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SPIRIT OF THE SENSES

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 860582079 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE Z99Z · Unknown · Micro (<$100K) · spiritofthesenses.org
revenue
$61K
expenses
$55K
net assets
$8K
employees
mission · from form 990

THE ORGANIZATION IS AN ART AND CULTURAL SALON BASED IN PHOENIX, AZ, THAT PROVIDES A FORUM FOR CREATIVE DIALOGUE AND EXPRESSIONS WITH SALONS, DISCUSSION GROUPS AND CULTURAL TRIPS

profile · synthesized from sources

Hosts virtual and in-person salons focused on arts, science, and culture through discussions with artists, scientists, and cultural figures. Events take place in Second Life, New York City, Boston, and via Zoom, fostering small-group conversations among members. Founded in 1997, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a membership model.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

City Salons
In-person salons held in cities such as New York and Boston, offering curated conversations on arts, science, and culture
Second Life Salons
Virtual discussions with artists, architects, and scientists hosted in the Second Life platform, featuring interactive art and cultural exchanges
Zoom Salons
Online salons conducted via Zoom, allowing members to engage in discussions remotely on diverse intellectual and cultural topics
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Artist Talks and Cultural Dialogues 4 activities
    • Host virtual events in Second Life on arts, science, and culture
      Hosts regular performances, poetry readings, and conversations with artists, scientists, and cultural figures in the virtual world Second Life. Events include discussions with figures such as Adam Frank, Eureka Dejavu, and Thoth Jantzen, and cover topics ranging from astrophysics to interactive digital art.
    • Hosting Virtual Events in Second Life
      SPIRIT OF THE SENSES hosts performances and conversations on arts, science, and culture in the virtual world, Second Life, including discussions with artists, architects, and academics about their work and installations.
    • Hosting Virtual Events in Second Life
      Hosts performances and conversations on arts, science, and culture in the virtual world, Second Life, including discussions with artists, architects, and academics about their work and installations.
    • Hosting Virtual Performances and Conversations
      Hosts performances and conversations on arts, science, and culture in the virtual world, Second Life, featuring artists, architects, filmmakers, and academics discussing their work and installations.
  • Uncategorized 7 activities
    • Host City Salons and sensory events in physical locations
      Organizes in-person salons and sensory-focused events in cities such as New York City and Boston, with ongoing programming since 1997 and regular events occurring 2–3 times per month. Events include visits to sensory exhibits and themed discussions.
    • Offer individual memberships
      Provides twelve-month individual memberships to support participation in its programs and events.
    • Organizing City Salons
      SPIRIT OF THE SENSES organizes 7 to 8 City Salons per month, with 2 to 3 conducted in-person, featuring performances and conversations on arts, science, and culture. These salons have been offered in New York City and other locations since 1997, including Boston in 2018.
    • Organizing City Salons
      Organizes 7 to 8 City Salons per month, with 2 to 3 conducted in-person, in various locations including New York City and Boston, featuring visits to sensory exhibits and discussions on arts, science, and culture.
    • Organizing City Salons
      Organizes 7 to 8 City Salons per month, with 2 to 3 conducted in-person, featuring performances and conversations on arts, science, and culture. These salons have been offered in New York City and other locations since 1997, including Boston in 2018.
    • Organizing Cultural Trips
      Organized a trip to Boston in May 2018, which included visits to sensory exhibits.
    • Organizing Sensory Exhibit Trips
      SPIRIT OF THE SENSES organizes trips to sensory exhibits, such as a trip to Boston in May 2018.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$61K
Contributions & grants$61K100%
Program service revenue
Investment income
Other revenue
expenses
Total expenses$55K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$41K
Grants paid out
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$8K
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue -13.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
THOMAS HOULON President 40 $22K
PATRICIA BARNES Director 40 $16K
board members · 1
  • ART PICCINATI — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 15

who they work with

  • AM Radio Partner — Artist who uses Second Life to build interactive installations and was featured in a visit hosted by Spirit of the Senses.
  • Adam Frank Partner — Professor of Astrophysics at the University of Rochester, who discussed his book "The Constant Fire" at a conversation hosted by Spirit of the Senses.
  • DB Bailey Partner — Architect and artist who participated in a conversation hosted by Spirit of the Senses.
  • Desdemona Enfield Partner — Artist who creates large-scale interactive art installations in Second Life and participated in a conversation hosted by Spirit of the Senses.
  • Douglas Story Partner — Artist who presented his installation "Ripple, a Meditation on Waves" at a conversation hosted by Spirit of the Senses.
  • Eden Haiku Partner — Poet and novelist who participated in a poetry reading hosted by Spirit of the Senses.
  • Eureka Dejavu Partner — CEO and Creative Director of Dancing Ink Productions LLC and Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Council for Ethics in International Affairs, who participated in a conversation hosted by Spirit of the Senses.
  • Jason Springarn-Koff Partner — Documentary filmmaker who discussed his film "Life 2.0" at a conversation hosted by Spirit of the Senses.
  • Kirsten Kiser Partner — Editor-in-chief of Arcspace and proponent of Second Life, who participated in a conversation hosted by Spirit of the Senses.
  • Patty Barnes Partner — Named contact associated with the organization
  • Princeton Partner — Partnered for a City Salon in New York City in 2015
  • Thomas Houlon Partner — Named contact associated with the organization
  • Thoth Jantzen Partner — Second Life artist who discussed his art and toured his installation 'Cosmosis' at an event hosted by Spirit of the Senses.
  • Ulrich Lionheart Partner — Poet and graphic artist who participated in a poetry reading hosted by Spirit of the Senses.
  • Yale Partner — Partnered for a City Salon in New York City in 2016