Yoga Alliance Registry, operating under the name Yoga Alliance Foundation, is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Yoga Alliance Foundation 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 12/2023, Yoga Alliance Foundation generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.5%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2018, Yoga Alliance Foundation has awarded 23 individual grants totaling $1,020,477. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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YOGA ALLIANCE FOUNDATION LEVERAGES YOGA FOR SOCIAL IMPACT, AND FOSTERS AN EXPANSIVE, ACCESSIBLE, AND EQUITABLE YOGA COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE YOGA ALLIANCE FOUNDATION LEVERAGES YOGA FOR SOCIAL IMPACT TO FOSTER AN EXPANSIVE, ACCESSIBLE, AND EQUITABLE YOGA COMMUNITY. WE SUPPORT INITIATIVES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BROADENING ACCESS TO YOGA'S HEALING POTENTIAL FOSTERING GREATER EQUITY AND MORE DIVERSE REPRESENTATION WITHIN THE YOGA COMMUNITY AND EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL, SERVICE, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOGA TEACHERS. OUR APPROACH IS TO INVEST IN SUSTAINABILITY AND AMPLIFICATION OF WORK THAT IS IN ALIGNMENT WITH OUR MISSION, LED BY OTHER YOGA ORGANIZATIONS AND YOGA PROFESSIONALS WITH EXPERTISE IN THESE AREAS.
THE YOGA ALLIANCE FOUNDATION LEVERAGES YOGA FOR SOCIAL IMPACT TO FOSTER AN EXPANSIVE, ACCESSIBLE, AND EQUITABLE YOGA COMMUNITY. WE SUPPORT INITIATIVES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BROADENING ACCESS TO YOGA'S HEALING POTENTIAL FOSTERING GREATER EQUITY AND MORE DIVERSE REPRESENTATION WITHIN THE YOGA COMMUNITY AND EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL, SERVICE, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOGA TEACHERS. OUR APPROACH IS TO INVEST IN SUSTAINABILITY AND AMPLIFICATION OF WORK THAT IS IN ALIGNMENT WITH OUR MISSION, LED BY OTHER YOGA ORGANIZATIONS AND YOGA PROFESSIONALS WITH EXPERTISE IN THESE AREAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shannon Roche President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jo-Ann Bance Chair | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Terri Mcdermott Vice Chair (until 12/2023) | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Marion Mugs Mcconnell Secretary (until 12/2023) | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Arun Tilak Treasurer (until 6/2023) | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Swami Asokananda Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Open Box Integration Inc Ams Development & Website Projects | 12/30/17 | $1,050,403 |
The Bridgespan Group Strategic Planning Consultants | 12/30/17 | $326,382 |
The Bridgespan Group Strategic Planning Consultants | 12/30/17 | $326,382 |
Open Box Integration Inc Ams Development & Website Projects | 12/30/17 | $1,050,403 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $212,519 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $212,519 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $363,314 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $56 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,159,466 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $45,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $67,500 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $115,000 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $197,668 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $6,829 |
Other employee benefits | $41,679 |
Payroll taxes | $14,803 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $48 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,096 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $31,750 |
Fees for services: Other | $32,785 |
Advertising and promotion | $92,038 |
Office expenses | $6,259 |
Information technology | $29,130 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $470,185 |
Travel | $56,049 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $167,497 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,528,406 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $607,255 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,247,044 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $16,252 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $2,803,528 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,061 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,734,187 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,196,808 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $143,409 |
Other assets | $4,132,808 |
Total assets | $18,885,352 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,502 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $6,731,859 |
Total liabilities | $6,745,361 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,139,991 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $18,885,352 |
Over the last fiscal year, Yoga Alliance Registry has awarded $90,000 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AWAKENING YOGA SPACES PURPOSE: Grant to support the stipends of the Yoga Teacher Training Stipend program. | $25,000 |
REFUSHE PURPOSE: Grant to support RefuSHE's mental health program, including integration of yoga, and for RefuSHE to document and share its program model with YAF. | $20,000 |
AWAKENING YOGA SPACES PURPOSE: Grant to support the stipends of the Yoga Teacher Training Stipend program. | $25,000 |
REFUSHE PURPOSE: Grant to support RefuSHE's mental health program, including integration of yoga, and for RefuSHE to document and share its program model with YAF. | $20,000 |