EIN 20-2448697

The Art of Yoga Project

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
56
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
Description
The Art of Yoga Project brings mindfulness-based practices to system-involved and other marginalized youth for their healing and empowerment. The organization understands that youth require a predictable, safe, supportive environment to heal, so they combine yoga with art activities. Quarterly surveys have shown at least 80% of youth consistently reporting improvements in interpersonal skills, pro-social behavior, and emotional regulation outside of class. Qualitative results suggest that the youth benefits greatly from the program.
Total revenues
$847,386
2024
Total expenses
$760,222
2024
Total assets
$872,813
2024
Num. employees
56
2024

Program areas at The Art of Yoga Project

The Art of Yoga Project quarterly surveys have shown at least 80% of youth consistently reporting improvements in interpersonal skills, pro-social behavior, and emotional regulation outside of class. Qualitative results suggests that The youth benefits greatly from an opportunity to feel safe and calm, a chance to learn how to best deal with their anger or negative emotions, and to spend time being fully present in their bodies' each day versus The typical dissociation trauma can bring. Mentoring case studies show youth view themselves in a more positive and hopeful way; choose positive behaviors, and have improved relationships with family members, peers, teachers, and other case providers. Since our inception, The Art of Yoga Project has delivered over 15,000 classes to more than 10,000 unique youth.

Who funds The Art of Yoga Project

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$37,500
The Mental Insight FoundationCharitable$30,000
National Philanthropic TrustHuman Services$25,500
...and 15 more grants received

Personnel at The Art of Yoga Project

NameTitleCompensation
Lisa PedersenExecutive Director$158,858
Mary Lynn FittonDirector
Mary Lynn FittonFounding Director
Sarah SykesDevelopment Manager
Kelli TomlinsonTreasurer$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for The Art of Yoga Project

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$824,610
Program services$3,200
Investment income and dividends$29,117
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-9,541
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$847,386

Form 990s for The Art of Yoga Project

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-09-20990View PDF
2023-062023-10-08990View PDF
2022-062022-09-27990View PDF
2021-062021-10-20990View PDF
2020-062021-02-19990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 21, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 1, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 7, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from Alice Shaver Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Mental Insight Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsFamily service centersMuseumsCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
555 Bryant St 232
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
County
Santa Clara County, CA
Website URL
theartofyogaproject.org/ 
Phone
(650) 924-9222
IRS details
EIN
20-2448697
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P50: Personal Social Services
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
128464
FTB Entity ID
2853834
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-10-16
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