Atha Yoga Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
WE ARE COMMITTED TO OFFERING OUR COMMUNITY TRANSFORMATIONAL GROWTH WHILE CONNECTING WITH FELLOW HUMANS THROUGH LOVE, KINDNESS, AND EDUCATION. THROUGH OUR OUTREACH PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIPS, WE AIM TO MAKE YOGA, MEDITATION AND HEALING BODYWORK ACCESSIBLE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO MAY NOT HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE ITS BENEFITS. BY COLLABORATING WITH LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY CENTERS, WE SEEK TO BRING THE HEALING POWER OF YOGA TO ALL. OUR MISSION IS TO OFFER THESE GIFTS TO THE WORLD BY STARTING IN OUR OWN COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $39,087
- Spending
- $16,769
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- -72.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
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
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 38 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (health care, under $250k).
Independent board
0 of 252 of 2 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no 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.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (1)
- $16,769 spent. NAMI WALKATHA YOGA FOUNDATION JOINED FORCES WITH NAMI (NATIONAL ALLIANCE ON MENTAL ILLNESS) TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT ON MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, WELLNESS, AND UNDERSTANDING. NAMI IS AN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES AFFECTED BY MENTAL ILLNESS. THEY PROVIDE ESSENTIAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY, AND RESOURCES, WORKING TO TIRELESSLY TO BREAK DOWN THE STIGMA SURROUNDING MENTAL HEALTH. BY WALKING WITH US, YOU'LL BE CONTRIBUTING TO A HARMONIOUS WORLD WHERE MENTAL WELL-BEING IS A PRIORITY.FOR EXAMPLE:YOGA FOR FIRST RESPONDERSATHA YOGA FOUNDATION PROVIDES YOGA TO LOCAL AREA FIRST RESPONDERS TO OFFER YOGA AND MEDITATION AS A MEANS TO EASE TENSION AND CULTIVATE MINDFULNESS.SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGE ATHA YOGA FOUNDATION PARTNERED WITH SOS CHILDRENS VILLAGE TO OFFER FOSTER PARENTS, TEACHERS, AND STAFF REGULAR YOGA, MEDITATION, AND OTHER MINDFULNESS PRACTICES.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2022.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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