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Yoga Society of New York Inc
Monroe, NY · EIN 237282807 · Form 990 · FY2024 · Small ($100K-$1M) · anandaashram.org
revenue
$594K
expenses
$685K
net assets
$1.2M
employees
18
program ratio
57%
mission · from form 990

The worship, practice, teaching and education of that belief known as Yoga which is a system of physical, mental and spiritual training seeking the union of mortal man with the Supreme Spirit. Yoga is the joining, union and re-integration of the individual consciousness with the cosmic consciousness.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Yoga Society of New York Inc operates Ananda Ashram in Monroe, NY, a spiritual retreat center dedicated to the practice, teaching, and study of yoga, Sanskrit, and Eastern philosophy. The organization offers yoga teacher training, meditation programs, and cultural instruction in Indian classical music and dance. It serves members and the general public through residential stays, workshops, and educational programs rooted in the tradition of Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $328K
    Lodging facilities for members and general public for extended stay availability.
  2. #2 $17K
    Gift shop to provide additional sources and resources for members and the general public.
named programs · 6 · from sources

What they call their work

East-West School of Dance
Offers instruction in Kathak dance under Pandit Satya Narayana Charka, preserving and transmitting classical Indian dance forms
East-West School of Music
Teaches North Indian classical music, sitar, tabla, and vocal performance, directed by faculty including Arjun Verma and Deepak Kumar
Gift Shop
Operates a retail shop offering resources and materials for members and visitors, contributing to organizational sustainability
Lodging Facilities
Provides extended-stay lodging for members and the general public at Ananda Ashram, supporting immersive yoga and spiritual practice
Sanskrit and Vedanta Studies
Provides instruction in Sanskrit language and Yoga-Vedanta philosophy, continuing the teachings of Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati through regular classes and programs
School of Hatha Yoga
Offers yoga teacher training and classes in Hatha Yoga, including 200- and 500-hour RYT programs, rooted in the eight-limbed path and Ananda Ashram tradition
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 4 activities
    • Facilitating day guest visits and public participation
      Offers day guest visits allowing participation in the daily ashram rhythm and scheduled activities such as meditation, yoga, and chanting without requiring an overnight stay.
    • Hosting workshops, retreats, and special events
      Organizes seasonal workshops, retreats, and special events focused on deepening spiritual understanding, personal growth, and engagement with Eastern and Western music and philosophical traditions.
    • Offering Hatha Yoga and meditation instruction
      Provides daily Hatha Yoga classes for all levels, integrating physical postures, breathwork, relaxation, and meditation, with ongoing instruction in traditional yogic philosophy and practice.
    • Operating extended-stay lodging and accommodations
      Provides overnight and extended guest residencies ranging from short stays to three months, offering shared accommodations, vegetarian meals, and full participation in daily spiritual practices including meditation, yoga, and scriptural study.
  • Religious Worship and Spiritual Instruction 2 activities
    • Hosting daily and weekly spiritual practices
      Conducts daily and weekly programs including morning and evening meditation, Vedic fire ceremonies, Sanskrit chanting, scriptural study, kirtan, and Gita study, both in person and via Zoom, as part of a structured ashram rhythm open to the public.
    • Organizing World Sanskrit Day celebrations
      Hosts the World Sanskrit Day 2026 Celebration to honor Sanskrit lineage and sacred wisdom through community learning, practice, and cultural events.
  • Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 2 activities
    • Hosting multimedia dance drama performances
      Produces and hosts an annual outdoor multimedia performance of the Ramayana epic on a lakeside stage, as well as other classical Indian dance dramas and performances featuring guest artists and traditional dance forms.
    • Providing instruction in Indian classical music and dance
      Offers regular instruction in North Indian vocal music, Tabla, Sitar, and Kathak dance through seven teaching centers in the New York/New Jersey region, and sponsors guest artists and performances in Eastern and Western dance traditions.
  • Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
    • Authoring and publishing spiritual and philosophical texts
      Authored and published major works including The Textbook of Yoga Psychology, Self Analysis and Self Knowledge, translations of the Upanishads, and numerous spiritual essays to advance understanding of Yoga Psychology and Vedanta philosophy.
  • Nonprofit-Operated Cafés and Social Enterprises 1 activity
    • Operating gift shop and resource sales
      Runs a gift shop providing resources and materials to members and the general public, supporting access to spiritual and educational content.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Establishing and supporting affiliated spiritual and educational organizations
      Founded the Yoga Society of San Francisco and inspired the creation of multiple meditation centers; established the Baba Bhagavandas Publication Trust to preserve and disseminate spiritual teachings.
    • Offering Sanskrit language and scriptural education
      Provides ongoing instruction in Sanskrit pronunciation, grammar, scriptural study, and poetic meters through the School of Sanskrit, including specialized courses and weekly classes using traditional teaching methods.
    • Providing workstudy programs for spiritual engagement
      Offers part-time and full-time workstudy programs requiring 15–30 hours of weekly service in exchange for 50% reduction or full coverage of room and board in shared accommodations, integrating service (seva) with spiritual practice.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$594K
Contributions & grants$85K14%
Program service revenue$507K85%
Investment income$2K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$685K
Program expenses57%
Admin / overhead43%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$116K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$1.54M
Cash$168K
Investments$0
Liabilities$389K
Net assets$1.15M
Liquid reserves3.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 8
  • Arlene Washburn — Recording Secretary
  • Dominic Barber — Assistant Treasurer
  • Hari Mulukutla — President
  • Jayshree Pugh — Treasurer
  • Kim Lesley — Director
  • Sara Klein — Director
  • Tracy Verma — Corresponding Secretary
  • Vidya Chapman — Vice President
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • Ali Akbar College of Music Partner — Shared instructional affiliation in North Indian classical music through the East-West School of Music.
  • Ananda Ashram Partner — Collaborative relationship involving shared faculty and teacher training programs.
  • Ananda Ashram Partner — Collaborative relationship through shared programming and leadership in meditation and Yoga-Vedanta
  • Ananda Ashram Partner — Hosts shared spiritual practices and programs in the lineage of Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati.
  • Ananda Ashram Partner — Joan Suval, a founding member of Ananda Ashram, offered meditations and programs at the organization for over fifty years.
  • Ananda Ashram Partner — Yoga Society of New York Inc partners with Ananda Ashram to offer workstudy opportunities involving service and spiritual practice.
  • Baba Bhagavandas Publication Trust Partner — Collaborates to preserve and disseminate the founder's teachings and recorded works.
  • Baba Bhagavandas Publication Trust Partner — Yoga Society of New York leadership linked to trust founded by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati.
  • East-West Sanskrit Institute Partner — Co-founded by Shanta Bulkin, collaborates in organizing the World Sanskrit Day Celebration.
  • East-West School of Dance Partner — Collaborates with the East-West School of Dance to produce and perform the Ramayana Dance Drama.
  • East-West School of Music Network — Faculty members teach at the East-West School of Music, indicating institutional membership or partnership.
  • International Schools of East-West Unity (ISEWU) Network — School of Sanskrit at Ananda Ashram is part of ISEWU, indicating organizational affiliation.
  • Kathak Kendra Partner — Curriculum reference institution whose standards inform the East-West School of Dance syllabus.
  • Natya Institute of Kathak & Choreography Partner — Curriculum reference institution in Bangalore whose standards inform the East-West School of Dance syllabus.
  • Pandit S.N. Charka Partner — Collaborates on the Spectacular Ramayana Dance Drama as director and choreographer.
  • Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati Government — Roots its spiritual teachings and communal practices in the tradition established by Shri Brahmananda Sarasvati.
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.

  • Immersive Spiritual Practice for Inner Renewal
    methodology: immersive_spiritual_practice
    By embedding participants in a structured daily rhythm of meditation, chanting, study, and service, the organization cultivates sustained inner transformation because immersive, disciplined routines steady the mind, uplift the heart, and support psychological and spiritual healing.
  • Living Lineage Transmission of Sacred Knowledge
    methodology: paramparā
    By transmitting yoga and Vedanta through traditional systems such as paramparā and gurukula, the organization preserves and deepens spiritual teachings because direct, lineage-based instruction in original languages and lived practice ensures authentic and transformative learning.
  • Philosophical Inquiry and Contemplative Education
    methodology: contemplative_education
    By engaging participants in dialogue-based study of Advaita Vedānta and integrative scriptural study, the organization addresses human suffering because contemplative education unifies intellectual understanding, personal experience, and meditative insight to reveal the self as the foundation of peace and healing.
  • Selfless Service as Spiritual Discipline
    methodology: seva_selfless_service
    By integrating seva (selfless service) into daily communal life, the organization cultivates detachment and service-mindedness because acting without attachment to results transforms egoic patterns and deepens spiritual realization.
  • Spiritual Integration Through Yoga
    methodology: spiritual-integration-through-yoga
    By teaching yoga as a holistic system integrating physical, mental, and spiritual practices, the organization fosters union between individual and cosmic consciousness, producing transformative self-realization because the integration of body, breath, mind, and awareness restores inner balance and spiritual health.