Maharishi Foundation USA Inc
Maharishi Foundation USA is a not-for-profit educational organization whose purpose is to administer and supervise the teaching of transcendental meditation programs and its advanced programs throughout the united states. This includes offering programs in all areas of maharishi's vedic science and technology that are needed to create healthy, happy, enlightened individuals in a prosperous and harmonious society.
Maharishi Foundation USA Inc at a glance
In short: Maharishi Foundation USA Inc gave $439K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $110K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $438,940
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $109,735
- -37.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,170
- Total assets
- $14,490,692
- -6.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Iowa (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Maharishi Foundation USA Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Maharishi Foundation USA Inc
Who Maharishi Foundation USA Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Maharishi Foundation International ($369K). Together the top 4 received $439K.
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 25 (36%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Maharishi Foundation USA Inc gives
- Giving fell 55% 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 $439K (2024) to $1.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $439K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maharishi Foundation International Fairfield, IA | General Support | $369,000 |
| Raam Raj Foundation Fairfield, IA | general support | $52,340 |
| Mother Divine Program-Maharishi Global Livingston Manor, NY | General Support | $10,000 |
| Thousand Headed Purusha Romney, WV | General Support | $7,600 |
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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 | $14,490,692 | $12,351,796 | $13,230,827 | $438,940 | 4 | $325,423 |
| 2023 | $15,436,117 | $14,393,869 | $14,780,812 | $700,005 | 4 | $185,224 |
| 2022 | $15,761,689 | $16,591,088 | $14,933,322 | $1,168,950 | 6 | $22,170 |
| 2021 | $13,469,857 | $14,517,484 | $14,343,922 | $971,620 | 6 | $9,543 |
| 2020 | $12,159,563 | $14,805,981 | $12,676,659 | $457,438 | 5 | $9,039 |
About Maharishi Foundation USA Inc
Based on IRS filings
Maharishi Foundation USA Inc is a public charity, based in Fairfield, IA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $439K. Net investment income was $325K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maharishi Foundation USA Inc is led by John Hagelin, CEO & Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 11 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Hagelin
CEO & Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$78K (2020) → $78K (2024)
Bevan G. Morris
President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Hintz
Director & COO
Director → Director & COO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $72K (2024)
Tom Factor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Schwartz
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Settle
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Wynne
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Paterson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Daniels
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary Korf
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$70K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Leonard Goldman
Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Michael Lackman (2021–2023) — CTO
- Former: Denny Goodman (2022) — Teacher
- Former: Emily Fitz Randolph (2022) — Teacher
- Former: Scott Walker (2020–2021) — CAO
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 $78K, to Dr John Hagelin (CEO & Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Maharishi Foundation USA Inc
How much does Maharishi Foundation USA Inc give each year?
Maharishi Foundation USA Inc gave $439K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $700K across 4 grants.
What is Maharishi Foundation USA Inc's typical grant size?
Maharishi Foundation USA Inc's median grant in 2024 was $31,170, and its average grant was $109,735, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Maharishi Foundation USA Inc give grants?
Maharishi Foundation USA Inc gives mostly in Iowa: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfield, IA (2 grants).
Does Maharishi Foundation USA Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Maharishi Foundation USA Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Maharishi Foundation USA Inc?
Maharishi Foundation USA Inc reported $14.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.4M.
What is Maharishi Foundation USA Inc's EIN?
Maharishi Foundation USA Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3196447. 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 July 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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