Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation
94% goes to programs $4 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fairfield, Iowa, registered in 2009, with $10,618,102 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
1100 N 4th St Ste 124, Fairfield, IA, 52556 EIN 26-2986750 Since 2009
Revenue (FY2024)
$10.6M
▼ 2.0% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$18.9M
Net assets
$77.5M
Employees
10
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating94% to programs · $4 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation: 94% to programs · $4 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
FFinancial health25% of the rating49 mo reserves · -78% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation: 49 mo reserves · -78% margin earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To secure peace, affluence and invincibility for life everywhere on earth by providing perpetual support for large groups practicing transcendental meditation and its advanced techniques, especially large groups of maharishi vedic pandits who also offer special vedic performances for the welfare of the world.
What they do
Grants to assist non-profit organizations around the world with goals similar to those of brahmananda saraswati foundation. these grants provide expanded, broad-based support for bsf's educational and charitable mission to promote world peace through the practice of the vedic pandits and other coherence creating groups. the practice of these groups brings an influence of peace, coherence, and affluence in the collective consciousness for the whole world population.
In-residence courses held at the brahmasthan of india provided over 500 participants from 60 different countries the opportunity to experience the tangible influence of the vedic pandits. these courses also included knowledge lectures of vedic science as well as presentations on the scientific research done on the individual and group practice of transcendental meditation. as a result of these courses, brahmananda saraswati foundation expects expanded awareness of the unique value of its mission and hopes for added support.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1100 N 4th St Ste 124, Fairfield, IA, 52556
- City
- Fairfield
- State
- Iowa
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $7.4M (FY2013) to $10.6M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $280KNet assets $77.5M
Operating margin
-78.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$77.8M
Total liabilities
$280K
Net assets
$77.5M
Salaries & benefits
$229K
1% of expenses
Board members
15
15 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,618,102▼2.0% | $18,944,376▲12.1% | $77,545,752▼7.2% | $77,826,057▼7.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $10,836,990▲9.4% | $16,902,214▲31.9% | $83,560,858▼2.5% | $83,839,716▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $9,906,700▼24.6% | $12,817,664▲18.7% | $85,709,239▼8.8% | $85,853,874▼11.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $13,140,832▲16.6% | $10,798,174▼4.6% | $93,938,016▲9.3% | $96,502,507▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,269,906▲5.3% | $11,316,926▼5.3% | $85,929,998▲4.5% | $91,553,093▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $10,705,867▼40.9% | $11,953,567▼7.8% | $82,223,417▲6.7% | $86,618,781▲10.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $18,111,483▲1442% | $12,958,555▲104% | $77,049,456▲0.6% | $78,774,004▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,174,379▼98.3% | $6,355,659▲16.6% | $76,569,935▼4.0% | $77,196,953▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $70,116,149▲546% | $5,451,538▼18.4% | $79,793,381▲367% | $80,549,519▲358% | 990 |
| 2015 | $10,849,309▼28.8% | $6,678,517▼6.7% | $17,092,908▲25.0% | $17,601,175▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $15,245,670▲107% | $7,157,909▲12.9% | $13,679,466▲139% | $14,320,904▲124% | 990 |
| 2013 | $7,382,781 | $6,338,214▲31.6% | $5,720,323▲26.6% | $6,395,888▲17.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $4,816,075▲58.9% | $4,518,718▲225% | $5,450,354▲163% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $3,030,436▲38.1% | $1,392,323▲160% | $2,073,390▲171% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,193,948 | $535,727 | $764,072 | 990 |
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Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Jeannie Rose — $48,000 (0.25% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannie Rose | Cfo & Secret | 40 | $48,000 |
| Dr Antonio Bartolome Menendez | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Dr Arlene Kaplan | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Dr Bevan Morris | Chairman | 0.3 | — |
| Dr Harris Kaplan | Ceo | 30 | — |
| Dr Howard Martin Chandler | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Dr John Hagelin | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Dr Leslie Brooks | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Dr Luis Alvarez | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Dr Maureen Wynne | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Dr Neil Paterson | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Dr Rafael David | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Dr Robert Lopinto | Treasurer | 0.3 | — |
| Dr Steve Rubin | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Dr Susan Swan | Director | 0.3 | — |
| Leonard Goldman | Assistant Se | 0.3 | — |
| Rainer Picha | Director | 0.3 | — |
Grants received · $3.5M total
21 grants to Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation totaling $3.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maharishi International University | Consc. based educati | 2024 | $11,000 |
| Maharishi International University | Consc. based educati | 2023 | $44,275 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $15,500 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2023 | $8,880 |
| Maharishi International University | Consc. based educati | 2022 | $120,950 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2022 | $8,980 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $7,500 |
| Maharishi International University | Consc. based educati | 2021 | $53,400 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2021 | $9,050 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2021 | $6,250 |
| Maharishi International University | Consc. based educati | 2020 | $10,140 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $8,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2020 | $6,550 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2020 | $6,550 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Religion related | 2019 | $290,650 |
Grants made · $3.1M in FY2024
7 grants totaling $3.1M in FY2024. All grants made by Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maharishi Foundation International | See part iv | $2,407,000 |
| Maharishi Ayurveda Products Int'l | See part iv | $582,547 |
| Maharishi Integrative Health Foundation | See part iv | $61,300 |
| Maharishi Global Administration Through Natural Law | See part iv | $35,200 |
| Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation | See part iv | $18,825 |
| Global Country of World Peace | See part iv | $7,020 |
| Institute For Excellence In Africa | See part iv | $6,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 26-2986750, based in Fairfield, Iowa. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation's EIN?
- Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 26-2986750.
- How much revenue does Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation report?
- Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation reported $10,618,102 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation spends about 94% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation's latest Form 990 is $48,000, paid to Jeannie Rose (Cfo & Secret).
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Data for Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation (EIN 26-2986750) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.