named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Chair Yoga for Adults with Disabilities
Adaptive yoga program for individuals with mobility limitations, including those with motor neurone disease and Parkinson’s, focusing on stretching, balance, and breath
Engaging Individuals with Special Needs and Disabilities through Contemporary Dance
10- to 12-week movement arts series adapting dance, yoga, and gymnastics techniques for individuals with special needs, leading to co-created choreography and public presentations
Engaging Older Adults through Contemporary Dance
10-class series adapting ballet, modern, jazz, and Broadway dance with yoga and gymnastics principles for older adults, culminating in public performances
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Community Wellness Movement Classes 1 activity
- Deliver integrated movement arts classes for diverse populationsProvides Yo-Dan-Nastics™ and other movement arts programs that integrate yoga, dance, and gymnastics for individuals of all ages, abilities, and socio-economic backgrounds, with adaptations for seniors, people with disabilities, and those with mobility challenges. Classes are offered in-person at two Manhattan locations, on-site across all five NYC boroughs, and virtually via Zoom, including pay-what-you-can and income-based scholarship options to ensure accessibility.
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Tai Chi and Mind-Body Wellness Instruction 1 activity
- Distribute recorded movement practices for public accessMakes available a library of recorded movement and yoga sessions ranging from 4 to 68 minutes, designed for varied abilities and intentions such as physical health, emotional healing, seasonal restoration, and personal expression. These videos are accessible online and include adaptations for seated or limited-mobility participants.
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Dance Performance and Community Engagement 1 activity
- Host public performances and culminating movement presentationsChoreographs, stages, and hosts annual and series-end public performances featuring students of all ages and abilities, including children, teens, adults, and individuals with special needs, showcasing skills developed in Yo-Dan-Nastics, Chair Yoga Dance, and Yoga Dance Flow. These events include co-created choreography between teaching artists and students and have been held annually for at least eight years.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Provide free teacher training and capacity-building programsOffers free training and mentorship programs for aspiring teachers and staff in specialized instruction methods, including Teaching Children's Yoga, Chair Yoga, Yoga Adjustments, and Teaching Yoga to Special Needs Populations. These programs are informed by over 12 years of developing adaptive teaching methodologies for diverse learners.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$57K
Contributions & grants$50K89%
Program service revenue$4K7%
Investment income$2K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$56K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$20K
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$74K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$74K
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +13.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Keoni Chun | President and Founder | 40 | $14K |
| Katie Kohlbeck | Board Director | 5 | $70 |
board members · 1
- James Gerald — Board Director
relationships · 37
Who they work with
- A Classic Time Watch Company Partner — Provided pro bono services or product donations
- Actors Equity Partner — Paul Keoni Chun is a member of Actors Equity, indicating professional affiliation in theater performance.
- Adeet Deshmukh Partner — Provided pro bono services or product donations
- Adobe Partner — Provided pro bono services or product donations
- Ballet Tech Foundation Partner — Ellen Potenza previously worked in development at Ballet Tech Foundation, indicating a professional connection.
- Carleo Hair Salon Partner — Provided pro bono services or product donations
- Carnegie Hall Partner — Kimo Gerald served as House Manager at Carnegie Hall for 29 years, indicating a long-standing professional affiliation.
- Christina Partner — Featured instructor and performer known as the Lion Queen, leading classes and performances.
- Clinton Cameo Studios Partner — Hosts KMA classes at its Manhattan location
- Clinton Cameo Studios Partner — Hosts Keoni Movement Arts workshops and field trips at their facility.
- DG Insurance Company, Inc. Partner — Provided pro bono services or product donations
- Disney Theatrical Group Partner — Provided pro bono services or product donations
- El Maguey y La Tuna Partner — Provided pro bono services or product donations
- Freshmade NYC Partner — Provided pro bono services or product donations
- GeneralFuzz.net Partner — Provided music for KMA introductory video
- Hartley House Partner — Hosts KMA classes at its Manhattan location
- Hawaiʻi Cultural Foundation Network — Kimo Gerald was an original board member of the Hawaiʻi Cultural Foundation, suggesting an organizational affiliation.
- Highbridge Community Development Corporation Partner — Provided pro bono services or product donations
- Hālāwai Network — Kimo Gerald was an original board member of Hālāwai, indicating an organizational affiliation.
- Keoni Movement Arts Partner — Provides movement arts services to partner organizations.
- King & Spalding, LLP Partner — Provided legal services including incorporation, tax-exemption filings, and trademark advice
- LAVAlove.org Partner — Former acrobatics teacher from LAVAlove.org participated in Keoni Movement Arts classes, indicating a professional connection.
- Little Pie Company Partner — Provided pro bono services or product donations
- Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Funder — Provided major funding through its Creative Learning Grant program for projects engaging older adults and individuals with special needs through contemporary dance.
- Lululemon Brookfield Place Partner — Provided pro bono services or product donations
- Manhattan Plaza Health Club Partner — Hosts Keoni Movement Arts classes in its conference room at 482 West 43rd St.
- Marta Heflin Foundation Funder — Provided additional general support for programs engaging individuals with special needs and disabilities through contemporary dance.
- NaoNutrition Partner — Provided pro bono services or product donations
- New York City Department of Cultural Affairs Funder — Provided major funding for projects engaging older adults and individuals with special needs through contemporary dance.
- New York State Council on the Arts Funder — Provided major funding for projects engaging individuals with special needs and disabilities through contemporary dance.
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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.
- Adaptive and Trauma-Informed Movement for Accessibility and Healingmethodology: adaptive_moving_therapyBy using adaptive, trauma-informed, and non-coercive teaching practices — including chair yoga, wall-supported modifications, and breath-centered instruction — the organization increases physical and emotional accessibility for individuals with disabilities, neurological conditions, and trauma histories, because these adaptations foster safety, dignity, and the belief that healing is possible regardless of physical capacity.
- Equitable Access Through Financial and Structural Inclusionmethodology: equitable_access_modelBy removing financial and logistical barriers via pay-what-you-can pricing, no eligibility forms, and community partnerships, the organization increases access for underserved populations because eliminating gatekeeping enables participation across socioeconomic, physical, and systemic divides.
- Inclusive Integration Through Mixed-Ability and Co-Created Programmingmethodology: inclusive_integrationBy designing mixed-ability classes and co-creating programming with participants — especially those with developmental disabilities and restricted mobility — the organization fosters inclusion and human connection because shared creative experiences across differences promote joy, belonging, and mutual growth.
- Integrated Movement Arts for Holistic Developmentmethodology: integrated_movement_artsBy integrating yoga, dance, and gymnastics into a unified methodology, the organization supports holistic personal development — enhancing coordination, self-regulation, self-awareness, and social skills — because combining modalities creates synergistic therapeutic and developmental benefits that single-discipline approaches may lack.
- Spiritually Grounded Movement for Inner Transformation and Collective Well-beingmethodology: spiritual_yoga_pedagogyBy teaching yoga and movement as spiritual practices emphasizing inner stillness, self-awareness, and intentional acts of love, the organization aims to ignite inner transformation because cultivating internal balance and compassion generates positive ripples that contribute to healing societal fragmentation.