YOGA ALLIANCE REGISTRY Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

YOGA ALLIANCE REGISTRY

EIN 94-3079524 · Education N.E.C. (B99)

What they do

We Advocate for Yoga, In Its Wholeness, and for All Human Beings In Theirs. Yoga Alliance Foundation Works to Foster An Expansive, Accessible, and Inclusive Yoga Community By Leveraging Yoga for Social Impact. Through Activated Collective Care, Strategic Partnerships, and Advocacy, We Bring Yoga to More Places, Spaces, and Communities Around The World, Reaching Beyond Traditional Studio Settings to Make The Practice Available to Everyone Who Can Benefit From Its Transfomative Potential.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $67.10 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders16 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

40.06%of revenue went to mission work67.1% of expenses · Program services

$59.68spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

19.62%of revenue went to management and office costs32.9% of expenses

$8.84in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

3.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$3,408,451

Mission workProgram services$1,365,36440.06% of revenue67.1% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$668,70019.62% of revenue32.9% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$1,374,38740.32% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$2,034,06459.68% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 67.1% mission · 32.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 59.68% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 75.2% mission · 24.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 131.82% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 35.1% mission · 64.9% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 266.71% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 81.2% mission · 18.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 230.95% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 60.2% mission · 39.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 346.28% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 49.9% mission · 50.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 172.34% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 55.5% mission · 44.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 109.01% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 83.5% mission · 16.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 47.78% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$3,408,451

Expenses$2,034,064

Annual surplus $1,374,387 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,365,364 · 67.1% of expenses

Management and office costs$668,700 · 32.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$3,408,451

Expenses$2,034,064

Assets$17,985,593

Income$9,464,742

Contributions$126,332

Mission work (program services)$1,365,364

Grants given$1,052,683

Average grant$43,862

Management and general$668,700

Stocks and bonds$9,883,292

Accounting fees$25,949

Investing fees$53,088

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

KRISTINA GRAFFMANAGING DIRECTOR · 18 hrs/week $138,395Base $108,799 · Other $29,596

SHANNON ROCHEPRESIDENT & CEO · 1 hrs/week $46,430Base $8,730 · Other $37,700

HILARY J MUGHLOOCOO · 1 hrs/week $41,590Base $5,351 · Other $36,239

ELANA D REESEHEAD OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT · 1 hrs/week $26,716Base $3,968 · Other $22,748

TONI CAREYVICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS · 1 hrs/week $23,620Base $4,094 · Other $19,526

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (16)

KRISTINA GRAFFMANAGING DIRECTOR

SHANNON ROCHEPRESIDENT & CEO

HILARY J MUGHLOOCOO

ELANA D REESEHEAD OF COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

TONI CAREYVICE PRESIDENT OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS

CHANDANA ACHANTABOARD MEMBER

JO-ANN BANCECHAIR

KRISTOFFER CARTERBOARD MEMBER

LUCIA PHAM-SINCLAIRBOARD MEMBER (JAN-MAY)

MARION MUGS MCCONNELLBOARD MEMBER

MARSHA BANKS-HAROLDBOARD MEMBER (JAN-SEPT)

NISHA DEVI RODRIGOBOARD MEMBER

SIDDHARTH KULKARNISECRETARY (JAN)

SWAMI ASOKANANDABOARD MEMBER

TERRI MCDERMOTTBOARD MEMBER

YOSHI AONOTREASURER (JAN)

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1992
Location: 4201 Wilson Boulevard 605, Arlington, VA 22203
County: Arlington
In care of: Shannon Rouche
Primary officer: Shannon Rouche, President & CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailfoundation@yogaalliance.org Phone(571) 482-3355

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: APRIO ADVISORY GROUP LLC
NTEE classification: Education N.E.C. (B99)
IRS tax category: Education N.E.C.
Grant-giving organization: Yes