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Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by MAHARISHI PURUSHA PROGRAM.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,961,213
Total expenses
$2,703,362
Contributions and grants received
$1,714,663
Grants paid
$1,671,903
Program service revenue
$196,538
Investment income
$47,244
Other revenue
$2,768
Total assets, end of year
$4,304,390
Total liabilities, end of year
$45,995
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$4,258,395
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$2,619,160
Management and general expenses
$21,960
Fundraising expenses
$62,242
Program service expenses (Part III)
$2,619,160

Program services were 96.9% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $0

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $0

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $1,714,663

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $93,884

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Interest Notes Receivable

    total $38,930 · related or exempt $38,930 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Course Revenue

    total $157,608 · related or exempt $157,608 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $70,465 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $70,465

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6a · Gross rents

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6b · Less rental expenses

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $621,937 · other assets $0

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $645,158 · other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities -$23,221 · other assets $0

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total -$23,221 · related or exempt -$23,221 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $0

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 10a · Gross sales of inventory

    $11,458

  • 10b · Cost of goods sold

    $9,341

  • 10c · Net income from sales of inventory

    total $2,117 · related or exempt $2,117 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11a · Other revenue: Credit Card Rewards

    total $651 · related or exempt $651 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $651

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $1,611,903 · program services $1,611,903

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $60,000 · program services $60,000

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $900 · program services $0 · management and general $900 · fundraising $0

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $101,134 · program services $93,437 · management and general $0 · fundraising $7,697

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $2,155 · program services $1,966 · management and general $0 · fundraising $189

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $7,806 · program services $7,148 · management and general $69 · fundraising $589

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $8,800 · program services $0 · management and general $8,800 · fundraising $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $4,182 · program services $0 · management and general $4,182 · fundraising $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $19,570 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $19,570

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $33,563 · program services $66 · management and general $2,438 · fundraising $31,059

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $1,399 · program services $0 · management and general $1,399 · fundraising $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 17 · Travel

    total $65,817 · program services $65,817 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $5,040 · program services $5,040 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $10,518 · program services $7,780 · management and general $2,738 · fundraising $0

  • 24a · Other expenses: Room and Board

    total $695,259 · program services $695,259 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24b · Other expenses: Course Expense

    total $58,992 · program services $58,992 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24c · Other expenses: PK Program Expenses

    total $11,541 · program services $11,541 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24d · Other expenses: State Registrations

    total $3,138 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $3,138

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $1,645 · program services $211 · management and general $1,434 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $506,170 · end of year $388,310

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $261,329 · end of year $323,846

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $13,713 · end of year $25,172

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $401,154 · end of year $391,813

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $32,026 · end of year $20,168

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $138,910

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $126,715

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $17,235 · end of year $12,195

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $800,752 · end of year $868,510

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $1 · end of year $1

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $1,504,000 · end of year $1,004,000

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,356,667 · end of year $1,270,375

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $22,399 · end of year $35,847

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $7,957 · end of year $10,148

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 29 · Capital stock, trust principal or current funds

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 30 · Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 31 · Retained earnings, endowment or other funds

    beginning of year $4,862,691 · end of year $4,258,395

Mission and programs · 2023

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.

Activities or mission (Part I)

We held our program for the development of consciousness with an average of 134 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.

  • 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 $ 384,879 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 $1,914,329 · Revenue $207,996

  • We averaged over 43 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 $507,817

  • 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 $137,014

  • 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.

    Expenses $60,000 · Grants $60,000

As filed on the 2023 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • Jeffrey Irvine

    Trustee Assistant Secretary

    Total calculated
    $900
    From this org
    $900
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    2.5

  • Dr Howard Chandler

    President Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    3.5

  • Dr Bevan Morris

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Dr John Hagelin

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Dr Jose Luis-Alvarez

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.25

  • Rafael David

    Trustee

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    0.75

  • Rick Larsen

    Trustee Treasurer Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    12

  • Steven Souza

    Assistant Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    12

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • Maharishi Global Country of World Peace Stichting

    501c3 · Promotes the same program and mission goals as MPP · NL

    Directly controlled by Maharishi Global Country of World Peace Stichting

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
8 October 2024
IRS schema version
2023v5.0
Source object
202442829349300009

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