named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Meditation Party
Retreat led by Dan Harris, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren that makes meditation accessible and engaging for a broad audience.
Mindfulness Workshops
Offers in-person and online workshops on mindfulness meditation featuring teachers like Jon Kabat-Zinn, Dan Harris, and Sebene Selassie, designed to build resilience, clarity, and compassion.
Omega Center for Sustainable Living (OCSL)
Initiative focused on sustainability education and regenerative practices, integrating ecological design and environmental stewardship into the Omega community.
Omega Women’s Leadership Center (OWLC)
Program supporting women's leadership development and initiatives for social change, including the Taking Care of Change initiative.
Unbridled Stories
Workshop combining mindfulness and equine therapy with Jennifer Cohen Harper and Lisa Weinert at 13 Hands Equine Rescue, fostering emotional healing and connection.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Artist Residencies and Studio Programs 1 activity
- Administers artist residency programs supporting creative renewalOffers 2-week and 4-week individual artist residencies focused on restoration, reflection, and creative renewal, including the Women in Healing Arts Residency launched in 2026. Provides financial support through stipends of $5,000 (2-week) and $10,000 (4-week), travel assistance, and material allowances of $1,000 and $2,000 respectively.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Delivers specialized workshops in partnership with external organizations and teachersHosts targeted workshops such as the "Unbridled Stories" program in collaboration with Jennifer Cohen Harper, Lisa Weinert, and 13 Hands Equine Rescue, and the "Meditation Party" featuring Dan Harris, Sebene Selassie, and Jeff Warren, reflecting a model of co-created programming with prominent practitioners.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Hosts in-person and online educational workshops, retreats, and trainingsProvides transformative learning experiences through workshops, retreats, conferences, and professional training programs offered both in-person at its Rhinebeck, NY campus and online via livestreams and virtual classes. Since 1977, the organization has hosted over one million participants, with up to 23,000 attending annually on campus and approximately 2 million reached globally through digital platforms.
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Member-Exclusive Resource Access 1 activity
- Offers membership benefits and exclusive resources for donorsProvides access to live online classes, livestreams, and online courses through the Teacher's Studio for members who donate $1,000 or more, along with unique resources, program discounts, and invitations to special events.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Operates a sustainability demonstration site with an Eco MachineManages a campus in Rhinebeck, NY that includes an Eco Machine serving as a global model for water conservation and sustainable systems, integrating ecological innovation into its operational footprint.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$22.50M
Contributions & grants$8.44M38%
Program service revenue$14.05M62%
Investment income$-93K-0%
Other revenue$102K
expenses
Total expenses$19.23M
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$7.83M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$27.87M
Cash$1.16M
Investments$0
Liabilities$12.24M
Net assets$15.63M
Liquid reserves0.7 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +36.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 10
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLA GOLDSTEIN | PRESIDENT & | 40 | $274K |
| ROBERT C BACKUS | CEO EMERITUS | 40 | $186K |
| JENNIFER ADLER | COMPTROLLER | 40 | $154K |
| RACQUEL JOSEPH | CDCO | 40 | $150K |
| HOLLY VANLEUVAN | CAMPUS OPS. | 40 | $141K |
| MARI CAROL DONAHOE | PROGRAM DIRE | 40 | $141K |
| KATHLEEN LAUCIUS | CREATIVE DIR | 40 | $131K |
| DEBORAH DAILEY | CULTURE DIRE | 40 | $129K |
| CHRISSA SANTORO | COMM DIRECTO | 40 | $116K |
| ELIZABETH LESSER | SENIOR ADVIS | 20 | $105K |
board members · 12
- AJAY RELAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ARTEMIO GUERRA — BOARD MEMBER
- BETH COMSTOCK — BOARD MEMBER
- DEVI BROWN — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMIA WILSON — BOARD MEMBER
- LESLIE MACKRELL — BOARD MEMBER
- MANUELA ROOSEVELT — CHAIR/TREASU
- NEONU JEWELL — BOARD MEMBER
- PATTY GOODWIN — BOARD MEMBER
- REBECCA TADIKONDA — BOARD MEMBER
- SHERYL LAMB — SECRETARY
- TOBIAS ESCH — RESIGNED 5/1
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- 13 Hands Equine Rescue Partner — Collaborates on the "Unbridled Stories" workshop focused on mindfulness and equine interaction.
- ABC News Partner — Featured on ABC News for programming on facing fears and tapping creativity.
- Brit+Co Partner — Featured on Brit+Co for teachings on feminism by Elizabeth Lesser.
- Elizabeth Lesser Partner — Educator and co-founder of Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
- Inside+Out Partner — Featured in Inside+Out for the Eco Machine’s role in water conservation.
- NPR Partner — Featured on NPR for providing tools to schools and students in the fight to save the planet.
- Pir Vilayat Inayat Khan Partner — Eastern scholar and co-founder of Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
- Rhinebeck Campus Partner — Physical location hosting Omega Institute programs
- Stephan Rechtschaffen Partner — Holistic medical doctor and co-founder of Omega Institute for Holistic Studies
- TeenVogue Partner — Featured in Teen Vogue on the #MeToo movement and restorative justice with Tarana Burke.
- Towanda Foundation Funder — Provided a grant to support the Women in Healing Arts Residency program.
- USA TODAY Partner — Recognized by USA TODAY in the 10 Best lists for Yoga and Wellness Retreat Centers.
- Vogue Partner — Featured in Vogue on optimizing drinking water.
- Women Moving Millions Art Catalyst Matching Fund Funder — Matched funding from Towanda Foundation to support the Women in Healing Arts Residency program.
- community leaders Partner — Collaborates with community leaders through programs like Taking Care of Change to support learning, connection, and idea development.
- nonprofit organizations Partner — Engages nonprofit organizations in programs designed to rejuvenate, connect, and strengthen leadership capacity.
strategies · 3
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 Personal Growth and Social Change 42 orgsmethodology: personal_and_social_change_integrationBy linking personal transformation with social change, the organization advances collective well-being because deeper self-awareness and inner resilience enable more courageous and effective engagement with societal challenges.shared approach: Inner Transformation First →
- Teach-Model-Act Framework for Cultural and Personal Transformation 42 orgsmethodology: teach-model-act frameworkBy using a structured framework of TEACH (education), MODEL (demonstration), and ACT (engagement), the organization fosters personal and cultural transformation because witnessing values in action inspires deeper learning and motivates participation in justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.shared approach: Inner Transformation First →
- Experiential and Nature-Rooted Holistic Educationmethodology: place-based and nature-rooted learningBy grounding learning in nature, place, and community, the organization cultivates human connection and global understanding because immersive, curiosity-driven experiences rooted in the natural world foster deeper inquiry and resilience.