Center for Action and Contemplation

Name

Center for Action and Contemplation

Legal name

Center for Action and Contemplation

Website

https://cac.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spiritual and Religious Education

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Mindfulness, Meditation & Stress Management Education (EDAAAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Wellness & Resilience Education (Non-clinical) (EDAAAHAK), Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF), Mindfulness, Stress Management & Resilience Training (EDAMAIAD), Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Noncredit Programs (EDAAAEAH)

Keywords

• Contemplative education programs
• Spiritual formation courses
• Online learning platform
• Christian meditation resources
• Nonprofit educational services

Headquarters

HQ city

Albuquerque

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: As a 501c3 educational nonprofit, CAC relies on tax-deductible donations from supporters. The organization operates a monthly giving program called the Bonaventure Circle of Support, and accepts various giving methods including one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, stock transfers, IRA qualified charitable distributions, planned giving through wills/trusts, and Donor Advised Fund contributions.
2. Online Course Fees: Self-paced online courses offered at tiered price points ($497/$374/$249 for standard courses; $2,100/$1,575/$1,050 for Living School). Financial assistance is available for those who cannot afford standard pricing.
3. Event Registration Fees: Live online events priced at tiered levels ($95 full cost, with $30/$10/$5 options) to reduce financial barriers to participation.
4. Bookstore Sales: CAC operates an online bookstore (store.cac.org) selling books by faculty, translations, and CAC publications. Physical and digital products available. Gift cards in denominations from $25 to $325.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Center for Action and Contemplation is a 501c3 educational nonprofit that delivers Christian contemplative wisdom and practices through daily email meditations, a podcast network, self-paced online courses (Mystical Sobriety, Falling Upward, The Tears of Things, The Divine Exchange), the year-long Living School formation program, live online events, and an online bookstore. Programs are priced on a tiered, financially assisted basis and a monthly donor program (Bonaventure Circle of Support) sustains operations alongside program fees.

Product overview

The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) is a 501c3 educational nonprofit offering a multi-channel spiritual formation platform centered on Christian contemplative wisdom and practices. The core offerings include Daily Meditations (daily email reflections), a Podcast Network (8+ series including Everything Belongs, Turning to the Mystics, Learning How to See, and The Cosmic We), and Events (online and in-person gatherings). Educational programs include The Living School (year-long formation program) and Online Education via CAC Connect platform (self-paced courses including The Tears of Things, Falling Upward, Mystical Sobriety, and The Divine Exchange). Supporting offerings include CAC Bookstore (books and digital products), We Conspire newsletter, ONEING journal, and a Visitor Center in Albuquerque, NM. The organization was founded in 1987 by Franciscan Richard Rohr.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Living School: A wisdom path program offering deep immersion in the Christian contemplative traditions shaped by Richard Rohr's teachings, established in 2013.
• CAC Connect
• We Conspire
• The Divine Exchange

Products and services

• Daily Meditations Free daily email reflections rooted in Christian contemplative traditions, offering wisdom from Richard Rohr, CAC faculty, and guest teachers; archive accessible by theme, topic, or date.
• CAC Podcast Network Free podcast series offering spiritual insights for contemplative living; distributed on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn, and direct download.
• The Living School Year-long spiritual formation program with deep immersion in Christian contemplative traditions, centered on the Essentials of Engaged Contemplation course; priced at $2,100 / $1,575 / $1,050.
• Online Education via CAC Connect Self-paced online courses in Christian contemplative wisdom delivered via the Mighty Networks-powered CAC Connect platform; includes courses such as The Tears of Things, Falling Upward, Mystical Sobriety, and The Divine Exchange, with video/audio teachings, contemplative practice, journaling, and community discussion.
• Live Online Events Live online gatherings, virtual sit meditations for Lent and Advent, and seasonal retreats delivered via Zoom; events priced from $5 to $95 with all registrations receiving live access and one-year replay.
• The Tears of Things: Integrating the Prophetic Path Self-paced online course based on Richard Rohr's book on embracing the prophetic path and transforming anger in an age of outrage, drawing on Hebrew prophets.
• Falling Upward: Life as a Spiritual Journey Self-paced online course exploring psychological, mythological, and spiritual truths to prepare for the second half of life, centered on descent, transformation, and self-discovery.
• Mystical Sobriety: Coming Home to Love Nine-session self-paced course integrating contemplative practice, psychological insight, and Twelve-Step spirituality to foster inner healing; taught by Dr. James Finley with optional live calls; tiered pricing $497 / $374 / $249 plus financial assistance.
• The Divine Exchange: Living in Sacred Rhythm Self-paced online course featuring Rev. Dr. Cynthia Bourgeault on Christian wisdom traditions, kenosis, surrender, and participatory exchange; priced $497 / $374 / $249.
• We Conspire Email Series Free monthly email series featuring wisdom, stories, and a free practice invitation from the Christian contemplative movement.
• CAC Bookstore Online bookstore offering books by Richard Rohr and CAC faculty, including The Universal Christ, Falling Upward, The Tears of Things, Practice of the Presence, The Cloud of Unknowing translations, daily meditation collections, and gift cards.
• Bonaventure Circle of Support Monthly recurring giving program and donor community supporting CAC's mission to make Christian contemplative wisdom accessible to new generations of spiritual seekers.
• ONEING Journal Multi-media journal published by CAC Publishing exploring themes of Christian contemplative wisdom and action, available in print.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Franciscan Action Network (FAN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Franciscan Action Network collaborates with CAC on prophetic justice work. FAN's Justice Circles engage in contemplative-rooted activism aligned with CAC's mission of integrating contemplation and action. Many FAN Justice Circles use CAC resources including Richard Rohr's book 'The Tears of Things.'

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sounds True: Multimedia publisher and online education platform offering books, audio programs, and courses across contemplative, mindfulness, and spiritual traditions. Comparable to CAC because both monetize content (books, courses, audio) for spiritual seekers globally and compete for the same self-directed learner audience.
• Spirit Rock Meditation Center: Buddhist-inspired retreat and education center offering online courses, daylong and multi-day retreats, and a teacher training program. Comparable to CAC because both operate retreat/event-based contemplative education with online learning and donor-supported programming.
• Omega Institute for Holistic Studies: Holistic-education nonprofit running workshops, retreats, and online programs in mindfulness, wellness, and contemplative practice. Comparable to CAC in its workshop/retreat-led model, broad spiritual-wellness positioning, and donor-supported nonprofit structure.
• Insight Meditation Society: Retreat and meditation education center offering residential retreats, online courses, and teacher training. Comparable to CAC because both deliver contemplative formation through multi-day retreats plus online courses and rely on donations plus program fees.
• Plum Village: Global mindfulness community founded by Thich Nhat Hanh offering retreats, an app, online courses, and a podcast network. Comparable to CAC's combination of a charismatic teacher brand, free daily content, paid courses, and donation-funded community programming.
• Contemplative Outreach: Christian contemplative organization teaching Centering Prayer with workshops, retreats, and formation programs. The closest Christian-tradition peer to CAC because it explicitly combines contemplative practice with formation and uses a similar workshop/retreat + donation model.
• Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation: Christian contemplative formation nonprofit offering long-term programs, retreats, and resources for spiritual directors and lay contemplatives. Comparable to CAC in its Christian contemplative tradition, extended-format formation programs (akin to the Living School), and donor-supported nonprofit model.
• Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health: Nonprofit education center offering retreats, professional trainings, and online programs in yoga, mindfulness, and holistic wellness. Comparable to CAC through its retreat/event-led model, online education catalog, and donor-supported nonprofit operations.
• Barre Center for Buddhist Studies: Buddhist retreat and study center offering multi-year training programs, retreats, and online courses. Comparable to CAC in its long-format formation curriculum (akin to the Living School), donor-funded nonprofit structure, and online-plus-retreat hybrid delivery.

Emerging players

• Mind & Life Institute: Nonprofit convening dialogue between contemplative practitioners and scientists, with podcasts, public talks, and educational resources. Comparable to CAC as a contemplative-education nonprofit but more focused on research and cross-tradition dialogue than mass-market courses.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles21 records

Funding overview

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