Art Of Living Association

Art Of Living Association (EIN 83-1637568) is a small private operating foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, established in March 2019. Rather than functioning as a traditional grantmaking entity, this organization operates its own charitable programs — specifically meditation and wellness retreats. The foundation is classified under NTEE code O20 (Youth Development Programs) and operates under the care of Cuong Pham at 2727 Nicollet Ave, Unit 207, Minneapolis, MN 55408. Its approach is direct-service delivery: the foundation raises contributions from donors and applies 100% of those funds to operating retreat programs. With total assets of just $1 and no investment portfolio, the foundation functions as a pass-through entity, spending all incoming contributions on its program activities within the same fiscal year. This operating model means the foundation maintains no endowment and has no accumulated wealth to deploy. The foundation's strategy centers on offering periodic body-mind purification and mindful living retreats, typically 2-4 per year, at costs ranging from $2,200 to $3,000 per event. This is not a grantmaking foundation — prospective grant seekers should look elsewhere for funding support.

Financial analysis of Art Of Living Association's IRS 990-PF filings from 2018 through 2023 reveals a small but consistent operating foundation. Total revenue and expenditures have fluctuated modestly: $13,890 (2020), $13,520 (2021), $12,600 (2022), and $8,500 (2023). The declining revenue trend from 2020 to 2023 suggests either reduced donor support or scaled-back programming. All revenue comes from contributions and gifts — the foundation has zero investment income, no rental income, and no business income. Critically, 100% of expenditures are classified as program administrative expenses, with no officer compensation and no grants paid to individuals or organizations. The foundation reports zero qualifying distributions and zero distributable amounts across all years. Total assets have remained at $1 throughout the filing history, indicating the foundation maintains no meaningful reserves, endowment, or investment corpus. The foundation files Form 990-PF (private foundation return) rather than Form 990 (public charity), confirming its classification as a private foundation under IRC Section 501(c)(3) with foundation code 4 (operating foundation). The zero-grant pattern across all filing years confirms this entity does not make external grants.

When compared to peer organizations in the Minneapolis wellness and mindfulness space, Art Of Living Association is among the smallest:

Note: Art Of Living Association (EIN 83-1637568) is a distinct, unaffiliated entity from the much larger Art of Living Foundation headquartered in Texas, which is the U.S. arm of the international Art of Living movement founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. The Minneapolis association appears to be an independent, locally-operated private foundation with no apparent organizational connection to the global Art of Living network despite the similar name. Its operating budget of under $10,000 per year places it in the micro-foundation category, well below the median private foundation size in Minnesota.

Based on the most recent IRS filing data (tax year 2023), Art Of Living Association reported $8,500 in total revenue and $8,500 in total expenses — a significant decline from the $12,600 reported in 2022 and $13,520 in 2021. The foundation continues to operate retreat programs but at a reduced scale compared to its peak years. The organization's website (artofliving.org) currently returns a 404 error, suggesting the foundation may have let its web presence lapse or the domain may have been reclaimed by another entity. The foundation's registered address remains at 2727 Nicollet Ave, Unit 207, Minneapolis, MN 55408, in the Whittier neighborhood. The most recent IRS data source update was March 10, 2026, confirming the organization maintains its tax-exempt status. No news articles, press releases, or public announcements were found for this specific organization in recent years, consistent with its very small scale of operations. The declining revenue trajectory and dormant website may indicate the organization is winding down activities or transitioning to informal operations.

Art Of Living Association is NOT a grantmaking foundation. Based on thorough analysis of its IRS 990-PF filings from 2018 through 2023, this organization has never made grants to individuals or other organizations. All expenditures are directed toward operating its own retreat programs. Grant seekers should not approach this foundation for funding. If you are interested in wellness and mindfulness funding in the Minneapolis area, consider these alternatives: (1) The Minneapolis Foundation, which has wellness-related giving programs; (2) The Otto Bremer Trust, which funds health and wellness initiatives in Minnesota; (3) The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation, which supports community health programs; (4) The Healthier Minnesota Foundation for holistic health initiatives. For those interested in participating in Art Of Living Association retreats (rather than seeking funding), note that the organization's website is currently inactive and direct contact information is not publicly available beyond the registered address.