Open Up
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Teaches mindfulness tools through movement & art practices that center people living with disablities.
- Income
- $712,654
- Spending
- $614,682
- Spent on programs
- 83%
- Reserves
- 3.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 62%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 39
- Highest pay
- $74,122, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 45% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 33% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 14% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 76% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1583% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2510 of 10 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (7)
- $191,821 spent. Open Movement - provided 403 free community movement classes & events, serving 2,311 participants - more than double the 949 served in 2023. This growth reflects both increased community demand & the commitment to making inclusive wellness opportunities accessible to all. The weekly classes & monthly events offer welcoming, no-cost opportunities to practice yoga, dance, improvisation, mindfulness, & strength conditioning in a supportive environment. Designed with equity & accessibility at the core, these programs bring together individuals with disabilities, families, caregivers, & allies to share in movement, connection, & joy. Through these experiences, participants build confidence, reduce stress, strengthen social connections & develop lifelong wellness practices. By expanding access to inclusive movement & mindfulness. Continues to advance the missionof fostering well-being, belonging, & community for people of all abilities.
- $113,044 spent. Open Schools - Reached over 400 students across the 15 schools during the school day& engaged an additional 53 students in out-of-school clubs & camps, 43% of whom identified as having a disability. These programs create inclusive learning opportunities that support both personal growth & collective community building. The tailered yoga & mindfulness classes are offered in pre-K, school, & summer class settings, where they meet the physical, mental, & behavorial needs of each child. By fostering teamwork, self-awareness, & resilience in supportive group environments. Helps young people of all abilities develop skills that strengthen their well-veing & their connections with others.
- $130,379 spent. Open Spaces: Provides spaces, resources, & conversations for the community to explore teh intersections of identity, disability, & wellness as pathways to individual & collective growth. Produced 11 livestreamed Sunday Safe Spaces conversations featuring 35 guest experts, reaching more than 2,500 social media viewers. These sessions were also archived & shared as podcasts, extending their reach to 12,300 YouTube viewers. In addition, 85 affinity groups were hosted that brought together people with shared identities to build connection & support. Beyond digital programming, relationships with affinity groups, pareents, schools, & community stakeholders are strengthened by participating in local block parties, family resource fairs, & collaborative initiatives addressing community needs. This work helps to bridge divides between people who identify as living with disabilities & those who do not, advancing our mission to increase belonging & quality of life for everyone.
- $155 spent. Open Training - Delivers professional development for diverse audiences, including tailored mindfulness training, curriculum development, consultations on workplace accessibility & inclusivity, & an internationally recognized 200-hour accessible Yoga Teacher Training Certification, certified by the Yoga Alliance. 234 adult learners through 15 adult learning opportunities, including 60 Western PA superintendents. 5 new yoga teachers were trained, the 5th teacher cohort has been trained since the beginning of the program -
- $76,694 spent. 60% of whom identified as having a disability, to empower community members with new growth & career Opportunities.
- Open Training - Delivers professional development for diverse audiences, 155. 0. 9300.
- 60% of whom identified as having a disability, to 76694. 0. 0.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 November 6, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 November 4, 2026.
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