Organizational Structure & Spiritual Designation
Field Studies Sanctuary is a faith-based spiritual organization operating under section 508(c)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code.
This designation reflects our alignment with sacred Earth stewardship, communal growth, and the ongoing practice of remembering and reconnecting with Source.
Field Studies Sanctuary operates as a sacred ecosystem with two distinct but interwoven arms: one for spiritual service (SASS), and one for conscious commerce (LLC). Below you’ll find key information about both entities—offered transparently for the sake of clarity, trust, and legal compliance.
Field Studies Sanctuary, LLC (FSS, LLC)
Entity Type: For-Profit, Member-Managed LLC
Purpose: Land-based education, sacred commerce, digital and physical offerings, creative and educational resources
EIN: 39-2181735
Status: Active and registered in the State of Montana
Role: Provides logistical, operational, and educational infrastructure to support the Sanctuary’s mission
Field Studies Sanctuary, LLC (FSS, LLC) Purpose Statement
Field Studies Sanctuary, LLC is a mission-aligned, member-managed limited liability company established to support the spiritual and educational mission of the Sacred Assembly of Soil and Soul (SASS) through regenerative commerce, creative offerings, and community-rooted infrastructure.
FSS, LLC exists to provide:
Land-based educational experiences, both digital and in-person
Earth-centered printables, publications, and sacred tools for teaching and remembrance
Ethical commerce rooted in reverence, sustainability, and soul alignment
Administrative, operational, and financial support to uphold the mission of SASS
A logistical bridge between the spiritual teachings of the church and the practical systems that carry those teachings into the world
Offerings that fund and empower long-term stewardship, community care, and sovereign sustainability
FSS, LLC operates independently as a for-profit entity registered in the State of Montana. It honors sacred values while navigating the economic systems required to hold space, support sacred gatherings, and bring regenerative offerings into the world.
We believe that conscious business is a spiritual practice. Through Field Studies Sanctuary, LLC, we root sacred purpose in tangible form — building soil, systems, and structure to nourish the path ahead.
Field Studies Sanctuary Sacred Assembly of Soil and Soul (SASS)
Entity Type: Faith-Based Religious Assembly (Church)
Classification: 508(c)(1)(A) — Faith-Based Organization under the Internal Revenue Code
Purpose: Spiritual fellowship, sacred gatherings, land-based ceremony, food-as-medicine ministry, ancestral remembrance
EIN: 39-3336414
Supporting Documents:
Note: SASS operates in full compliance with IRS church guidelines under 508(c)(1)(A), which does not require formal 501(c)(3) application for recognition as a tax-exempt religious body.
Together, FSS and SASS form a unified ecosystem — rooted in spiritual purpose, ethical structure, and sovereignty of soul. This transparency is offered in service of your trust, and to honor both state and spiritual law.
Sacred Assembly of Soil and Soul (SASS) Purpose Statement
The Sacred Assembly of Soil and Soul is established as a faith-based spiritual organization dedicated to the reverent stewardship of Earth, the nourishment of spirit, and the remembrance of our sacred origins. We affirm that all beings carry an innate connection to Source, and we exist to provide a safe and living sanctuary for the exploration, honoring, and expression of that connection.
Our core spiritual purpose is to:
Gather in fellowship to honor the divine through ritual, prayer, silence, song, and sacred ceremony
Offer teachings and experiences that nourish body, mind, and soul through land-based learning, food-as-medicine education, and intuitive wisdom
Create sacred space for all people to engage in spiritual practices aligned with love, respect, and remembrance
Tend the Earth as sacred, practicing regenerative care of soil, water, seeds, and life systems as expressions of devotion
Uphold trust, respect, and consideration as the pillars of every relationship within and beyond our assembly
Honor ancestral wisdom and invite future generations into a deeper relationship with Spirit and with the Earth
Protect the sovereign right of each being to commune with Source in their own language, rhythm, and way
We recognize the sacredness of diversity in spiritual belief and expression, and we welcome all respectful paths that uphold life, harmony, and the dignity of all beings. Our gatherings are guided by love and rooted in the understanding that Spirit reveals itself uniquely through every soul.
As a church established in accordance with section 508(c)(1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code, the Sacred Assembly of Soil and Soul functions as a spiritual body that offers ministry, ritual, and sacred teachings freely and with open hands. Our practices reflect both ancient truths and emerging visions — in service to the healing of people, planet, and the web of life.
This Purpose Statement is offered in truth, integrity, and faith. May it serve as a foundation for sacred continuity and collective awakening.