Global Capital of World Peace
The Global Capital of World Peace, Inc (GCWPI) is organized to provide programs that help establish world peace. GCWPI will do this primarily by supporting the building and operating of residential meditation facilities to house and sustain "world peace professionals" to engage in the daily practice of Maharishi Vedic Science and Technology programs.
Global Capital of World Peace at a glance
- Total assets
- $14,383,476
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,046,636
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $81
- -4.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,393,188
- +3.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Global Capital of World Peace funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $850K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Raam Raj Foundation Fairfield, IA | Support organization's operations | $850,000 |
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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 | $14,383,476 | $1,046,636 | $1,393,188 | — | — | $81 |
| 2023 | $14,732,091 | $1,110,580 | $1,343,287 | — | — | $85 |
| 2022 | $14,944,849 | $1,051,572 | $1,251,350 | — | — | $27 |
| 2021 | $15,234,242 | $742,027 | $2,074,349 | $850,000 | 1 | $-1,158 |
| 2020 | $16,522,443 | $2,063,879 | $1,268,880 | — | — | $19,292 |
About Global Capital of World Peace
Based on IRS filings
Global Capital of World Peace is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Romney, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $81.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Global Capital of World Peace is led by Roberto LoPinto, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roberto LoPinto
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bernard Nevas
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bevan Morris
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Howard Chandler
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Black
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rafael David
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ravinder Patel
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Troutman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Crosson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Leonard Goldman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $2K, to William Crosson (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Global Capital of World Peace
How large is Global Capital of World Peace?
Global Capital of World Peace reported $14.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Global Capital of World Peace?
Global Capital of World Peace is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Romney, WV. It holds $14.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Global Capital of World Peace operate?
Global Capital of World Peace has awarded grants in Iowa.
What is Global Capital of World Peace's EIN?
Global Capital of World Peace's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1003036. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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