Mission Statement The purpose this Trust is to create an Arizona Religious Retreat and Spiritual Healing Center serving all Pagan, Heathen, Wiccan, and Earth-Based Religious Communities. Non-Profit Corporation Status Desert Moon Sanctuary(DMS) is an Arizona Non-Profit Corporation, incorporated on May 20, 2008. DMS is organized exclusively for charitable, scientific, literary, and educational purposes as specified in Section 501(c)(3)of the Internal Revenue Code of 2003. Desert Moon Sanctuary is an Integrated Auxiliary of Shanta Ista ULC, a 501(C)(3) religious and charitable organization established in 2002. The IRS Letter of Determination of the 501(c)(3) status of Shanta Ista ULC is available for review on this website under "Organization Documents". Contributions to Desert Moon Sanctuary Charitable Trust are fully tax deductible. As an Integrated Auxiliary of Shanta Ista ULC, Desert Moon Sanctuary Charitable Trust is a 50% Limit Organization. This means that your deduction for contributions to Desert Moon Sanctuary Charitable Trust cannot be more than 50% of your adjusted gross income for the year. Short Term Goals Your tax deductible gift will help make an initial purchase of 10 to 20 acres of land, where Pagan Families, Groups and Individuals may come for extended retreats to pursue and practice their personal Earth-based religions in a safe and private environment that promotes Spiritual, Physical, Emotional and Mental Healing, Development and Growth. The short term goal is create a self-sustaining Religious Retreat and Spiritual Healing Center by providing retreats, seminars and camps that welcome and serve all those of Earth-Based Religious Cultures. The advantages of purchasing a working farm or ranch or buying fallow land and building our own structures in compliance with “green” technology is currently being evaluated. Long Term Goals The long term goal is the development of an on-site eco-friendly and sustainable-living community where Pagans can freely interact with the Four Elements of Mother Earth: Earth (organic gardening and farming); Air (wind energy); Fire (solar technologies) and Water (wells and hydroponic gardening). Location The actual location for Desert Moon Sanctuary is yet to be determined. Research is underway to find the best location that has an aquifer rated for a 100 year water supply. Currently the best water supply for a well is in Northeastern Arizona. Governing Policies and Procedures Policies and Procedures for running the Sanctuary will be under the direction of the Board of Directors of Desert Moon Sanctuary as permitted by the Desert Moon Sanctuary Charitable Trust. Recommendations are in the development stage and individual suggestions and recommendations are greatly appreciated. Please post recommendations at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/DesertMoonSanctuaryCharitableTrust |
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| Organization Documents: IRS Letter of Determination Desert Moon Sanctuary Charitable Trust Articles of Incorporation of Desert Moon Sanctuary By-Laws of Desert Moon Sanctuary Arizona Corporation Commission Records of Good Standing of Desert Moon Sanctuary Non-Profit Status. Federal EIN for Desert Moon Sanctuary - An Arizona Non-Profit Corporation These documents are available for review under "files" at http//:groups.yahoo.com/group/Shanta_Ista |