named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Mindful Movement
Guided physical practices combining mindfulness with movement, including walking meditation, yoga, stretching, and breathwork to strengthen mind-body connection and reduce stress
Mindful.org Educational Content
Produces evidence-based articles, guided meditations, and email series on mindfulness topics including stress management, sleep, self-compassion, and emotional resilience
Walking Meditation
Structured practice teaching individuals to bring full awareness to the act of walking, using sensory focus, body scanning, and intentional phrases to cultivate presence
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 7 activities
- Conducts and disseminates research on mindfulness practicesSupports emerging research on mindfulness, including studies on present-moment awareness, mindful movement, and stress resilience. Publishes findings and curates evidence-based content, such as a review of 14 studies showing improved sleep quality from mindful movement.
- Distributes free mindfulness resources and educational guidesProvides evidence-based content, meditation guides, and structured email courses such as a 5-day beginner’s meditation guide, a 4-week self-affirmation challenge, and mindful eating frameworks. These include journaling prompts, illustrated calendars, and community engagement components.
- Offers online and in-person mindfulness training programsDelivers mindfulness training through online courses, 10-week in-person programs, and two-day workshops, reaching university students, staff, and corporate employees. Notable programs include training over 7,000 employees and partnering with SAP to train over 10,000 individuals.
- Organizes mindfulness retreats and public engagement eventsPlans and promotes sponsored mindfulness retreats in various formats, including at-home and nature-based programs, to increase accessibility and deepen public engagement with mindfulness practices.
- Promotes self-compassion and emotional well-being practicesOffers guided meditations and practical tools such as writing self-compassionate letters, practicing loving-kindness meditation, and using the RAIN of Self-Compassion technique to support emotional regulation and personal growth.
- Supports mindfulness integration in organizations through capacity buildingTrains internal mindfulness trainers and ambassadors within organizations, such as at SAP, to sustain mindfulness practices across multiple locations. This includes developing internal leadership capacity to support ongoing practice.
- Supports sleep and stress reduction through mindfulnessProvides guided meditations, movement practices, and email series specifically designed to improve sleep quality and reduce stress by promoting present-moment awareness and calming the mind.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Advances mindful thought leadership through programming and partnershipsDevelops thought leadership content, including podcasting and convenings, and provides consulting to cities through the Mindful Cities Initiative. Also facilitates board and team discussions on diversity and inclusion.
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Tai Chi and Mind-Body Wellness Instruction 1 activity
- Offers tools for mindful breathing and movementProvides a free, interactive in-browser breathing pacer and short mindful movement practices designed to refresh focus, strengthen the spine, and synchronize mind and body. These include 2- and 3-minute exercises accessible without registration.
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Promotes mindfulness for children and youthProvides age-appropriate mindfulness resources, including guided practices, sensory-based activities like mindful snacking and glitter jars, and gratitude exercises such as "Three Good Things" to support focus, self-control, and compassion in children.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Provides a free mindfulness app with guided practicesOffers a mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms featuring short guided mindfulness sessions, including a 1-minute practice, body scans for children, and tools for emotional regulation. The app is free and accessible to the public.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$89K
Contributions & grants$10K11%
Program service revenue$79K89%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$86K
Program expenses86%
Admin / overhead14%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$38K
Cash$96K
Investments$0
Liabilities$35K
Net assets$35K
Liquid reserves13.4 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +28.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 2
- Eric Ruby — Trustee
- Kenneth Einhorn — Trustee
relationships · 31
Who they work with
- American Psychological Association Government — Cited for the Stress in America Survey findings.
- Centers for Disease Control Government — Cited for data on stress levels among American workers.
- Christopher Willard Partner — Provides family mindfulness practices, including a kindness meditation for children.
- Dr. Mark Bertin Partner — Collaborates on developing guided mindfulness practices for children and teens.
- Elisha Goldstein Partner — Co-author of mindful parenting strategies and family mindfulness practices.
- Elisha Goldstein Partner — Provides a beginner’s loving-kindness meditation practice featured on the site.
- European Journal of Social Psychology Partner — Cited source of research on body posture and confidence used to support mindful movement benefits.
- Garrison Institute Partner — Collaborates with the Garrison Institute to feature contemplative and compassion-centered retreats that blend meditation and ethical engagement.
- Hiking My Feelings Partner — Features Hiking My Feelings’ wilderness wellness retreats that combine mindful movement, self-discovery, and conservation for women.
- Insight Timer Partner — Collaborated with Verizon Media to provide employees access to mindfulness content through a dedicated app partnership.
- Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health Partner — Features Kripalu Center’s retreats that emphasize secular, accessible mindfulness practices, yoga, and emotional clarity.
- Linda Graham Partner — Contributes a self-compassion practice to rewire the brain for resilience.
- Mindful Staff Coalition — Editorial team responsible for researching and curating mindfulness content for the organization.
- Mindful Staff Partner — Collaborates with editorial staff to produce mindfulness content
- Mindful Workplace Alliance (MWA) Network — Member organization within a network of companies advancing mindfulness in workplace culture.
- Mindfulness Northwest Partner — Collaborates with Mindfulness Northwest to promote silent, MBSR-based retreats in natural coastal settings.
- Mindfulness.com Partner — Collaborates to offer guided meditations and mindfulness coaching through the Mindfulness.com app.
- Mindfulness.com Partner — Collaborates with Mindfulness.com to co-create the Mindful Affirmations Card Deck and provide unlocked mindfulness coaching sessions and guided meditations.
- National Institute of Mental Health Government — Cited as a source for the definition and health impacts of stress.
- New Harbinger Publications, Inc. Partner — Collaborates on the publication and distribution of educational content related to mindful eating.
- Omeda Partner — Collaborates on the development or promotion of the Omeda meditation app featured in a homepage banner.
- Omega Institute Partner — Partners with Omega Institute to promote mindfulness retreats that integrate contemplative practice with integration into daily life.
- Pause to Be Present Partner — Partners with Pause to Be Present to promote secular mindfulness retreats focused on nervous-system regulation and community support.
- Retreat in the Pines Partner — Partners with Retreat in the Pines to offer women-centered mindfulness and self-care retreats.
- Scott Rogers Partner — Develops nature-based mindfulness practices for preschoolers.
- Search Inside Yourself Leadership Institute (SIYLI) Partner — Partnered with SAP to deliver mindfulness training programs based in neuroscience.
- Sharpham Trust Partner — Features Sharpham Trust retreats that emphasize mindfulness in nature and ecological responsibility.
- Susan Kaiser Greenland Partner — Contributes mindfulness practices for children, including the "Three Good Things" appreciation exercise.
- Tara Brach Partner — Collaborates by sharing the RAIN of Self-Compassion meditation practice.
- UMass Medical Center Partner — Partnered with Dr. Jon Kabat-Zinn’s Stress Reduction Clinic at UMass Medical Center to develop Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Collective Mindfulness Through Network Buildingmethodology: network_buildingBy connecting individuals and organizations committed to mindfulness, we amplify social impact, because shared values and collaborative infrastructure strengthen the reach and cultural relevance of mindfulness in society.
- Cultivating Self-Compassion and Emotional Healingmethodology: self_compassion_modelBy applying self-compassion and structured meditation frameworks like RAIN, we de-condition limiting self-beliefs and foster emotional resilience, because treating oneself with kindness reduces self-judgment and creates psychological safety for healing.
- Integration of Mindfulness into Daily Lifemethodology: routine_integrationBy embedding brief, accessible mindfulness practices into existing routines, we increase adoption and sustainability, because low-burden integration reduces barriers and supports consistent engagement across diverse populations.
- Mind-Body Integration via Breath and Movementmethodology: mind_body_regulationBy using intentional breathing and mindful movement to regulate the nervous system, we promote physiological calm and present-moment awareness, because somatic practices like extended exhales stimulate the vagus nerve and signal safety to the brain.
- Mindfulness as Present-Moment Awarenessmethodology: present_moment_awarenessBy training attention to focus on present-moment experience, we improve stress resilience and emotional regulation, because sustained non-reactive awareness disrupts autopilot patterns and reduces identification with distressing thoughts.