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INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TEMPLE ARTS

TEMPE, AZ · EIN 611888116 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X11 · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · ista.life
revenue
$928K
expenses
$443K
net assets
$1.8M
employees
0
volunteers
3
program ratio
71%
mission · from form 990

TO EXPAND CONSCIOUSNESS AND SEXUALITY ACROSS THE GLOBE. WE ARE A MOVEMENT THAT BRINGS A KNOWLEDGE BASE AND PROVIDES RESOURCES TO EVERYONE.

profile · synthesized from sources

The International School of Temple Arts (ISTA) offers experiential training programs focused on spiritual, sexual, and shamanic practices. They serve individuals seeking personal transformation and empowerment through workshops held in various countries. ISTA operates globally, with a distinctive approach that integrates mind, body, and spirit in their teachings.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2022

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $156K
    IN 2022, WE IMPLEMENTED A NEW US VETERANS ASSISTANCE SCHOLARSHIP IN ADDITION TO OUR TWO OTHER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS. WE WERE ABLE TO GIVE 66,537 IN DOMESTIC SCHOLARSHIPS AND 67,048 IN FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIPS DURING THE YEAR TO ALLOW MORE PEOPLE TO ATTEND OUR TRAININGS/RETREATS. WE ALSO PROVIDED 10,000 IN GRANTS TO FIVE DOMESTIC ORGANIZATIONS AND 12,632 IN GRANTS TO FIVE FOREIGN ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THEIR ONGOING PROGRAMS FURTHERING OUR MISSION.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

ISTA Practitioner Training Program
Supports ISTA graduates in developing skills for facilitating somatic sexual healing sessions.
Living Level 1
Designed for graduates of Level 1, this program supports deeper integration of practices into everyday life.
Spiritual Sexual Shamanic Experience
Experiential 7 or 8 day training focusing on the integration of mind, body, sexuality, emotions, and spirit.
Spiritual Sexual Shamanic Initiation
Guides participants through self-initiations to release old patterns and anchor their identity in a deeper self.
activities · 3 clusters

what they do

  • Experiential Training Programs in Conscious Sexual Transformation 7 activities
    • Deliver advanced experiential training programs (ISTA Level 2)
      Offers advanced experiential training programs, known as ISTA Level 2, in various international locations including Croatia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Austria, and Australia.
    • Deliver experiential training programs (ISTA Level 1)
      Offers 7-8 day experiential training programs, known as ISTA Level 1, focused on integrating mind, body, sexuality, emotions, and spirit through conscious awareness. These programs guide participants through self-initiations to release old relational patterns and establish a deeper sense of self. Trainings have been conducted across 5 continents, including specific events in Argentina, Bulgaria, Belgium, Colombia, Croatia, Brazil, Costa Rica, Canada, Austria, and Australia.
    • ISTA Level 1 Training Program
      Offers an 7- to 8-day experiential training program focused on integrating mind, body, sexuality, emotions, and spirit through conscious awareness. The program is conducted globally, with scheduled and past events in countries including Argentina, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Croatia, and Australia.
    • ISTA Level 2 Training Program
      Offers advanced experiential trainings building on Level 1 curriculum, with documented events in Austria, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, and Australia. These programs focus on deepening conscious awareness and transformational practices.
    • ISTA Practitioner Training (PT) Program
      Provides a practitioner training program that combines tools from Level 1 with hands-on skills to guide sexual transformation work. Offered in locations including Costa Rica and Austria, with scheduled events in 2025.
    • International Event Organization with Language Accessibility
      Organizes ISTA training events across five continents, including provision of Spanish-language programs in Latin American and European locations such as Argentina, Colombia, and Costa Rica.
    • Provide practitioner training programs
      Offers a practitioner training program (ISTA PT) that combines tools from Level 1 with hands-on skills to guide sexual transformation work. These trainings have been conducted in locations such as Costa Rica and Austria.
  • Annual Impact & Transparency Reporting 1 activity
    • Accountability and Organizational Transparency Process
      Releases periodic accountability updates tied to equinox cycles, with documented updates in March and September 2025, indicating an ongoing organizational transparency and reflection process.
  • Language Interpretation and Translation Services 1 activity
    • Provide Spanish translation for programs
      Offers Spanish translation services for its programs, particularly for events held in Argentina and Colombia.
financials · form 990 · fy2022

the money

revenue
Total revenue$928K
Contributions & grants$130K14%
Program service revenue$795K86%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$443K
Program expenses71%
Admin / overhead26%
Fundraising4%
Salaries & benefits$9K
Grants paid out$156K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$1.83M
Cash$1.63M
Investments$50K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.83M
Liquid reserves45.4 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +356.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RICHARD PRIDDIS PRESIDENT, SECRETARY TREASURER 20 $9K
board members · 3
  • ELAINE YOUNG — DIRECTOR
  • ELIZABETH IGNEZ LYRA — DIRECTOR
  • MARTHA LUCIA VENGOECHEA — DIRECTOR
relationships · 2

who they work with

  • Baba Dez Nichols Partner — Released a joint message titled "A Conscious Completion."
  • ISTA Partner — Collaborates on organizing events and workshops across Australia.