# Bhakti Ashram

Youth development programs nonprofit in Austin, Texas 78717. EIN 99-0440249. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Bhakti Ashrams purpose is to educate students and youth through Bhakti yoga and meditation providing free vegetarian food and providing free accommodation to practitioners. The Bhakti yoga tradition is a devotional spiritual path rooted in Hindu religious practice centered on the development of loving devotion to God through mantra meditation scriptural study devotional ceremonies kirtan and...

Source: Form 990, year ending Dec 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/990440249/202621499349300302/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2025
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | $202,752 | $215,666 | $1,277,432 | $1,277,432 | 0 | 5 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/990440249/202621499349300302/full) |

Expense split, year ending Dec 2025: programs $215,666 (100%), management $0 (0%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Dec 2025: gifts and grants $12,595, program fees $0, investment income $24.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 29 of 206 youth development nonprofits in Austin.
- Revenue $202,752 is higher than roughly 50 to 60% of 994 youth development nonprofits in Texas; median $150,415.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Williamson County, Texas: about 169,686 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 296 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.7 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Austin: 347 licensed child care centers, 110 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/austin
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Bhakti Ashram's EIN?**

Bhakti Ashram's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0440249. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Bhakti Ashram a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Bhakti Ashram in Austin, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2025. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Bhakti Ashram tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Bhakti Ashram as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Bhakti Ashram do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Dec 2025: "Bhakti Ashrams purpose is to educate students and youth through Bhakti yoga and meditation providing free vegetarian food and providing free accommodation to practitioners. The Bhakti yoga tradition is a devotional spiritual path rooted in Hindu religious practice centered on the development of loving devotion to God through mantra meditation scriptural study devotional ceremonies kirtan and..." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Bhakti Ashram take in?**

For the year ending Dec 2025, Bhakti Ashram reported total revenue of $202,752 and total expenses of $215,666 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.