The Saint Germain Foundation is a gathering place for people who follow the "I am" philosophy, which originated in 1930 when a hiker met an ascended master, Saint Germain. The foundation works with people to incorporate God into their lives on a deeper level than most religions, believing that man needs assistance to stand against the trappings of life. There is no admission process for joining the foundation, and it has no particular political standing. All are welcome.