Nonprofit · EIN 56-1824160
MAHARISHI PURUSHA PROGRAM
Tax-exempt · ROMNEY, WV 26757
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,963,349 | $2,192,612 | -$229,263 | $4,354,951 | $72,606 | $4,282,345 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,961,213 | $2,703,362 | -$742,149 | $4,304,390 | $45,995 | $4,258,395 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,644,997
- Program service revenue
- $226,628
- Investment income
- $94,372
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $35,333
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$2,910
- Other revenue
- -$2,648
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,170,818
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $550
- Other salaries and wages
- $86,858
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $95,335
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,000
- Travel
- $9,514
- Depreciation
- $8,505
- Program services (functional)
- $2,093,646
- Management and general (functional)
- $23,114
- Fundraising (functional)
- $75,852
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,304,390
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,354,951
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $72,606
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,282,345
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $38,345
- Publicly traded securities
- $958,841
- Gross receipts
- $2,627,424
- Employees
- 39
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1993
- State of legal domicile
- NC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Irvine | Trustee Assistant Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $550 |
| Dr Howard Chandler | President Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| Dr Bevan Morris | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Dr John Hagelin | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Dr Jose Luis-Alvarez | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Rafael David | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Rick Larsen | Trustee Treasurer Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Steven Souza | Assistant Treasurer Officer | 12 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Irvine | Trustee Assistant Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2.5 | $900 |
| Dr Howard Chandler | President Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 3.5 | $0 |
| Dr Bevan Morris | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Dr John Hagelin | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Dr Jose Luis-Alvarez | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Rafael David | Trustee Trustee or director | 0.75 | $0 |
| Rick Larsen | Trustee Treasurer Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 12 | $0 |
| Steven Souza | Assistant Treasurer Officer | 12 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1000 PURUSHA PL APT 108, ROMNEY, WV 26757-5016
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Howard Chandler, 1000 Purusha Place, Suite 108, Romney, WV 26757
- Signed the 990
- Steven Souza, Assistant Treasurer
- Phone
- (304) 358-0696
- Website
- www.purusha.org
Mission
Offer non-degree courses to the public, including courses and educational programs in the Maharishi Vedic Science (MVS) programs and educational programs in developing higher states of consciousness through the MVS program. Support and promote the MVS program around the world and put the program into practice by supporting and promoting world peace professionals practicing the Transcendental Meditation (TM) and TM-Sidhi Programs to help create world peace and harmony.
Program accomplishments
- We averaged over 70 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 $ 468,350 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 70 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, Taste of Purusha and Next Generation Purusha courses, and Advanced Technique courses.Expenses $1,423,698 · revenue $236,661
- We averaged over 40 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.Expenses $546,483
- 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.Expenses $123,465
- 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. 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. These participants also helped prepare materials for the advancement of Maharishi Vedic Science around the world.0
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 56-1824160
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2010
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,840,904
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,897,642
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,963,349 | $2,192,612 | $4,354,951 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,961,213 | $2,703,362 | $4,304,390 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,974,626 | $2,350,040 | $4,893,047 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 56-1824160).
Questions about MAHARISHI PURUSHA PROGRAM
- What is the EIN of MAHARISHI PURUSHA PROGRAM?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MAHARISHI PURUSHA PROGRAM is 56-1824160.
- Is MAHARISHI PURUSHA PROGRAM tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2010.
- Are donations to MAHARISHI PURUSHA PROGRAM tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MAHARISHI PURUSHA PROGRAM file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of MAHARISHI PURUSHA PROGRAM due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MAHARISHI PURUSHA PROGRAM last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MAHARISHI PURUSHA PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Howard Chandler.
- Who are the officers and directors of MAHARISHI PURUSHA PROGRAM?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $550 (Jeffrey Irvine, Trustee Assistant Secretary).
- How much revenue does MAHARISHI PURUSHA PROGRAM have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,963,349, expenses of $2,192,612 and total assets of $4,354,951 at year end.
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