Maharishi Purusha Program
- Assets
- $5.2m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $1.0
- Employees
- 41
- Location
- Romney, WV
- Founding
- 04/2010
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 56-1824160
Organization Overview
Maharishi Purusha Program is located in Romney, WV. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (X70) the organization is classified as: Hinduism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Maharishi Purusha Program employed 41 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maharishi Purusha Program is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Maharishi Purusha Program generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE HELD OUR PROGRAM FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONSCIOUSNESS WITH AN AVERAGE OF 170 PARTICIPANTS DURING THE YEAR. THIS LARGE GROUP FOCUSED ON CREATING COHERENCE, GAINING A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF MAHARISHI VEDIC SCIENCE, AND HELPING SUPPORT WORLD PEACE PROFESSIONALS AROUND THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE AVERAGED OVER 80 PARTICIPANTS IN THE PURUSHA PROGRAM IN THE USA FOCUSING ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF FULL HUMAN POTENTIAL BY ENLIVENING THE ENTIRE BRAIN THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF THE TM AND TM-SIDHI PROGRAMS. THE GROUP EXPERIENCED MORE AND CLEARER EXPERIENCES OF HIGHER STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF MVS. LOCATED IN OUR FACILITY IN WV, THESE PARTICIPANTS CONTRIBUTED TO NATIONAL SUPER RADIANCE, THUS ADDING TO THE COHERENCE CREATED BOTH FOR THE UNITED STATES AND THE WORLD. BY ENLIVENING COLLECTIVE CONSCIOUSNESS THE COHERENCE CREATING GROUP HELPED THE UNFOLDMENT OF WORLD PEACE AND HARMONY. MPP ALSO DONATED $ 326,310 TO THE GLOBAL CAPITAL OF WORLD PEACE INC. TO HELP WITH THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF OUR HOME IN WEST VIRGINIA. THIS DONATION IS LISTED ABOVE AS PART OF THE EXPENSES. WITH OVER 80 PARTICIPANTS LOCATED IN WEST VIRGINIA A STRONG INFLUENCE OF COHERENCE WILL ENVELOPE THE NATIONS CAPITAL IN WASHINGTON DC WHICH IS ONLY TWO HOURS AWAY. THIS INFLUENCE OF COHERENCE WILL HELP OUR NATIONS LEADERS MAKE DECISIONS MORE IN TUNE WITH NATURAL LAW. MPP HELD NON-DEGREE COURSES AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN THE MAHARISHI VEDIC SCIENCE PROGRAMS, AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN DEVELOPING HIGHER STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS. THESE COURSES INCLUDED WORLD PEACE ASSEMBLIES AND TASTE OF PURUSHA AND NEXT GENERATION PURUSHA COURSES.
WE AVERAGED OVER 46 PARTICIPANTS IN THE PURUSHA PROGRAM IN UTTAR KASHI IN THE MOUNTAINS OF INDIA. THESE PARTICIPANTS FOCUSED ON UNFOLDING FULL HUMAN POTENTIAL THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF MVS AND ENJOYED DEEPER AND MORE FREQUENT EXPERIENCES OF HIGHER STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS. LOCATED IN AN IDEAL SETTING FOR FOCUSING ON THE RAPID DEVELOPMENT OF CONSCIOUSNESS, THESE PARTICIPANTS DEDICATE THEMSELVES TO BECOMING FULLY ENLIGHTENED SO THEY CAN INSPIRE OTHERS TO UNFOLD FULL HUMAN POTENTIAL AND LIVE TOTALLY STRESS FREE, BLISSFUL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES, SUPPORTED BY ALL THE LAWS OF NATURE.
WE WERE VERY PLEASED TO BE ABLE TO SUPPORT THE MAHARISHI EUROPEAN RESEARCH UNIVERSITY AND STICHTING SSW, BOTH NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED IN VLODROP, HOLLAND, WHICH SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES OF MAHARISHI VEDIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, INCLUDING GROUPS OF EUROPEAN AND INTERNATIONAL PURUSHA. THESE PURUSHA WERE LOCATED IN VLODROP, AS WELL AS IN UEDEM AND OBISFELDE, GERMANY. ALL OF THESE PARTICIPANTS PRACTICED THE TM AND TM-SIDHI TECHNIQUES TO UNFOLD THEIR FULL HUMAN POTENTIAL THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR ENTIRE BRAIN. MANY OF THESE PARTICIPANTS REPORTED MORE ADVANCED EXPERIENCES OF HIGHER STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND A GREATER SENSE OF NATURE OPERATING THROUGH THEM AS THEY GAINED MORE AND MORE INTIMACY WITH THE LAWS OF NATURE THAT GUIDE ALL OF LIFE. MANY OF THESE PARTICIPANTS ALSO HELPED PREPARE MATERIALS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MAHARISHI VEDIC SCIENCE AROUND THE WORLD.
WE AVERAGED BETWEEN 2 AND 4 PARTICIPANTS IN THE PURUSHA PROGRAM IN CANADA. THE FUNDS TRANSFERRED ALSO HELPED SUPPORT OTHER CANADIAN PURUSHA LOCATED IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. ALL OF THESE PARTICIPANTS PRACTICED THE TM AND TM-SIDHI TECHNIQUES TO UNFOLD THEIR FULL HUMAN POTENTIAL THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF THEIR ENTIRE BRAIN. MANY OF THESE PARTICIPANTS REPORTED MORE ADVANCED EXPERIENCES OF HIGHER STATES OF CONSCIOUSNESS AND A GREATER SENSE OF NATURE OPERATING THROUGH THEM AS THEY GAINED MORE AND MORE INTIMACY WITH THE LAWS OF NATURE THAT GUIDE ALL OF LIFE. MANY OF THESE PARTICIPANTS ALSO HELPED PREPARE MATERIALS FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF MAHARISHI VEDIC SCIENCE AROUND THE WORLD.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jeffrey Irvine Trustee Assistant Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2.5 | $1,100 |
Dr Howard Chandler President Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 3.5 | $0 |
Rick Larsen Trustee Treasurer Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Steven Souza Assistant Treasurer | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Rafael David Trustee | Trustee | 0.75 | $0 |
Dr Jose Louis-Alveraz Trustee | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,381,096 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $543,986 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,381,096 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $77,538 |
| Investment income | $70,653 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$23,814 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,330 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,508,004 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,374,935 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $30,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,100 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,100 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $119,819 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,989 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,271 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,908 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,403 |
| Office expenses | $25,581 |
| Information technology | $1,360 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $17,067 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,424 |
| Insurance | $10,906 |
| All other expenses | $1,223 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,489,377 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $689,922 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $295,512 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,033 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $414,156 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $19,118 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $18,824 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,099,391 |
| Investments—other securities | $1 |
| Investments—program-related | $1,521,889 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,140,505 |
| Total assets | $5,218,351 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,061 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,316 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $33,377 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $5,184,974 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $5,218,351 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Maharishi Purusha Program has awarded $1,374,935 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Fairfield, IA PURPOSE: for General Support | $599,625 |
Romney, WV PURPOSE: for General Support | $326,310 |
Fairfield, IA PURPOSE: for General Support | $249,000 |
BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI YAGYA FOUNDATION PURPOSE: for General Support | $200,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Maharishi Purusha Program has recieved totaling $79,585.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Rona And Jeffrey Abramson Foundation Rockville, MD PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | $71,000 |
Eric Schwartz Fam Foundation Fairfield, IA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
David L Lieb Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $2,100 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $485 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $754,000 |
| Earnings | $33,930 |
| Other Expense | $33,930 |
| Ending Balance | $754,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Maharishi Purusha Program Romney, WV | $5,218,351 | $2,508,004 |
Meenakshi Inc Potomac, MD | $91,114 | $230,004 |
Greater Cleveland Shiva - Vishnu Temple Inc Parma, OH | $5,485,873 | $582,695 |
Chinmaya Mission-Pittsburgh Monroeville, PA | $3,514,687 | $935,344 |
Sree Venkateswara Temple Of Cleveland Richfield, OH | $5,604,828 | $808,668 |
Sri Satyanarayanswamy Seva Sannidhi Ashburn, VA | $738,171 | $546,044 |
India Heritage Foundation Cleveland, OH | $4,415,709 | $1,182,400 |
Sri Sai Baba Temple Society Of Ohio Lewis Center, OH | $5,445,218 | $819,140 |
Dc Metro Saisamsthan Inc Germantown, MD | $2,557,143 | $672,030 |
Sai Temple Inc Malvern, PA | $2,541,167 | $423,385 |
Krishna Protects Cows Inc Port Royal, PA | $51,779 | $318,383 |
Vedagita Center Inc Collegeville, PA | $920,215 | $343,444 |