BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI FOUNDATION
Fairfield, IA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
26-2986750
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
Fairfield, IA, US
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
26-2986750
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Fund Raising & Fund Distribution
Regional Funder
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The Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Iowa, New York, and Missouri. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with grantees through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
2
Welfare
Religion
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Maharishi Foundation International
$3.1M
29%
GLOBAL COUNTRY OF WORLD PEACE
$2.9M
27%
MAHARISHI VEDIC FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM RIST
$2.1M
20%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$64.6K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI FOUNDATION?
No. BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI FOUNDATION give?
BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Iowa, New York, and Missouri. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $65 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI FOUNDATION awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $3.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Maharishi Foundation International, GLOBAL COUNTRY OF WORLD PEACE, and MAHARISHI VEDIC FOUNDATION C/O WILLIAM RIST. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI FOUNDATION?
BRAHMANANDA SARASWATI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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