Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc
Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Bolton, Connecticut. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations and individuals, with listed payments supporting operating expenses and stipend programs.
Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc gave $123K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,079
- +36.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $10,257
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,790
- Total assets
- $1,514,702
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 9156, Bolton, CT 06043-9156
Phone: (860) 327-3878
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Heartland Center ($45K). Together the top 6 received $111K.
Organizations only. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($12,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 55 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing allocates grant dollars by recipient state as follows: Oklahoma, 37%; South Carolina, 31%; California, 14%; an unspecified state, 10%; and North Carolina, 8%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $68K (2021) to $123K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heartland Center Prague, OK | Operating Expenses | $45,000 |
| Meher Spiritual Center Myrtle Beach, SC | Operating Expenses | $30,000 |
| Meher Mount Ojai, CA | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Meher Archive Collection Asheville, NC | Operating Expenses | $10,000 |
| Sheriar Foundation Inc Mrytle Beach, SC | Operating Expenses | $8,500 |
| Meherana Mariposa, CA | Operating Expenses | $7,579 |
| 6 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,514,702 | $123,080 | $141,335 | $123,079 | 12 | $128,149 | $109,894 | $86,398 |
| 2024 | $1,532,957 | $114,365 | $109,426 | $90,500 | 10 | $96,900 | $101,839 | $81,030 |
| 2023 | $1,528,018 | $70,790 | $95,342 | $80,000 | 11 | $83,617 | $59,065 | $76,619 |
| 2022 | $1,552,570 | $62,515 | $130,097 | $105,666 | 12 | $112,878 | $45,296 | $79,621 |
| 2021 | $1,620,152 | $174,803 | $96,583 | $67,800 | 10 | $82,438 | $160,658 | $75,633 |
| 2020 | $1,541,932 | $130,106 | $137,163 | $118,700 | 12 | — | $117,211 | $80,006 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $86K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included operating support for spiritual centers and related organizations, as well as stipends for individuals. Meher Spiritual Center describes its mission as maintaining a spiritual retreat for rest, meditation, and renewal of spiritual life. Sheriar Foundation describes its mission as broadening awareness and deepening appreciation of spiritual values exemplified in Meher Baba’s life and writings. Meherana describes itself as a center for spiritual renewal dedicated to Avatar Meher Baba and his principles of active love and service.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $123,079. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median of $4,790. The largest awards included $45,000 to Heartland Center for operating expenses; $30,000 to Meher Spiritual Center for operating expenses; $10,000 each to Meher Mount and Meher Archive Collection for operating expenses; $8,500 to Sheriar Foundation for operating expenses; and $7,579 to Meherana for operating expenses. Six individuals received $2,000 each for stipend programs.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Paul Uccello as president/treasurer; John Uhlenhake as vice president; Ananda Jones as vice president/secretary; and Richard Blum as vice president/assistant treasurer.
Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc is led by Paul Uccello, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Paul Uccello
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ananda Jones
Vice President & Secretary
Director & Secretary → Vice President & Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Uhlenhake
Vice Presidn
Vice President & Ass't Treasurer → Vice Presidn, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Blum
Vice President & Ass't Treasurer
Director → Vice President & Ass't Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nancy P. Marx (2020) — Asstsecretar
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc
How much does Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc give each year?
Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc gave $123K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 10 grants.
What is Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $4,790, and its average grant was $10,257, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc give grants?
Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc's top state is Oklahoma, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were South Carolina (31%) and California (14%).
Does Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Stipend Program" (6 grants).
Who are Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Heartland Center ($45,000), Meher Spiritual Center ($30,000) and Meher Mount ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 6 grants to individuals ($12,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc?
Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $128K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $86K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included operating support for spiritual centers and related organizations, as well as stipends for individuals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc's EIN?
Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1516691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Avatar Meher Baba Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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