Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$11.2M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
37
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation?
Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation ($6.7M), The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation ($2.1M), Maharishi Purusha Program ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.2M in grants to Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation | $6,749,941 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | $2,149,263 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Maharishi Purusha Program | $1,405,256 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Maharishi International University | $254,765 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Schwartz Family Foundation | $201,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Global Country of World Peace | $174,028 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation | $170,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Annapurna Global Foundation | $47,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $29,250 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | $17,600 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Bhaga Private Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2019) to $2.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $348K.
What grants has Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Maharishi Purusha Program | General Support | $336,677 |
| 2025 | Maharishi International University | CONSC. BASED EDUCATI | $11,000 |
| 2024 | Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation | SUPPORT | $1,071,183 |
| 2024 | The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | $677,128 |
| 2024 | Maharishi Purusha Program | for General Support | $298,579 |
| 2024 | Schwartz Family Foundation | SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN WOMEN AND GIRLS ORGANIZATION | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation | TO SECURE PEACE, AFFLUENCE AND INVINCIBILITY FOR LIFE EVERYWHERE ON EARTH BY PROVIDING PREPETUAL SUPPORT FOR LARGE GROUPS PRACTICING TRANSENDENTAL MEDITATION. | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Maharishi International University | CONSC. BASED EDUCATI | $44,275 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $15,500 |
| 2024 | Bhaga Private Foundation | Education scholarships | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $2,800 |
| 2023 | Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation | SUPPORT | $1,666,990 |
| 2023 | The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | $502,085 |
| 2023 | Maharishi Purusha Program | for General Support | $280,000 |
| 2023 | Maharishi International University | CONSC. BASED EDUCATI | $120,950 |
| 2023 | Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation | TO SECURE PEACE, AFFLUENCE AND INVINCIBILITY FOR LIFE EVERYWHERE ON EARTH BY PROVIDING PREPETUAL SUPPORT FOR LARGE GROUPS PRACTICING TRANSENDENTAL MEDITATION. | $70,000 |
| 2023 | Annapurna Global Foundation | Promote World Peace | $17,500 |
| 2023 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $7,950 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| 2022 | Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation | SUPPORT | $1,760,084 |
| 2022 | The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | $270,000 |
| 2022 | Maharishi Purusha Program | for General Support | $249,000 |
| 2022 | Maharishi International University | CONSC. BASED EDUCATI | $53,400 |
| 2022 | Annapurna Global Foundation | Promote World Peace | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $6,250 |
| 2022 | Texas Instruments Foundation | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | $2,800 |
| 2021 | Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation | SUPPORT | $1,183,022 |
| 2021 | The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | $373,600 |
| 2021 | Maharishi Purusha Program | For General Support | $241,000 |
| 2021 | Schwartz Family Foundation | SUPPORT THE DHAMMAJARINEE SCHOOL IN THAILAND | $51,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 37 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation?
Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation ($6.7M), The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation ($2.1M), Maharishi Purusha Program ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.2M in grants to Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation between 2019–2025.
Who is Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation's largest funder?
Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation, with $6.7M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $11.2M in grants to Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation across 37 grants from 11 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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