TO SECURE PEACE, AFFLUENCE AND INVINCIBILITY FOR LIFE EVERYWHERE ON EARTH BY PROVIDING PERPETUAL SUPPORT FOR LARGE GROUPS PRACTICING TRANSCENDENTAL MEDITATION AND ITS ADVANCED TECHNIQUES, ESPECIALLY LARGE GROUPS OF MAHARISHI VEDIC PANDITS WHO ALSO OFFER SPECIAL VEDIC PERFORMANCES FOR THE WELFARE OF THE WORLD.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$77.8M
-7.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
-28.9% YoY
Grant Count
7
+40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$445K
-49.2% YoY
About Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in FAIRFIELD, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $77.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $3.1M. Net investment income was $3.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $77,826,057 | $83,839,716 | $85,853,874 |
| Revenue | $10,618,102 | $10,836,990 | $9,906,700 |
| Expenses | $18,944,376 | $16,902,214 | $12,817,664 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,133,533 | $463,466 | $905,028 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Maharishi Foundation International ($2,407,000), Maharishi Ayurveda Products Int'l ($582,547), Maharishi International University ($61,300).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI YAGYA FOUNDAT FAIRFIELD, IA | SEE PART IV | $18,825 |
| MAHARISHI FOUNDATION USA INC FAIRFIELD, IA | SEE PART IV | $35,200 |
| MAHARISHI INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY FAIRFIELD, IA | SEE PART IV | $61,300 |
| GLOBAL COUNTRY OF WORLD PEACE FAIRFIELD, IA | SEE PART IV | $7,020 |
| INSTITUE FOR EXCELLENCE IN AFRICA FAIRFIELD, IA | SEE PART IV | $6,000 |
| MAHARISHI FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL FAIRFIELD, IA | SEE PART IV | $2,407,000 |
| MAHARISHI AYURVEDA PRODUCTS INT'L FAIRFIELD, IA | SEE PART IV | $582,547 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR HARRIS KAPLAN | CEO | 30 | — |
| DR BEVAN MORRIS | CHAIRMAN | 0.3 | — |
| DR ROBERT LOPINTO | TREASURER | 0.3 | — |
| LEONARD GOLDMAN | ASSISTANT SE | 0.3 | — |
| JEANNIE ROSE | CFO & SECRET | 40 | $48,000 |
| DR LESLIE BROOKS | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DR HOWARD MARTIN CHANDLER | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DR RAFAEL DAVID | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DR JOHN HAGELIN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DR LUIS ALVAREZ | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DR MAUREEN WYNNE | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DR ARLENE KAPLAN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DR ANTONIO BARTOLOME MENENDEZ | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DR NEIL PATERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| RAINER PICHA | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DR STEVE RUBIN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
| DR SUSAN SWAN | DIRECTOR | 0.3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation?
Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in FAIRFIELD, IA. It holds $77.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation?
As of 2024, Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation holds $77.8M in total assets with $10.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $3.1M in 2024.
Where does Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation operate?
Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation has awarded grants in Iowa, Missouri, New York.
What size grants does Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation award?
In 2024, Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $445K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation's EIN?
Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2986750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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