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Nonprofit · EIN 47-5066819

MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT

Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, CA 94804

Financials

$4.1M$4.8M2023$4.5M$4.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$4,478,310$4,642,723-$164,413$1,943,564$340,556$1,603,008
June 30, 2024990$4,107,939$4,759,087-$651,148$1,990,300$222,830$1,767,470
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,482,549
of which government grants
$75,000
Program service revenue
$1,995,759
Investment income
$2
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$187,000
Other salaries and wages
$3,624,452
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$4,325,415
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$8,478
Accounting fees
$44,911
Occupancy
$72,660
Travel
$41,035
Depreciation
$7,358
Program services (functional)
$3,960,431
Management and general (functional)
$624,518
Fundraising (functional)
$57,774

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,990,300
Total assets, end of year
$1,943,564
Total liabilities, end of year
$340,556
Net assets, end of year
$1,603,008
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,393
Publicly traded securities
$104,790
Net assets without donor restrictions
$218,467
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,384,541
Gross receipts
$4,478,310
Employees
107
Volunteers
12
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JG Larochette elected out 0725President
Officer
40$177,846$0
Timothy PruittSr. Director of Programs
Highest-paid employee
40$127,006$5,366
Jose MunozDirector of Impact and Measurement
Highest-paid employee
40$112,769$666
Andrew NanceBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Darren MainBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Erika MatamadasBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Geoff KerrSecretary/Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Hardik KheskaniBoard Member/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Kelly BathgateBoard Member/Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
Olivia BowserBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Rachel RajputBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Stefanie PhillipsBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Yanell SelmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 20 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
JG LarochettePresident
Officer
40$170,212$0
Theresa CabralDirector of Talent & Operations
Highest-paid employee
40$107,227$25,661
Carolina ValverdeSr Director, Development and Marketing
Highest-paid employee
40$118,368$4,351
Haydn GriffithDirector of Finance
Highest-paid employee
40$107,150$7,138
Adiagha MbonisiSr Director, Operations & Programs
Highest-paid employee
40$104,101$6,954
Andrew NanceBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Darren MainBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Erika MatamadasBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Geoff KerrSecretary/Board Member
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Hardik KheskaniBoard Member/Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Jiffy IuenBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Kelly BathgateBoard Member/Chair
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
Olivia BowserBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Rachel RajputBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Ruchika SikriBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Stefanie PhillipsBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Yanell SelmanBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Pat FlanaganBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Shaheena KhanBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0
Tracy SmithBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1001 CANAL BLVD SUITE A-0, RICHMOND, CA 94804-3524
In care of
% MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
2745 Webster St Apt 3, San Francisco CA 94123
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Timothy Pruitt, 1001 Canal Blvd A, Richmond, CA 94804
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Vanessa Orr, 2745 Webster St Apt 3, San Francisco CA 94123
Signed the 990
Timothy Pruitt, CEO
Phone
(510) 374-6167
Return prepared by
Allworth Tax Solutions

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-5066819 or by the name MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Empower underserved students and their teachers through mindfulness and other transformative skills to gain self-awareness, confidence, self-regulation and resilience, leading to lifelong success.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Mindful Community: During the 2024-2025 school year, MLP's schoolwide mindfulness program, Mindful Community, provided over 20,000 students with weekly mindfulness-based social-emotional programming. These 25-minute sessions, delivered during the regular school day, help build a strong foundation of mental wellness and emotional intelligence across entire school communities.Mindful Community is particularly impactful because it reaches every student on a school campus, reinforcing a shared culture of wellness and emotional growth. Through this approach, schools have cultivated supportive ecosystems of mental health that contribute to thriving, connected learning environments.Program outcomes from 20242025 highlight the program's success: 91% of students stated that mindfulness was important to them. 90% of students reported that MLP programming helped them make healthier decisions. Teachers rated Mindful Community 8.5 out of 10 (very effective) for its ability to help create healthier classroom environments. On average, teachers reported a gain of 16 minutes of quality teaching time per day as a direct result of MLP's programming. 96% of teachers observed improvements in students' self-awareness. 93% of teachers saw improvements in students' ability to relate to one another.Overall, Mindful Community strengthens school climate by integrating mindfulness and emotional wellness into the fabric of daily learning, equipping students with practical tools to support their mental and emotional health both in and beyond the classroom.
    Expenses $2,164,086 · revenue $977,271
  • Rise Up: During the 20242025 school year, MLP's Rise Up program provided over 1,700 students with curated, mindfulness-based support designed to meet the needs of high-need students and those impacted by trauma.Rise Up's signature programming creates emotionally safe spaces where students can explore their lived experiences alongside peers who understand their challenges. Through accessible, creative outlets such as music, art, dance, poetry, yoga, and performing artsall interwoven with mindfulnessstudents discover meaningful ways to express themselves, release emotions in healthy ways, and cultivate inner awareness.Teacher feedback underscores Rise Up's deep impact within schools: 89% of teachers reported having a better understanding of the needs of their Rise Up students. 90% of teachers stated they are now better able to establish more supportive relationships with those students.Rise Up not only empowers students but also transforms teacher-student connections, fostering more compassionate, understanding school communities. As one 5th grader said, "I enjoy Rise Up! We do fun activities and mindful sits. When [my MLP instructor] comes, I get excited since that means it's mindfulness timea time for myself and to notice how I feel."
    Expenses $1,490,985 · revenue $673,653
  • Hybrid Services - Mindfulness 360: MLP's Mindfulness 360 program offers a hybrid, whole-school approach to mindfulness and social-emotional learning. Mindfulness 360 is designed to be flexible and adaptive in response to the diverse social-emotional needs of students and educators alike. This customizable model combines mindful hip-hop assemblies, weekly live virtual mindfulness sessions, in-person classroom experiences, teacher professional development, and regular mindfulness sessions for teachers and families.During the 20242025 school year, Mindfulness 360 served over 10,000 students across Alameda, Contra Costa, Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, San Joaquin, Santa Clara, and Solano countiesmaking it one of MLP's most sought-after programs. Notably, 85% of participating students stated that mindfulness is now important to them because of their experience with MLP's hybrid services.In addition to school-based programming, MLP continues to offer mindfulness training for personal well-being to community-based organizations and other partners. These trainings equip educators and community members with practical tools and resources to cultivate healthy, thriving school and community ecosystems.
    Expenses $305,360 · revenue $344,835

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
47-5066819
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2016
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,943,564
Income (IRS master file)
$4,478,310

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$4,478,310$4,642,723$1,943,564XML
990June 2024$4,107,939$4,759,087$1,990,300XML
990June 2023$4,971,386$3,716,399$2,682,471IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Vanessa Orr
December 31, 2016≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-5066819).

Questions about MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT

What is the EIN of MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT is 47-5066819.
Is MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Timothy Pruitt.
Who are the officers and directors of MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $177,846 (JG Larochette elected out 0725, President).
How much revenue does MINDFUL LIFE PROJECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $4,478,310, expenses of $4,642,723 and total assets of $1,943,564 at year end.

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