Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc
1. Assist devotees of krishna to fully and freely exercise their beliefs 2. Aid the distribution of krishna conscious literature 3. Aid the purchase,construction, renovation of temples 4.promote devotional service to sri krishna as the highest activity and perfection of religion
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc at a glance
In short: Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc gave $254K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $64K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $254,370
- +68.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $63,593
- +26.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $61,250
- Total assets
- $3,004,487
- +12.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Bhaktivedanta Archives ($114K). Together the top 4 received $254K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 18 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $151K (2023) to $340K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $254K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bhaktivedanta Archives Sandy Ridge, NC | Preserve Source Materials | $113,870 |
| Bhaktivendanta Inst Higher Studies Gainesville, FL | Researchconferencereferencepublish | $92,500 |
| Iskcon of Silicon Valley Mountain View, CA | Rd Communications | $30,000 |
| BBT Online Ministry Inc Alachua, FL | Temple on the Web Wwwkrishnacom | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,004,487 | $768,331 | $760,811 | $254,370 | 4 | $38,111 |
| 2023 | $2,667,568 | $1,035,409 | $356,834 | $150,766 | 3 | $18,505 |
| 2022 | $2,143,907 | $654,247 | $1,006,589 | $340,445 | 4 | $1,323 |
| 2021 | $2,278,000 | $607,112 | $629,385 | $163,134 | 3 | $328 |
| 2020 | $2,494,747 | $2,005,759 | $782,836 | $255,264 | 4 | $13,841 |
About Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc is a public charity, based in Alachua, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $254K. Net investment income was $38K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Auggenthaler
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Suczek
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Matsya
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Manogaran Ranggasamy
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Massimo Brioli
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ramchunder Singh
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Krieger
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Burnside
Treasurer
Assistant Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$16K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Emil Beca
Presidentdirector
Director → President, 2021
President → Presidentdirector, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Govinda Cordua
Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jose Fornos (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Norman Dcosta (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Greg Stein (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $16K, to Robert Burnside (Assistant Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc
How much does Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc give each year?
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc gave $254K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $151K across 3 grants.
What is Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc's typical grant size?
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc's median grant in 2024 was $61,250, and its average grant was $63,593, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc give grants?
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc's top state is North Carolina, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (43%) and California (12%).
Does Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc?
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $768K.
What is Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc's EIN?
Bhaktivedanta Book Trust Intl Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4184400. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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