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.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.4M
+1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.2M
+5.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$293K
+5.3% YoY
About Maharishi Purusha Program
Based on IRS filings
Maharishi Purusha Program is a nonprofit organization, 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.
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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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,354,951 | $4,304,390 | $4,893,047 |
| Revenue | $1,963,349 | $1,961,213 | $1,974,626 |
| Expenses | $2,192,612 | $2,703,362 | $2,350,040 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $94,372 | $47,244 | $-1,379 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Global Capital of World Peace ($468,350), Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation ($336,677), Raam Raj Foundation ($225,791).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Global Capital of World Peace Romney, WV | General Support | $468,350 |
| Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | General Support | $336,677 |
| Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation Fairfield, IA | General Support | $140,000 |
| Raam Raj Foundation Fairfield, IA | General Support | $225,791 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Irvine | Trustee Assistant Secretary | 2.5 | $550 |
| Dr Howard Chandler | President Trustee | 3.5 | — |
| Dr Bevan Morris | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Dr John Hagelin | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Dr Jose Luis-Alvarez | Trustee | 0.25 | — |
| Rafael David | Trustee | 0.75 | — |
| Rick Larsen | Trustee Treasurer Secretary | 12 | — |
| Steven Souza | Assistant Treasurer | 12 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Maharishi Purusha Program?
As of 2025, Maharishi Purusha Program holds $4.4M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $1.2M in 2025.
Where does Maharishi Purusha Program operate?
Maharishi Purusha Program has awarded grants in Iowa, Massachusetts, West Virginia.
What size grants does Maharishi Purusha Program award?
In 2025, Maharishi Purusha Program awarded 4 grants totaling $1.2M — an average of about $293K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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