Yogi Squad
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Stress and anxiety are rising among students, impacting their well-being and ability to learn. Yogi Squad addresses this by equipping kids with mindfulness, movement, and literacy-inspired tools to manage stress, build resilience, and develop self-awareness. Through school partnerships, community outreach, and digital resources, we ensure that mindfulness education is accessible to all. Serving over 17,000 students in 2025 through 929 classes, we collaborate with schools and organizations like Rainwater Charitable Foundation, Texas Health Community Hope, Fort Worth Bontanic Gardens, Near Southside Inc. and Funkytown Mindful Market to provide free wellness programs across Fort Worth. Our vision is to integrate mindfulness into everyday learning, fostering emotional well-being and positive mental health. Looking ahead, we aim to expand our reach through the Mindful Mobile, a wellness studio on wheels, bringing mindfulness and yoga directly to underserved communities.
- Income
- $98,407
- Spending
- $80,259
- Reserves
- 2.7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 53%
- Highest pay
- $34,723, executive director & board president
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
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.7 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 18% 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 (4)
- $55,748 spent. Mindful Classrooms, Connected Communities is a mindfulness and literacy enrichment program serving more than 2,500 students and educators across Tarrant County each month. Supported by local foundations and community partners, the program delivers short, high-impact lessons that help students build a shared language around mindfulness while practicing simple breathing, movement, and self-regulation tools that support focus, calm, and emotional awareness. What began as a single pilot campus in 2024 has grown to five Title I campuses across Fort Worth ISD and Arlington ISD. Due to its strong outcomes and enthusiastic response from schools, the program is set to expand further in the 2026-2027 school year.
- $16,846 spent. The School Squad Grant Program is transforming local schools by providing free, high-quality mindfulness education that empowers students to manage emotions, navigate challenges, and build self-awareness. In 2025, we impacted over 9,320 students across Title 1 campuses throughout Tarrant County, equipping them with research-based tools to foster positive mental health habits. Through engaging lessons, students learn how their brains react to stress and gain practical strategies to regulate emotions and make thoughtful choices. By making mindfulness education accessible to all, Yogi Squad is creating a lasting impact-helping students develop resilience, self-control, and emotional well-being that extends far beyond the classroom.
- $4,211 spent. Member Mondays is making a meaningful impact by expanding access to yoga and mindfulness for families in the Fort Worth community. This initiative ensures that cost is never a barrier, providing affordable, in-person yoga sessions and online mindfulness resources each week. In 2025, we served 9+ families weekly and provided 35+ hours of after-school mindfulness lessons at a local park, equipping participants with tools to manage stress and build resilience. By making wellness practices accessible, we are strengthening families and communities. Support for this program directly sustains vital mindfulness education for those who need it most.
- $8,423 spent. With thousands of views and watch time hours, Yogi Squad is breaking down barriers to wellness by providing free, accessible mindfulness and movement resources for families in low-socioeconomic communities. Every child deserves the tools to manage stress and build confidence, regardless of financial circumstances. Our YouTube channel offers engaging, easy-to-follow videos, from "Mindful Minute" breathwork exercises to interactive storytime yoga, ensuring that kids of all ages and abilities can benefit. With calming techniques, energizing yoga flows, and confidence-building stories, we are empowering children and families with lifelong skills for emotional resilience, self-regulation, and well-being-anytime, anywhere, at no cost.
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
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 2025.
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 April 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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