Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation
Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation's mission is to support the expansion of vedic knowledge in the world and especially the knowledge and practice of vedic yagya performances to promote harmony and progress on every level of life.
Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation at a glance
In short: Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation gave $1.8M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $443K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,771,183
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $442,796
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $290,000
- Total assets
- $16,495,087
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation ($1.1M). Together the top 4 received $1.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 17 (29%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+18%). 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 $1.3M (2020) to $2.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | Support | $1,071,183 |
| Brahmananda Saraswati Jyotish Foundation Fairfield, IA | Support | $400,000 |
| Global Country of World Peace Fairfield, IA | Support | $180,000 |
| Raam Raj Foundation Fairfield, IA | Support | $120,000 |
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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 | $16,495,087 | $9,122,846 | $9,225,919 | $1,771,183 | 4 | $388,153 |
| 2023 | $16,295,905 | $9,340,950 | $9,149,310 | $2,334,690 | 4 | $293,609 |
| 2022 | $16,051,294 | $9,613,628 | $8,510,075 | $2,163,487 | 4 | $51,678 |
| 2021 | $15,294,355 | $10,246,793 | $7,489,673 | $1,497,338 | 3 | $79,237 |
| 2020 | $13,163,639 | $8,329,646 | $6,306,298 | $1,258,662 | 2 | $-96,857 |
About Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fairfield, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $388K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation is led by Neil Paterson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 7 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Neil Paterson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Boyland
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2024)
Michael Busch
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ravi Patel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Satinder Swaroop
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suresh Chatrani
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Petersen
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$23K (2020) → $25K (2024)
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 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $25K, to Susan Petersen (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation
How much does Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation give each year?
Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation gave $1.8M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 4 grants.
What is Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation's typical grant size?
Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $290,000, and its average grant was $442,796, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation give grants?
Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfield, IA (4 grants).
Does Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (4 grants).
How large is Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation?
Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.1M.
What is Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation?
Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Fairfield, IA. It holds $16.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation's EIN?
Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3250017. 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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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