Maharishi Purusha Program
Offer non-degree courses to the public, including courses and educational programs in the Maharishi Vedic Science (MVS) programs and educational programs in developing higher states of consciousness through the MVS program. Support and promote the MVS program around the world and put the program into practice by supporting and promoting world peace professionals practicing the Transcendental Meditation (TM) and TM-Sidhi Programs to help create world peace and harmony.
Maharishi Purusha Program at a glance
In short: Maharishi Purusha Program gave $1.2M across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $293K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,170,818
- -27.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $292,705
- -9.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $281,234
- Total assets
- $4,354,951
- +1.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Maharishi Purusha Program funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Global Capital of World Peace ($468K). Together the top 4 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 9 grants of 20 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Maharishi Purusha Program gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $540K (2021) to $1.6M (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Capital of World Peace Romney, WV | General Support | $468,350 |
| Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | General Support | $336,677 |
| Raam Raj Foundation Fairfield, IA | General Support | $225,791 |
| Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation Fairfield, IA | General Support | $140,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,354,951 | $1,963,349 | $2,192,612 | $1,170,818 | 4 | $94,372 |
| 2024 | $4,304,390 | $1,961,213 | $2,703,362 | $1,611,903 | 5 | $47,244 |
| 2023 | $4,893,047 | $1,974,626 | $2,350,040 | $1,298,135 | 4 | $-1,379 |
| 2022 | $5,218,351 | $2,508,004 | $2,489,377 | $1,374,935 | 4 | $46,839 |
| 2021 | $5,278,265 | $2,947,689 | $1,682,406 | $540,151 | 3 | $9,160 |
About Maharishi Purusha Program
Based on IRS filings
Maharishi Purusha Program is a public charity, based in Romney, WV. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $94K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Maharishi Purusha Program is led by Howard Chandler, President Trustee on every filing since 2021; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard Chandler
President Trustee
On filings since 2021
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bevan Morris
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Hagelin
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rafael David
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Larsen
Trustee Treasurer Secretary
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jose Luis-Alvarez
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Irvine
Trustee Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
2.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $550 (2025)
Steven Souza
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Jose Louis-Alveraz (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $550, to Jeffrey Irvine (Trustee Assistant Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Maharishi Purusha Program
How much does Maharishi Purusha Program give each year?
Maharishi Purusha Program gave $1.2M across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $1.6M across 5 grants.
What is Maharishi Purusha Program's typical grant size?
Maharishi Purusha Program's median grant in 2025 was $281,234, and its average grant was $292,705, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Maharishi Purusha Program give grants?
Maharishi Purusha Program gives mostly in Iowa: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was West Virginia (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfield, IA (3 grants).
Does Maharishi Purusha Program give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Maharishi Purusha Program's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Maharishi Purusha Program?
Maharishi Purusha Program reported $4.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Maharishi Purusha Program's EIN?
Maharishi Purusha Program's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1824160. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS October 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 26, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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