Art Of Yoga Project

Organization Overview

Art Of Yoga Project is located in Palo Alto, CA. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Art Of Yoga Project employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Art Of Yoga Project is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Art Of Yoga Project generated $763.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $686.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.3% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE ART OF YOGA PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO BRING MINDFULNESS-BASED PRACTICES TO SYSTEM-INVOLVED AND OTHER MARGINALIZED YOUTH FOR THEIR HEALING AND EMPOWERMENT. WE UNDERSTAND THAT YOUTH REQUIRE A PREDICTABLE, SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT TO HEAL. WE COMBINE YOGA, MEDITATION, AND EXPRESSIVE ARTS AS PART OF ESSENTIAL, THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS TO REGULATE TRAUMATIZED INDIVIDUALS' NERVOUS SYSTEMS AND BRING THEM BACK INTO BALANCE. OUR MODEL INCLUDES SPECIALLY TRAINED TRAUMA-INFORMED TEACHERS WHO BRING TOOLS FOR SELF-AWARENESS AND SELF-REGULATION TO MOVE YOUTH FROM VULNERABILITY INTO RESILIENCE. WE ARE LEADERS IN THE MOVEMENT TO ENSURE MINDFULNESS-BASED PRACTICES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL CREATING INNOVATIVE COLLABORATIONS WITHIN SYSTEMS THAT SERVE YOUTH.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Lisa Pedersen
Executive Dir.
$148,989
Amy Santullo
Chairman
$0
Jennifer Friedman
Secretary
$0
Kelli Tomlinson
Treasurer
$0
Denise Henry
Board Member
$0
Rebecca Padnos Altamirano
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $374,289
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$386,161
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$760,450
Total Program Service Revenue$2,915
Investment income $49
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $763,414

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Art Of Yoga Project has recieved totaling $15,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Violet World Foundations

Ft Mitchell, KY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$10,000
Alice Shaver Foundation

Williamstown, MA

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$5,000
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