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THE AMERICAN MEDITATION INSTITUTE INC
AVERILL PARK, NY · EIN 141799862 · Form 990 · FY2023 · NTEE A20 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · americanmeditation.org
revenue
$243K
expenses
$262K
net assets
$155K
employees
0
volunteers
25
program ratio
89%
mission · from form 990

TO EXTEND THE TEACHINGS OF MEDITATION, YOGA SCIENCE AND PHILOSOPHY, RELATED (CONT. ON SCH O) PHILOSOPHIES AND TEXTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TRADITION OF HIMALYAN MASTERS IN GENERAL AND OF SWAMI RAMA OF THE HIMALAYAS IN PARTICULAR.

profile · synthesized from sources

The American Meditation Institute is a nonprofit educational organization founded in 1996 that teaches meditation and Yoga Science as holistic mind/body medicine. Based in Averill Park, New York, it offers accredited courses, retreats, and publications blending ancient Himalayan wisdom with modern science. Its programs focus on stress reduction, burnout prevention, and spiritual development, primarily serving healthcare professionals and lifelong learners.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

AMI MEDITATION
Entry-level meditation course accredited for continuing medical education by multiple professional associations, designed to reduce stress and prevent burnout
National Conscience Month
Annual January observance promoting exploration of conscience through education, webinars, and a scholarship contest for high school students
Physicians’ CME Conference
Annual continuing medical education conference for physicians and healthcare providers focusing on mind/body medicine and burnout prevention
Yoga Science Lab®
Interactive course allowing students to conduct experiments in Yoga Science and practice meditation-in-action
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 2 activities
    • Offering free guided meditation and community programs
      Hosts free weekly Sunday morning guided meditation and satsang sessions, available in-person and globally online, along with Facebook Live broadcasts and webinar series such as 'Conversations on Your Conscience' to promote accessible mindfulness practice and community engagement.
    • Teaching meditation and yoga science through courses, retreats, and classes
      Offers ongoing in-person and online courses, retreats, lectures, and events including the AMI MEDITATION Foundation Course, Sacred Journey, Yoga Psychology of the Bhagavad Gita, and Easy-Gentle Yoga, designed for personal growth and holistic self-care. Programs are available to the public and structured for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
  • Medical Professional Education & Training 2 activities
    • Providing continuing medical education for healthcare professionals
      Delivers accredited CME programs, conferences, and online courses in meditation and Yoga Science as mind/body medicine for physicians, PAs, NPs, nurses, and other healthcare providers. The AMI MEDITATION Foundation Course is approved for up to 18 CME credits by the American Medical Association and other professional bodies, with annual and quarterly conferences held nationally.
    • Supporting psychological and medical education capacity building
      Established dedicated departments for Medical and Psychological Education to train healthcare professionals in Yoga Science as mind/body medicine. Provides accreditation support for courses and maintains a Speakers Bureau to expand reach. Offers lifelong spiritual practice support for graduates and faculty development with expert co-chairs.
  • Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Hosting National Conscience Month and youth scholarship programs
      Organizes the annual National Conscience Month every January, featuring an essay and art competition with $500 scholarships for high school seniors in creative writing, visual art, music, and video categories to encourage exploration of conscience as a life guide.
  • Free Public Access Nature Sites 1 activity
    • Maintaining contemplative grounds and campus infrastructure
      Develops and maintains a campus with contemplative spaces including flowering gardens, a Buddhi Yoga Labyrinth, walking trails with benches and sculptures, a goldfish pond, waterfall, and the “Darshana” lookout and staircase, open seasonally for public visitation and meditation.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Conducting clinical research on meditation and mind/body medicine
      Conducts peer-reviewed clinical studies and retrospective case studies validating the health benefits of AMI Meditation, particularly in reducing physician burnout, stress, and secondary traumatic stress while increasing compassion satisfaction. Research has received IRB approval and is published in peer-reviewed journals.
    • Publishing educational materials and academic journals
      Publishes the bi-monthly journal 'Transformation: The Journal of Meditation as Mind/Body Medicine' and award-winning books including 'The Heart and Science of Yoga' and 'YOUR CONSCIENCE', which disseminate research and teachings on meditation, yoga science, and conscience as a guide for life.
financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$243K
Contributions & grants$91K37%
Program service revenue$151K62%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$1K
expenses
Total expenses$262K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$50K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$177K
Cash$135K
Investments$0
Liabilities$23K
Net assets$155K
Liquid reserves6.2 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +90.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LEONARD PERLMUTTER PRESIDENT 50 $50K
board members · 9
  • ANDRE TREMBLAY — DIRECTOR
  • ANITA BUROCK STOTTS MD — DIRECTOR
  • ANTHONY SANTILLI MD — DIRECTOR
  • ERIN DELANEY — SECRETARY
  • GEORGE MAYER — DIRECTOR
  • JENNESS PERLMUTTER — VICE PRESIDENT
  • KRISTIN KAELBER MD — DIRECTOR
  • MELANIE GLOECKNER — TREASURER
  • VALERIE CHAKEDIS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 35

Who they work with

  • Albany Medical College Government — Accredited the AMI MEDITATION course for physicians' continuing medical education.
  • Albany Medical College Government — Accredits AMI's MEDITATION entry-level course for medical education credit
  • American Medical Association Government — Accredited the AMI MEDITATION course for physicians' continuing medical education and later for online course offerings.
  • American Medical Association Government — Accredits AMI's MEDITATION entry-level course for medical education credit
  • American Medical Association Government — Approves AMI to teach physicians, PAs, and NPs the AMI Meditation Foundation Course curriculum for Continuing Medical Education credit.
  • American Medical Association Partner — Published research on physician burnout that references the impact of AMI Meditation.
  • American Nurses Association Government — Accredited the AMI MEDITATION course for nurses' continuing medical education.
  • American Nurses Association Government — Accredits AMI's MEDITATION entry-level course for medical education credit
  • American Psychological Association Government — Accredited the AMI MEDITATION course for continuing education credit for psychologists.
  • American Psychological Association Government — Accredits AMI's MEDITATION entry-level course for medical education credit
  • Anita Burock-Stotts Partner — Member of the AMI Department of Medical Education
  • Anthony Santilli Partner — Co-Chair of the AMI Department of Medical Education
  • Berkshire Medical Center Government — Provided Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for AMI's research study on meditation and healthcare provider well-being.
  • Bernie Siegel Partner — Member of the AMI Department of Medical Education
  • Bernie Siegel MD Government — Endorser of The Heart and Science of Yoga® curriculum
  • Beth Netter Partner — Chair Emeritus of the AMI Department of Medical Education
  • Cranwell Resort Partner — Hosted multiple Annual Continuing Medical Education conferences for AMI in Lenox, Massachusetts.
  • Dean Ornish MD Government — Endorser of The Heart and Science of Yoga® curriculum
  • Donna Heffernan Partner — Member of the AMI Department of Medical Education
  • Equinox Resort Partner — Hosted the 12th Annual CME conference in Manchester, Vermont after the return from pandemic-related hiatus.
  • Gustavo Grodnitzky Partner — Member of the AMI Department of Medical Education
  • Gustavo Grodnitzky Ph.D. Partner — Chair of the AMI Department of Psychological Education
  • Jesse Ritvo Partner — Member of the AMI Department of Medical Education
  • Kristin Kaelber Partner — Member of the AMI Department of Medical Education
  • Larry Dossey MD Government — Endorser of The Heart and Science of Yoga® curriculum
  • Mark Pettus Partner — Member of the AMI Department of Medical Education
  • Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses Government — Accredited the AMI MEDITATION course for continuing education credit for nurses.
  • Massachusetts Association of Registered Nurses Government — Accredits AMI's MEDITATION entry-level course for medical education credit
  • Michael Libertazzo Ph.D. Partner — Member of the AMI Department of Psychological Education
  • New York State Nurses Association Government — Accredited the AMI MEDITATION course for nurses' continuing medical education.
+ 5 more
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.

  • Evidence-Based Self-Care Meditation Program
    methodology: evidence_based_self_care
    By delivering a structured, reproducible self-care meditation program grounded in clinical outcomes, the organization produces long-term health-promoting changes, because consistent practice of evidence-based techniques leads to measurable reductions in stress, burnout, and compassion fatigue—particularly among healthcare providers.
  • Inner-Outer Integration for Well-Being
    methodology: inner_outer_integration
    By teaching individuals to align inner intuitive wisdom with outer actions through systematic meditation, the organization improves well-being and relationships, because this alignment fosters authentic behavior, mindful decision-making, and emotional resilience.
  • Integrative Mind-Body Medicine
    methodology: integrative_mind_body_medicine
    By combining ancient Eastern wisdom with modern Western science, the organization creates a holistic approach to wellness that bridges cultural and disciplinary divides, because this integration makes mind-body practices more accessible and credible to medical professionals and the public alike.
  • Lineage-Based Experiential Learning
    methodology: lineage_based_experiential_learning
    By teaching meditation and yoga science through the authentic lineage of the Himalayan Masters and using experiential learning methods, the organization enables practical skill development, because direct transmission and hands-on experimentation foster deeper understanding and real-world application of mind-body techniques.
  • Medical Education Integration
    methodology: medical_education_integration
    By integrating meditation education into medical and psychological continuing education frameworks, the organization promotes professional adoption and clinical application, because embedding mind-body practices within established training systems increases legitimacy and systemic uptake in healthcare.