Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Fairfield, Iowa · EIN 26-2986750
- Iowa
- Fairfield
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Iowa
- Total giving
- $12MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $78MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
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.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Maharishi Foundation International | $2.4M | 2024 |
| Maharishi Ayurveda Products Int'L | $580K | 2024 |
| Maharishi International University | $61K | 2024 |
| Maharishi Foundation USA Inc | $35K | 2024 |
| Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundat | $19K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.vedicpandits.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.