DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION FOR CONSCIOUSNESS -BASED EDUCATION AND WORLD PEACE

EIN: 830436453 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

NEW YORK, NY

Total Revenue
$7,268,023
Total Expenses
$7,666,089
Total Assets
$13,264,043
Net Assets
$7,448,125
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2005
Legal Domicile
IA
Principal Officer
ROBERT ROTH
Phone
2126449880
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION FOR CONSCIOUSNESS -BASED EDUCATION AND WORLD PEACE, founded in 2005, is a community nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $7.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE DAVID LYNCH FOUNDATION FOR CONSCIOUSNESS-BASED EDUCATION AND WORLD PEACE (THE "FOUNDATION OR "DLF") IS A NONPROFIT 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION FOUNDED IN 2005. THE FOUNDATION HELPS TO PREVENT AND ERADICATE THE EPIDEMIC OF TRAUMA AND TOXIC STRESS AMONG AT-RISK POPULATIONS THROUGH WIDESPREAD IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EVIDENCE-BASED TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION (TM) PROGRAM. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO ESTABLISH MAINSTREAM UNDERSTANDING OF THE EFFECTS OF TM AMONG GOVERNMENT, HEALTH, MEDIA, AND BUSINESS LEADERS, AS WELL AS THE GENERAL PUBLIC; RAISE FUNDS TO IMPLEMENT TM PROGRAMS IN INSTITUTIONS THAT SERVE AT-RISK POPULATIONS; AND SUPPORT AND FACILITATE INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ON THE IMPORTANT HEALTH BENEFITS OF THE TM PROGRAM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,001,717 Revenue: $42,480

RESILIENT RESPONDERS (LAW ENFORCEMENT & FIREFIGHTERS):THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TM TRAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED PTSD AND...

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RESILIENT RESPONDERS (LAW ENFORCEMENT & FIREFIGHTERS):THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TM TRAINING TO LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED PTSD AND SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER. PROGRAM PARTNERS INCLUDE THE NEW YORK CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT, FIRST RESPONDER WELLNESS IN NEWPORT BEACH (CA), FRONT RANGE FIRE DEPARTMENT (CO), BRIGHTON FIRE DEPARTMENT (CO), SAN FRANCISCO FIRE DEPARTMENT, VENTURA COUNTY FIRST RESPONDERS, FIRST RESPONDER RECOVERY - MALIBU, THE NEW YORK CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT, US CAPITOL POLICE (DC), LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT, LA COUNTY FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION, METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT (DC), HERNDON (VA) POLICE DEPARTMENT AND THE WASHINGTON DC FIRE DEPARTMENT & ACADEMIES (DC).

Program 2
Expenses: $991,411 Revenue: $69,805

HEAL THE HEALERS NOW (HEALTHCARE):IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FOUNDATION RECOGNIZED THAT HEALTHCARE WORKERS WERE DEALING WITH CRUSHING LEVELS OF STRESS AND ANXIETY; MAKING RAPID...

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HEAL THE HEALERS NOW (HEALTHCARE):IN THE EARLY DAYS OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE FOUNDATION RECOGNIZED THAT HEALTHCARE WORKERS WERE DEALING WITH CRUSHING LEVELS OF STRESS AND ANXIETY; MAKING RAPID, LIFE-OR-DEATH DECISIONS, ALL WHILE PUTTING THEIR OWN HEALTH AT RISK. DLF QUICKLY MOBILIZED TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS. NOW ALMOST 6 YEARS LATER, THE PROGRAM IS NEEDED MORE THAN EVER WITH POST-PANDEMIC PTSD SYMPTOMS, BURNOUT AND STAFF LEAVING THE PROFESSION DUE TO ANXIETY AND STRESS. THE RESPONSE FROM HEALTHCARE WORKERS, HOSPITALS, RESEARCH CENTERS, AND DONORS CONTINUES TO RISE. TM INSTRUCTION HAS TAKEN PLACE IN 100 HOSPITALS AND MEDICAL CENTERS AROUND THE COUNTRY, INCLUDING RESEARCH FOCUSED ON TM AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDER WELLNESS AT MAJOR RESEARCH AND TEACHING CENTERS. THROUGH THIS NATIONWIDE INITIATIVE, MORE HEALTHCARE WORKERS WILL GAIN ACCESS TO THIS POWERFUL, NON-PHARMACEUTICAL TOOL. IN ADDITION, HOSPITALS, POLICY MAKERS, AND THOSE CONCERNED WITH THE WELLBEING OF OUR NATION'S HEALTH CARE INDUSTRY AND ITS MEDICAL PROVIDERS WILL HAVE ADDITIONAL EVIDENCE OF TM'S EFFECTIVENESS; WHICH HELPS TO SECURE AND ALLOCATE FUNDING FOR FURTHER TM INSTRUCTION.

Program 3
Expenses: $893,080 Revenue: $43,900

VETERANS (RESILIENT WARRIOR PROGRAM):THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TM TRAINING TO VETERANS, ACTIVE-DUTY PERSONNEL AND MILITARY FAMILIES. TM HAS BEEN SHOWN TO RELIEVE SYMPTOMS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS...

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VETERANS (RESILIENT WARRIOR PROGRAM):THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES TM TRAINING TO VETERANS, ACTIVE-DUTY PERSONNEL AND MILITARY FAMILIES. TM HAS BEEN SHOWN TO RELIEVE SYMPTOMS OF POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER (PTSD) AND MAJOR DEPRESSION AMONG VETERANS. THE RESILIENT WARRIOR PROGRAM PARTNERS WITH MAJOR VETERAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, THE TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY CLINIC AT FT. GORDON, EOD WARRIOR FOUNDATION, SAMARITAN DAYTOP VILLAGE, COURAGE TO CALL AND THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK OFFICE OF VETERANS SERVICES. DLF ALSO TEACHES INDIVIDUAL VETERANS THROUGH ITS OFFICES IN LOS ANGELES, WASHINGTON, DC, AND NEW YORK CITY, AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT THE U.S. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL TM ORGANIZATION.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,213,262
Program Service Revenue $378,428
Investment Income $53,813
Other Revenue $-377,480
TOTAL REVENUE $7,268,023

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $216,423
Salaries & Benefits $4,233,279
Fundraising Expenses $910,927
Program Expenses $5,606,869
Other Expenses $3,150,667
TOTAL EXPENSES $7,666,089

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,268,023 $8,875,141 -0.2%
Expenses $7,666,089 $9,054,680 -0.2%
Net Income $-398,066 $-179,539 +1.2%
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
15
Employees
39
Volunteers
16

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
7
$887,126
Total Directors
17
$433,510
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ROBERT ROTH CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER & DIRECT 41.00
Officer Director
$416,152 $17,358 $433,510
DAVID LYNCH CHAIRMAN THRU JAN 2025 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN CHANIN EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY CHEMTOB SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGAH EASTON TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK AXELOWITZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY COMP DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE FORMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT C JONES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NIGOL KOULAJIAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR YOLANDA LEWIS-RAGLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ARTHUR LIEBLER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARK S NESTOR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOANNA PLAFSKY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUNALI SHARMA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ORIN SNYDER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR HASSAN TETTEH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDDA PLESSER EXECUTIVE VP 40.00
Officer
$340,194 $47,422 $387,616
WILLIAM GOLDSTEIN SECRETARY AND GENERAL COUNSEL - SEE SCH O 6.00
Officer
$66,000 $0 $66,000
VELKY MARTE SVP, FINANCE 32.00
Highest
$162,058 $22,211 $184,269
VINCENT DECRESCENZO VP, FIRST RESPONDER/VETERANS PROGRAMS 40.00
Highest
$154,859 $26,088 $180,947
HAYLEY HANNA VP, PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS 40.00
Highest
$170,089 $2,351 $172,440
ADAM FRIEDMAN VP, PROGRAMS & PARTNERSHIPS 40.00
Highest
$157,133 $42,595 $199,728
LYNN KAPLAN REGIONAL DIRECTOR, LA 40.00
Highest
$152,250 $443 $152,693
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $7,268,023 $7,666,089 $13,264,043 $-398,066
2024 $8,875,141 $9,054,680 $8,753,831 $-179,539
2023 $9,331,816 $9,313,384 $10,269,967 $18,432
2022 $8,736,448 $8,598,088 $9,280,358 $138,360
2021 $7,009,779 $6,540,872 $9,454,852 $468,907
2020 $7,902,186 $8,193,820 $9,611,116 $-291,634
2019 $12,419,511 $12,528,655 $9,146,964 $-109,144
2018 $14,115,581 $14,096,895 $9,872,017 $18,686
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