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AboutSimple Living Institute, Inc. was started in 2002 by a group of Central Floridians wanted to create a stronger community that valued the environment, personal health, and had a vision for a more self-sufficient lifestyle. Our first brainstorming session was held on a blanket at Langford Park in downtown Orlando. Shortly after bringing our ideas together, we incorporated the Simple Living Institute, Inc. as a nonprofit organization and applied for 501c3 exempt status from the IRS. Since incorporation, we've been reaching out to the community by hosting educational programs at community parks and universities, and at a property leased to us that we have dubbed "the Econ Farm." We have also been active with other like-minded organizations, participating in their local events and programs whenever possible. After a five-year probationary period, Simple Living Institute, Inc. was granted final exempt organizational status by the IRS in April of 2007, becoming an official 170(b)(1)(a)(vi) public charity governed under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Our official mission as a 501c3 non-profit is: •to scientifically research and develop working organic farms with effective soil, water, plant and wildlife conservation; •to publish findings for the scientific and general community; •and to provide cooperative education experiences empowering individuals and organizations as responsible stewards of their well-being and the environment. In short, we strive to create opportunities for sustainable living in our community. »View our 2008 Brochure (.pdf) 2008 Simple Living Institute, Inc. Board of DirectorsTia Meer, Founder & President »bio Mark Mulligan, Vice President »bio Laina Shockley, Founding Member & Treasurer »bio Shayla Dougher, Secretary Shirley Silvasy, Founding Member & Strategic Planning Chair Susan Ehring, Director & Wellness Chair Amber Melendy, Director »bio Terry Meer, Director Irene Walther, Director & Membership Chair »bio Simple Living Institute, Inc. Non-Profit DocumentationAll documents are in .pdf format (requires Adobe Reader)Current Financials 2007 Financial Summary (.pdf) 2006 Financial Summary (.pdf) IRS Documents IRS Non-Profit Determination Letter (.pdf) State of Florida Documents Corporate Charter (.pdf) Fictitious Name Registration (.pdf) Certificate of Sales Tax Exemption (.pdf) Registration to Collect Sales Tax (.pdf) Letter of Compliance with Solicitations of Contributions Act (.pdf) |
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