Association for Research & Enlightenment Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Educational programs: our headquarters, field conferences, and online programming provide structured programs based on edgar cayce's topics and teachings. While attendance has not yet returned to pre-covid levels, we are moving forward with the support of our dedicated membership. In 2024 we conducted 81 programs of variousformats and lengths, attracting a total of 2,629 attendees from across the country and around the globe.on-site bookstore: promotes and sells a.r.e. Press publications, related outside publications, and peripheral items. This sales venue is for the convenience of our members, donors, visitors and supporters, including conferees, massage therapy students, and spiritual / health seekers to assist them in improving their lives physically, mentally, and spiritually.prison outreach: provides prisoners and prison libraries with free books based on the edgar cayce material and a prison "pen pal" program, assisting inmates with concepts and questions in the edgar cayce material.prayer & meditation services: serves as both a resource center and a well-networked international prayer service. Our monthly international prayer service includes an inspirational prayer letter (electronic or mailed to almost 3,000 people who pray for those on the list), which is promoted to help those in need. Each year, approximately 36,000 prayer participants are served.study groups/spiritual growth groups: serve as a resource center for the numerous study groups and spiritual growth groups in the u.s. And abroad. The worldwide total of ecumenical study groups stands at over 400 including over 100 groups located in penitentiaries around the u.s. This department AIDS in the start-ups of new groups, disseminates the appropriate cayce material (books, publications, etc.) and study group guidelines, responds to various groups' inquiries, and resolves issues that arise with the various study group operations.outreach: although the international headquarters of the edgar cayce work is located in Virginia beach, Virginia, the a.r.e. Community is a global network of individuals who offer conferences, educational activities, service projects, outreach and fellowship around the world. In addition to the Virginia beach headquarters, volunteer activities are managed by community affiliates comprised of more than 350 volunteers throughout the USA. There are also "edgar cayce centers" in more than 30 countries and over 100 volunteer contacts throughout the world. This outreach provides individuals around the world the opportunity to meet with local a.r.e. Representatives and cayce enthusiasts, take part in ecumenical spiritual discussion groups, attend education programs and hear how the cayce information continues to help individuals change their lives for the better physically, mentally, and spiritually. In addition to international study groups and ongoing educational programs, the a.r.e. Community offers a wealth of free information on a variety of websites, ongoing service projects, such as prison outreach, educational programs for youth and classes on a variety of topics. More information about these and more opportunities can be found at: www.edgarcayce.org.a.r.e. Tours: for over 50 years, a.r.e. Has provided a unique educational travel program. Each tour offers opportunities for personal growth and features knowledgeable speakers who share insights from edgar cayce's readings. Travelers will visit special locations around the world that hold historical, spiritual, or metaphysical significance. Additionally, the tours foster connections among participants, allowing them to meet and get to know like-minded individuals. Travelers can also engage in daily meditation and collaborate on dream work. In 2024, we welcomed 30 travelers on our international and domestic tours. Metaphysical library: the library advances knowledge of the edgar cayce readings and related subjects in the fields of physical, mental, and spiritual health, history, metaphysics,

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 100%; rating input score 100
• Program expense ratio: 84.5%; rating input score 85
• Fundraising efficiency: $3.87 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 12; 12th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 94.1%; rating input score 94; 23rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 4 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 67
  • Compensation committee: Pass
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Pass
  • Written employment contract: Missing
  • Compensation survey or study: Pass
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 9 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 100
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Pass
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: -20.3%; rating input score 7; 7th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 3.19; rating input score 75; 75th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.16; rating input score 49; 49th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 11.8%; rating input score 25; 25th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: -2.3% per year; rating input score 0; 8th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: -1.1% per year; rating input score 0; 8th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 2.5% per year; rating input score 100; 22nd percentile among comparable filings