plants, an organic garden, and water features.
Solar Water Heater Project
Installation and utilization of solar domestic hot water systems.
activities · 8 clusters

what they do

  • Water Infrastructure Rehabilitation & Upgrades 7 activities
    • Constructing and maintaining ferrocement water tanks
      Constructs ferrocement water tanks for community well water storage, including the completion of a 15,000-gallon tank in December 2020 and a 14,000-gallon tank, with plans for a 3,000-gallon subterranean tank for rainwater collection.
    • Constructing and maintaining ferrocement water tanks
      Constructs ferrocement water tanks for community well water storage, including the completion of a 15,000-gallon tank in December 2020 and a 14,000-gallon tank, with plans for a 3,000-gallon subterranean tank for rainwater collection.
    • Constructing and maintaining ferrocement water tanks
      Constructs ferrocement water tanks for community well water storage, including the completion of a 15,000-gallon tank in December 2020 and a 14,000-gallon tank, with plans for a 3,000-gallon subterranean tank for rainwater collection.
    • Constructs and maintains ferrocement water storage infrastructure
      Designs and builds ferrocement water tanks for community well water storage, including completion of a 15,000-gallon tank in December 2020 and a 14,000-gallon tank, with plans for a 3,000-gallon subterranean rainwater collection tank; upgrades associated well infrastructure including pumps, piping, meters, and storage systems.
    • Upgrading and maintaining well infrastructure
      Upgrades well infrastructure including piping, pumps, meters, and storage tanks, and built a small well house adjacent to the water tank to house pumps, tanks, and control systems.
    • Upgrading and maintaining well infrastructure
      Upgrades well infrastructure, including piping, pumps, meters, and storage tanks, and built a small well house adjacent to the water tank to house pumps, tanks, and control systems.
    • Upgrading and maintaining well infrastructure
      Upgrades well infrastructure, including piping, pumps, meters, and storage tanks, and built a small well house adjacent to the water tank to house these systems.
  • Horticultural Therapy Programs 6 activities
    • Cultivating an organic garden
      Cultivates an organic garden with grapevines, milkweed, butterfly flowers, succulents, nettles, and aloe varieties.
    • Cultivating an organic garden
      Cultivates an organic garden with grapevines, milkweed, butterfly flowers, succulents, nettles, and aloe varieties.
    • Cultivating organic gardens
      Cultivates an organic garden with grapevines, milkweed, butterfly flowers, succulents, nettles, and aloe varieties.
    • Developing recreational and relaxation areas
      Removed thorny cactus to create a barefoot-friendly area with a picnic table, hammock, bench, and yoga area for human enjoyment.
    • Developing recreational and relaxation areas
      Removed thorny cactus to create a barefoot-friendly area with a picnic table, hammock, bench, and yoga area for human enjoyment.
    • Maintains organic garden and human recreation spaces
      Cultivates an organic garden with grapevines, milkweed, butterfly flowers, succulents, nettles, and aloe varieties; removes thorny cactus to create a barefoot-friendly area with a picnic table, hammock, bench, and yoga space for human enjoyment.
  • Youth-Led Environmental Stewardship Projects 5 activities
    • Hosting visitors for permaculture and sustainable living experiences
      Invites individuals to participate in brief to extended visits at TerraSante Village, engaging them in supporting the organization's mission and ongoing projects related to permaculture, sustainable agriculture, ecologic housing, solar and renewable energy, water conservation, and community development.
    • Hosting visitors for permaculture and sustainable living experiences
      Invites individuals to participate in brief to extended visits at TerraSante Village, engaging them in supporting the organization's mission and ongoing projects related to permaculture, sustainable agriculture, ecologic housing, solar and renewable energy, water conservation, and community development.
    • Hosting visitors for permaculture and sustainable living experiences
      Invites individuals to participate in brief to extended visits at TerraSante Village, engaging them in supporting the organization's mission and ongoing projects related to permaculture, sustainable agriculture, ecologic housing, solar and renewable energy, water conservation, and community development.
    • Hosts visitor engagement programs
      Invites individuals to participate in brief to extended visits at TerraSante Village and engages them in supporting the organization's mission and ongoing projects.
    • Operates as a living laboratory for sustainable systems
      Functions as a laboratory and community resource for projects in permaculture, sustainable agriculture, ecologic housing, solar and renewable energy, water conservation, and community development.
  • Nature-Based Environmental Education Programs 4 activities
    • Creating and maintaining Shady Grove wildlife sanctuary
      Created Shady Grove as a wildlife sanctuary providing shade, water, and habitat for desert wildlife, including planting seven varieties of citrus and other trees, and installing a water feature and pollinator plants.
    • Creating and maintaining Shady Grove wildlife sanctuary
      Created Shady Grove as a wildlife sanctuary providing shade, water, and habitat for desert wildlife, including planting seven varieties of citrus and other trees, and installing a water feature and pollinator plants.
    • Creating and maintaining Shady Grove wildlife sanctuary
      Created Shady Grove as a wildlife sanctuary providing shade, water, and habitat for desert wildlife, including planting seven varieties of citrus and other trees, and installing a water feature and pollinator plants.
    • Establishes and manages Shady Grove wildlife sanctuary
      Created Shady Grove as a wildlife sanctuary providing shade, water, and habitat for desert wildlife, including planting seven varieties of citrus and other trees, installing a water feature and pollinator plants, and actively expanding it as a protected area.
  • Desert-Adapted Food Production 4 activities
    • Developing and operating the Funnel Garden Project
      Initiated and operates the Funnel Garden Project in the Sonoran Desert as a method for growing food in hot, arid conditions.
    • Developing and operating the Funnel Garden Project
      Initiated and operates the Funnel Garden Project in the Sonoran Desert as a method for growing food in hot, arid conditions.
    • Developing and operating the Funnel Garden Project
      Initiated and operates the Funnel Garden Project in the Sonoran Desert as a method for growing food in hot, arid conditions.
    • Implements the Funnel Garden Project
      Operates the Funnel Garden Project in the Sonoran Desert west of Tucson as a method for growing food in hot, arid conditions.
  • Solar Energy System Installation 4 activities
    • Installing solar water heaters
      Installs solar water heaters, also known as solar domestic hot water systems.
    • Installing solar water heaters
      Installs solar water heaters, also known as solar domestic hot water systems.
    • Installing solar water heaters
      Installs solar water heaters, also known as solar domestic hot water systems.
    • Installs solar domestic hot water systems
      Installs solar water heaters (solar domestic hot water systems) at the site as part of renewable energy initiatives.
  • Urban Tree Planting & Canopy Expansion 1 activity
    • Provides land and co-founding leadership for TerraSante Village
      Co-founded TerraSante Village and serves as a primary land partner and board member, contributing expertise in native plants and seed-based land reclamation.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Develops and operates the Harmonic Chapel
      Completed the Harmonic Chapel in 2012, which functions as a sound/chant resonator with a central vault and six alcoves, and operates it as a sauna 2–3 times per week.
    • Operating the Harmonic Chapel
      Completed the Harmonic Chapel in 2012, which functions as a sound/chant resonator with a central vault and six alcoves, and operates it as a sauna 2-3 times per week.
    • Operating the Harmonic Chapel
      Completed the Harmonic Chapel in 2012, which functions as a sound/chant resonator with a central vault and six alcoves, and operates it as a sauna 2-3 times per week.
    • Operating the Harmonic Chapel
      Completed the Harmonic Chapel in 2012, which functions as a sound/chant resonator with a central vault and six alcoves, and operates it as a sauna 2-3 times per week.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$23K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income$00%
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$21K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$18K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$18K
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +190.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

board members · 3
  • BRUCE SCHER — FOUNDER PRESIDENT and CHAIRMA
  • MARYA OLSEN — DIRECTOR
  • RICK HUBBS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 5

who they work with

  • Arizona Seed Source Partner — Native seeds from Arizona Seed Source have blown into the area, contributing to volunteer flowers.
  • Harmony and Health Foundation Partner — The Harmony and Health Foundation has land adjacent to TerraSante Village, used for creating sacred space for healing and ceremony.
  • Harmony and Health Foundation Partner — The Harmony and Health Foundation has land adjacent to TerraSante Village, which is used to create sacred space for healing and ceremony, including the Harmonic Chapel, Bahkti Garden, tipi, and fire circle.
  • International Ferrocement Society Partner — References the International Ferrocement Society as the developer of ferrocement model building code in Thailand.
  • active well shares Partner — Collaborative group that jointly decided to implement the ferrocement water tank project with TERRASANTE VILLAGE.