The Yogananda Foundation
The Yogananda Foundation is a private foundation, based in Newport Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $130K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 1 grant totaling $174. Net investment income was $26K.
The Yogananda Foundation at a glance
In short: The Yogananda Foundation gave $174 across 1 grant in 2021 (avg $174), mostly in California. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $174
- +93.3% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $174
- +93.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $174
- Total assets
- $130,145
- -17.4% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
Who The Yogananda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2021 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Yogananda Foundation gives
- Giving fell 99% from 2018 to 2021. Method
- In 2021 it paid out 3% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $90 (2020) to $23K (2018). In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $174.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $174 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $130,145 | $26,053 | $50,725 | $174 | 1 | $174 | $26,053 | $6,473 |
| 2020 | $157,529 | $11,888 | $90 | $90 | 1 | — | $11,888 | $7,886 |
| 2019 | $146,771 | $4,062 | $9,285 | $260 | 1 | — | $1,583 | $7,720 |
| 2018 | $155,500 | $13,560 | $25,004 | $22,550 | 3 | — | $11,106 | $7,171 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Yogananda Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2021 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Yogananda Foundation is led by Walter W Cruttenden III, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Walter W Cruttenden III
President
On filings since 2018
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rian P Cruttenden
CFO
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Yogananda Foundation
How much does The Yogananda Foundation give each year?
The Yogananda Foundation gave $174 across 1 grant in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $90 across 1 grant.
How large is The Yogananda Foundation?
The Yogananda Foundation reported $130K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $174 in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
Where does The Yogananda Foundation operate?
The Yogananda Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Yogananda Foundation's EIN?
The Yogananda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0939054. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2021.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS February 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2021
Live grants for the work The Yogananda Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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