The Guibord Center - Religion Inside Out

What The Guibord Center - Religion Inside Out does

The Guibord Center - Religion Inside Out is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit interfaith organization founded in 2011 by Rev. Dr. Gwynne Guibord and headquartered in Los Angeles, California. It operates with a small staff (1-10 employees) and serves people of all faiths and none, creating inclusive spaces for exploring spirituality and building cross-tradition community. Its core offerings span educational programming (the Take Heart Now online video series, Faith Traditions Educational Resources), signature initiatives (Spirituality of Nature, Spirituality in Action, Integrating Spirituality), content productions (the ANIMA: Animals. Faith. Compassion film produced with Animal Defenders International), community events (Annual Dinner, concerts, multi-faith gatherings), and convening activity (a Multi-Faith Coalition with partners including the Muslim Public Affairs Council and the National Council of Churches USA).

The underlying "product" is human-curated interfaith convening, education, and content production rather than a software platform. The business model is a nonprofit donation-and-event revenue model: individual donations, planned-giving vehicles (bequests, charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts), event-based fundraising (notably the Annual Dinner), and unstated foundation or institutional grants. There are no published pricing tiers, no enterprise contracts, and no publicly disclosed financials; go-to-market relies on community reputation, faith-leader networks, the founder's brand, and the reputation of President Dr. Lo Sprague. The center monetizes attention and participation through ticketed and contributed events and through content-driven donor cultivation rather than through a transactional revenue line.

Name

The Guibord Center - Religion Inside Out

Legal name

The Guibord Center

Website

https://theguibordcenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Guibord Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit interfaith organization based in Los Angeles that creates inclusive spaces for people of all faiths and none to explore spirituality and build community through educational programs, signature initiatives, films, and events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interfaith Community Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based Education & Formation (Seminaries, Religious Schools, Catechesis) (BPAGAJAD)

Keywords

• Interfaith programs
• Spiritual community
• Religious education
• Faith dialogue
• Community events

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The Guibord Center operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization accepting tax-deductible donations from individuals, foundations, and organizations to fund its interfaith programs, events, and community outreach initiatives.
2. Planned and Legacy Gifts: The organization accepts planned giving options including bequests, charitable gift annuities, and charitable remainder trusts to ensure long-term financial sustainability and allow donors to give beyond their current income.
3. Event-Based Fundraising: Annual Celebration Dinner and other special events serve as both programmatic gatherings and fundraising opportunities, with ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations supporting the organization's mission.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Guibord Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that creates inclusive spaces for people of all faiths and none to explore spirituality and build community. It delivers interfaith programming through three initiatives (Integrating Spirituality, Spirituality in Action, and Spirituality of Nature), an ongoing Take Heart Now online video series, the award-winning film ANIMA: Animals. Faith. Compassion., educational resources on world faith traditions, and recurring community events including an annual celebration dinner.

Product overview

The Guibord Center - Religion Inside Out operates as a multi-faceted interfaith organization offering programs, events, and educational resources rather than a unified software product. Its core offerings include the Take Heart Now Series (an ongoing video series featuring diverse faith leaders), the Spirituality of Nature Initiative (exploring sacred connections with the natural world), the Spirituality in Action Initiative (focused on compassion and justice in practice), and the Integrating Spirituality Initiative. The organization produces the award-winning film ANIMA: Animals. Faith. Compassion., distributes Take Heart stone hearts at events, provides educational resources on world faith traditions, and organizes events including its flagship Annual Dinner. The Multi-faith Coalition addresses social justice through interfaith collaboration. These programs work together to fulfill the organization's mission of creating inclusive spaces for people of all faiths to explore spirituality and build community.

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Products and services

• Take Heart Now Online Series An ongoing online video series featuring diverse faith leaders and spiritual practitioners who share personal stories and practices for staying grounded through challenging times. Episodes are published on the website and accessible globally via the web; offered free to all viewers.
• Integrating Spirituality Initiative A programmatic initiative inviting people of all backgrounds to explore meaning, joy, and connection through the intersection of faith, art, and community, providing inclusive spiritual exploration opportunities for individuals across all faith traditions.
• Spirituality in Action Initiative A programmatic initiative focused on bringing compassion and justice into practice through community partnerships, events, and interfaith collaboration addressing social issues such as immigration and economic justice.
• Spirituality of Nature Initiative An initiative exploring the sacred connection between humans, animals, and the natural world through storytelling, partnerships with organizations such as Animal Defenders International, and the award-winning film ANIMA.
• ANIMA: Animals. Faith. Compassion. (Film) An international award-winning short film featuring faith leaders from Baha'i, Brahma Kumaris, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Indigenous, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian communities advocating for compassion for animals and all of Creation. Available to watch free of charge on the organization's website.
• Faith Traditions Educational Resources Educational content exploring the sacred texts, values, rituals, and practices of diverse faith traditions including Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Indigenous Spirituality, Islam, Judaism, Paganism, Sikhism, and Zoroastrianism.
• Annual Dinner The flagship annual celebration event bringing together community members for an evening of spiritual solidarity, healing, and recognition of contributions to interfaith understanding, held at partner venues such as The Huffington Center at St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral.
• Events and Gatherings Program An ongoing program of concerts, interfaith dialogues, spiritual gatherings, and online series creating space for exploration, reflection, and connection across faith traditions. Includes in-person and online (Zoom) formats with global participation.
• Multi-faith Coalition A coalition of faith leaders working together to bring spiritual and moral voices to address social justice and constitutional concerns through gatherings, panel discussions, and joint advocacy, co-convened with the Muslim Public Affairs Council.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 150 attendees at Annual Celebration Dinner 2025
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 March 2026MPAC and The Guibord Center co-sponsored 'A Multi-Faith Response to the Current Constitutional Crisis,' an urgent gathering of faith leaders, legal experts, and civil rights advocates. Salam Al-Marayati, President of MPAC, serves on The Guibord Center's panel alongside Connie Rice, Bishop John Taylor, and other distinguished speakers.
• Animal Defenders InternationalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Guibord Center partners with Animal Defenders International (ADI) for the Spirituality of Nature initiative, which explores the sacred bond between animals, nature, and spirit. The partnership includes the award-winning film 'ANIMA: Animals. Faith. Compassion,' ADI's Guatemala lion rescue, and ongoing collaboration with the ADI Wildlife Sanctuary in South Africa. Dr. Lo Sprague received the British Lord Houghton Award for Service to Animal Welfare from ADI in 2020.
• National Council of Churches USA (NCCC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Guibord Center is a co-convener with NCCC for both the Buddhist-Christian Dialogue and Hindu-Christian Dialogue. Dr. Antonios Kireopoulos, Associate General Secretary at NCCC, serves on The Guibord Center's Advisory Council. NCCC's highest honor, The Gwynne Guibord Award for Excellence in Interreligious Leadership, is named after the late founder of The Guibord Center.
• Interfaith Communities Uniting for Justice and Peace (ICUJP)supportingOthersICUJP was created by the late Rev. George Regas at the start of the Iraq war to speak out when the government goes astray. The Guibord Center works alongside ICUJP and CLUE Justice as distinct faith organizations actively confronting illegality and immorality in political and economic actions.
• Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE Justice)supportingOthersCLUE Justice brings together clergy and lay leaders of all faiths with marginalized communities, low-wage workers, and immigrants in the cause of a just economy. The Guibord Center partners with CLUE Justice for advocacy and community support, particularly in immigration assistance efforts.
• UCLA Bedari Kindness InstituteminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMaia Ferdman, Deputy Director of the UCLA Bedari Kindness Institute, has been featured as a presenter in The Guibord Center's Take Heart Now series. The institute is dedicated to elevating the research and practice of kindness and compassion in the world.
• Multiple Faith Communities (Film Participants)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe ANIMA film brought together faith leaders from Baha'i, Brahma Kumaris, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu (ISKCON and Vedanta), Indigenous, Jain, Jewish, Muslim, Sikh, and Zoroastrian communities. These partnerships continue through ongoing interfaith programs and events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Regional players

• Interfaith Center of New York: The Interfaith Center of New York serves as a metropolitan convener for interfaith dialogue, civic engagement, and religious leader training. Comparable to the Guibord Center's convening model, but operates in New York rather than Los Angeles.

Direct peers

• The Interfaith Alliance: The Interfaith Alliance is a national interfaith advocacy organization promoting inclusive democracy and religious freedom. Comparable to the Guibord Center's interfaith dialogue and social justice coalition work, though with a stronger national policy advocacy orientation.
• Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE Justice): CLUE Justice is a Los Angeles-based interfaith coalition of clergy and lay leaders organizing for economic and immigrant justice. Directly comparable to the Guibord Center's Spirituality in Action coalition work, and an active partner organization in LA.
• Interfaith America: Interfaith America (formerly Interfaith Youth Core) is a national interfaith organization building cooperation across religious and nonreligious communities. Directly comparable to The Guibord Center's mission of convening diverse faith traditions, though with a larger national footprint and a focus on higher education and leadership.
• Tanenbaum Center for Interreligious Understanding: Tanenbaum is a New York-based secular nonprofit that promotes interreligious understanding and combats religious prejudice. Directly comparable to the Guibord Center's interfaith education and dialogue programs, with overlapping audiences and educational resource offerings.
• National Council of Churches USA: The National Council of Churches is a major ecumenical organization and an active partner of the Guibord Center. Co-convenes Buddhist-Christian and Hindu-Christian dialogues with the Center, and named its highest interfaith honor after the founder; comparable in bridging faith traditions, though at much larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Parliament of the World's Religions: The Parliament of the World's Religions organizes the world's oldest and largest interfaith gathering. Comparable to the Guibord Center's convening and dialogue mission, though as a periodic mega-event rather than ongoing community programming.
• Religions for Peace: Religions for Peace is the largest international multi-religious coalition with national interfaith councils in 90+ countries. A broad incumbent peer operating in the same interfaith convening space as the Guibord Center, though at a vastly larger global scale.

Others

• Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility: ICCR is a coalition of faith- and values-based investors engaging corporations on social issues. Adjacent to the Guibord Center's Spirituality in Action and social justice coalition work, though focused on shareholder advocacy rather than community dialogue.

Emerging players

• Auburn Theological Seminary: Auburn equips religious leaders with multireligious leadership and anti-racism training. Comparable to the Guibord Center's faith leader convening and interfaith training content, though focused on seminary-based leadership development rather than community programming.

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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