Guiding Principles

Kitten of Wadi Aricha, Bedouin Village in the Negev Desert
Financial Principles
Awareness is our currency.
Shared freely and never devalued.
How pleasant it is to be doing something that you believe in such that you don’t have to be paid to do it. While on field assignment, it is a great experience to not have to worry about your own human needs and be free to create art and enjoy your work.
Trystan Foundation Profit: when a project is able to cover its own costs and fund a portion of a future project. Any amount above covering the cost of the project is used to branch out into future projects. Extra Awareness of Our World Community is the profit and it is not taxable nor does it lose value over time.
We do still have some expenses: transportation (though we do use our feet a lot), equipment repairs and upgrades, passport and visa fees, and investments in creating and sharing the published material. Our travel expenses are a fraction of the federal reimbursement rate and we are proud of that!

A good night’s sleep in the Amazon Rainforest begins with the warmth of friendship.
The Documents and Forms
Download the PDF version of these documents by clicking the icon. Federal Filings are updated annually after filing in mid-April and when other major changes occur. Foundation documents are updated after board approval and subsequent review period is complete.
If you have other questions about the Foundation then contact us.