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Yoga Collective of Yakima

EIN 47-5131801 · Yakima, WA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To serve and support the community by providing free yoga, and other mind, body, and spirit classes that are inclusive and representative of our community.

Income
$88,484
Spending
$80,152
Reserves
13.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $62,067 spent. During 2025, The Yoga Collective of Yakima (YOCO) offered 934 free yoga and holistic wellness classes, serving 8,327 participants across a variety of community-based settings throughout the year as part of its core charitable purpose. These classes advanced YOCO's mission by providing accessible programming for individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and income levels. Programming emphasized inclusivity, physical and mental well-being, and community connection, with classes led primarily by trained volunteer instructors. All classes were offered free of charge, ensuring access was not limited by financial ability.
  2. $18,085 spent. During 2025, YOCO offered a Yoga Teacher Training course to expand and strengthen its pool of volunteer instructors supporting free community programming. The program supported skill development, aligning with YOCO's inclusive mission, and long-term volunteer engagement. By training and supporting volunteer instructors, YOCO increased its capacity to deliver free programming while maintaining instructional quality and community responsiveness.
  3. In addition to its regular class offerings, YOCO expanded access to wellness through targeted outreach and specialized programs designed to meet community needs through intentional community partnerships. These efforts included partnerships with local organizations and facilities to bring yoga and mindfulness practices to underserved populations, as well as the introduction of complementary wellness activities such as sound healing, movement-based events, and meditative practices. These programs supported physical health, stress reduction, and social connection, further strengthening YOCO's role as a community wellness resource.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2015.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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