irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $102KStaff Programs - See Schedule O
- #2 $131KCommunity Program This year, our third Community Program cohort graduated. This 10-16-week, cohort-based, intensive mindfulness training program teaches teenagers about mindfulness in the context of the nervous system and neurobiology. They practiced socially engaged mindfulness that is responsive to the realities of daily life in the world we live in and created independent projects; and taught mindfulness to peers. All students were paid stipends for their participation and travel to and from the program.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Program
10-16-week cohort-based mindfulness training for teenagers, including stipends for participation and travel; focuses on mindfulness in the context of neurobiology and socially engaged practice
Deep Dive Training: Foundations of Trauma-Conscious Care
Two-hour online workshop teaching trauma-conscious care frameworks to educators, youth workers, mental health providers, and others
Staff Programs
Training and mindfulness programming for adult staff working within NYC systems serving youth
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Conduct research and program evaluations on mindfulness program effectivenessProduces peer-reviewed research and conducts program evaluations, such as in high-needs high schools, demonstrating increased self-awareness, self-knowledge, and compassion among students participating in mindfulness programs.
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Trauma-Informed Yoga and Mindfulness Programs 1 activity
- Deliver trauma-sensitive mindfulness programs to youth and adults in high-risk systemsProvides trauma-sensitive mindfulness, yoga, and meditation instruction to youth and adult staff in New York City’s criminal legal, foster care, education, shelter, immigration, psychiatric, and school suspension systems, including in secure detention, under-performing schools, and high-need public schools. Programs aim to support inner healing and help participants overcome systemic barriers to wellness.
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Behavioral Health and Human Services Training 1 activity
- Develop vocational pathways and teaching capacity in wellnessCreates vocational opportunities in the wellness field for alumni of mindfulness programs and develops curriculum and programming to train apprentice teachers, building long-term capacity in trauma-conscious care.
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Trauma-Informed Community Resilience Initiatives 1 activity
- Engage volunteers and external partnerships to extend program reachCollaborates with volunteers and partner organizations to deliver trauma and resiliency programs, including volunteering with 108 Lives in Nepal and serving on faculty at Second Response to teach body-centered trauma management, while also engaging volunteers in organizational support functions like fundraising, data management, and technology.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Facilitate community-building and peer learning through mindfulness practicesUses shared inquiry sessions and experiential practices to build connection and community among youth participants, enabling them to learn from one another through Lineage Project programs.
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Professional Training and Certification in Mental Health 1 activity
- Offer trauma-conscious care training programs with certificationConducts live, online training programs such as "Foundations of Trauma-Conscious Care" via Zoom, including 20-hour public trainings that incorporate mindfulness practices within a trauma-conscious, anti-oppression, and social justice framework. Awards Certificates of Completion to full participants.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$3K
Contributions & grants$32512%
Program service revenue$2K79%
Investment income$2429%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$130K
Program expenses11%
Admin / overhead87%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$72K
Grants paid out$1K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash$221K
Investments$0
Liabilities$130K
Net assets$0
Liquid reserves20.4 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -99.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica Mingus | Co-Executive Director | 40 | $156K |
board members · 3
- Coss Marte — Director
- Gabrielle Napolitano — Chair
- Raymond Blum JR — Treasurer
relationships · 26
Who they work with
- 108 Lives Partner — Organization with which Gina de la Chesnaye volunteers to deliver trauma and resiliency programs in Nepal.
- ABC News Partner — Produced a video and article on the organization's yoga programs in juvenile detention.
- Breathe International Partner — Camila Diaz serves as Director of Breathe International in the U.S., an NGO that promotes mindfulness as a peacebuilding strategy.
- Carla Barrett Partner — Conducted research on the organization's yoga and meditation programs for at-risk youth.
- Channel One News Partner — Aired a segment on teen meditation programs in schools.
- Columbia University Network — Institution where April Frazier participated in the Spirituality Mind Body Institute cohort.
- Dharma Yoga Network — Organization through which April Frazier received her 200-hour yoga teacher certification.
- Elephant Journal Partner — Published an article by Anneke Lucas about the organization's work.
- Garrison Institute Partner — Chia-Ti serves on faculty with the Garrison Institute's Contemplative-Based Resiliency Project, which trains humanitarian aid workers globally.
- International Center for Mental Health and Human Rights Partner — Organization where Gina de la Chesnaye serves as Trauma Resource Director.
- Metta Foundation Partner — Organization through which Bart van Melik teaches meditation in addition to his work with Lineage Project.
- NBC New York Partner — Aired a video on monks teaching meditation to incarcerated teens.
- Nalanda Institute Partner — Organization through which Bart van Melik teaches meditation in addition to his work with Lineage Project.
- New York Insight Meditation Center Partner — Organization through which Bart van Melik teaches meditation in addition to his work with Lineage Project.
- New York Yoga + Life Magazine Partner — Published an article on the organization's work with the next generation of mindful beings.
- PIX11 News Partner — Produced a story featuring a Lineage student discussing the impact of mindfulness programs during Mental Health Awareness Month.
- Second Response Partner — Organization where Gina de la Chesnaye serves on faculty, teaching trauma management methods.
- The Three Jewels Partner — Organization where Gina de la Chesnaye serves as Director of Yoga.
- The Village Voice Partner — Published a feature article and video about Lineage’s mindfulness program for homeless youth in the Bronx.
- The Village Voice Partner — Published a feature article and video on the organization's yoga program for at-risk children.
- Tricycle Partner — Featured an interview with Lineage Co-Executive Director Gabrielle Prisco about the organization's mindfulness work.
- Tricycle Magazine Partner — Featured in a published article about the organization's work.
- Urban Asanas Partner — Organization where April Frazier teaches yoga.
- Yoga Dork Partner — Published an article on the organization's yoga programs in juvenile detention.
- YogaCity Partner — Published an interview with the Executive Director on ahimsa activism.
- exalt youth Partner — Camila Diaz is a Lead Teacher at exalt youth, an organization serving court-involved youth in New York City.
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.
- Integration of Cultural Competency and Resiliency Theory in Trainingmethodology: cultural_competency_integrationBy integrating mindfulness with cultural competency and resiliency theory, we create inclusive environments and support emotional regulation, because addressing cultural context alongside trauma increases the relevance and effectiveness of interventions.
- Neurobiology-Informed, Peer-Led Mindfulness Educationmethodology: neurobiology_informed_mindfulnessBy delivering mindfulness through a neuroscience-informed, cohort-based model with peer teaching, we increase real-world application and sustained engagement, because grounding practice in brain science and peer learning enhances relevance and retention for at-risk youth.
- Shared Inquiry for Peer-Led Wisdom Developmentmethodology: shared_inquiryBy creating space for shared inquiry among youth, we enable access to collective and inner wisdom, because peer dialogue fosters self-discovery and mutual learning more effectively than top-down instruction.
- Trauma-Conscious Care as Systemic Frameworkmethodology: trauma_conscious_careBy applying trauma-conscious care as a systemic framework that shifts from deficit-based to resource-focused support, we transform service delivery, because emphasizing inherent strengths and resilience changes how institutions engage with youth and staff.
- Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness for Resilience and Equitymethodology: trauma_sensitive_mindfulnessBy teaching mindfulness as a trauma-sensitive, body-based practice, we foster resilience and emotional regulation in youth and staff within high-risk systems, because adapting mindfulness to address racial, socioeconomic, and systemic trauma barriers increases accessibility and healing impact.