University of Spiritual Research
University of Spiritual Research is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Napa, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $46K.
University of Spiritual Research at a glance
In short: University of Spiritual Research gave $46K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $46K). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,000
- -45.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $46,000
- -45.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $46,000
- Total assets
- $1,282
- -33.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who University of Spiritual Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Satya Chetana Educational Trust ($46K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
How University of Spiritual Research gives
- Giving grew 26% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $37K (2022) to $85K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Satya Chetana Educational Trust | Research, ongoing development of a massive spiritual dictionary and related mobile app, and courses. | $46,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,282 | $74,874 | $62,783 | $46,000 | 1 | $56,319 | $443 |
| 2024 | $1,931 | $122,524 | $131,246 | $84,500 | 1 | $130,678 | $1,439 |
| 2023 | $9,731 | $100,331 | $145,542 | $77,700 | 1 | $136,150 | $2,364 |
| 2022 | $54,942 | $108,259 | $108,814 | $36,500 | 1 | $108,814 | $2,668 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, University of Spiritual Research reported a distributable amount of $443 for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
University of Spiritual Research is led by Mark North, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark North
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
David Mitchell
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Roni Blum
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sharon Messer
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Hemant Bheda
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Janice Messer
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$1K (2022) → $6K (2025)
Karri Ann North
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Karie Ann North (2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 $6K, to Janice Messer (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about University of Spiritual Research
How much does University of Spiritual Research give each year?
University of Spiritual Research gave $46K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 1 grant.
How large is University of Spiritual Research?
University of Spiritual Research reported $1K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $56K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $443 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is University of Spiritual Research?
University of Spiritual Research is a private foundation focused on religion, based in Napa, CA. It holds $1K in total assets as of 2025.
What is University of Spiritual Research's EIN?
University of Spiritual Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1881319. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 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 2022 (received by the IRS December 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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