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Maharishi Foundation International

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 83-1773393

Feb 23, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on Nov 13, 2019

Organization ProfileWWW.MAHARISHI.FOUNDATION
PO Box 337Fairfield, IA 52556

(202) 309-2846

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

59th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

59th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 59% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

99th percentile

100%

Higher net margin than 99% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$12,000

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.3% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2018

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets59th percentile

Assets

$363,159

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$362,183

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$976

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue59th percentileNet Margin99th percentile

Revenue

$363,186

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$1,003

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$362,183

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset GrowthScore unavailable

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2018: $363,159Liabilities 2018: $976Net Assets 2018: $362,1832018Assets 2019: $2,342,139Liabilities 2019: $903,994Net Assets 2019: $1,438,1452019Assets 2020: $4,469,187Liabilities 2020: $1,559,188Net Assets 2020: $2,909,9992020Assets 2021: $4,447,830Liabilities 2021: $1,488,767Net Assets 2021: $2,959,0632021Assets 2022: $4,310,387Liabilities 2022: $1,670,668Net Assets 2022: $2,639,7192022Assets 2023: $3,689,141Liabilities 2023: $1,440,756Net Assets 2023: $2,248,3852023Assets 2024: $3,299,920Liabilities 2024: $1,331,564Net Assets 2024: $1,968,3562024

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$363,159
Liabilities$976
Net Assets$362,183
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Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2018: $363,186Expenses 2018: $1,003Net Income 2018: $362,1832018Revenue 2019: $1,561,903Expenses 2019: $485,941Net Income 2019: $1,075,9622019Revenue 2020: $2,307,557Expenses 2020: $835,703Net Income 2020: $1,471,8542020Revenue 2021: $3,208,620Expenses 2021: $3,159,556Net Income 2021: $49,0642021Revenue 2022: $4,156,653Expenses 2022: $4,478,259Net Income 2022: -$321,6062022Revenue 2023: $6,073,183Expenses 2023: $6,471,227Net Income 2023: -$398,0442023Revenue 2024: $4,670,233Expenses 2024: $4,950,271Net Income 2024: -$280,0382024

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$363,186
Expenses$1,003
Net Income$362,183
Open 2018 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Feb 23, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
Nov 13, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$363,186
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

As a supporting organization, BLF was established to promote the expansion of Maharishi Vedic Science that was developed by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi including TM and other knowledge for personal development, health & social development based on Vedic tradition of knowledge.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts-$363,159-
Total Assets$0$363,159▲ $363,159
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$976-
Total Liabilities$0$976▲ $976
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets-$362,183-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$0$362,183▲ $362,183
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$0$363,159▲ $363,159
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeOtherTotal
Robert CohnTreasurerPT$12,000$12,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Howard ChandlerPresident
Damaris AmmannDirector
Graeme LodgeDirector
Robert LoPintoDirector
Sam KatzDirector
Amelia HesseSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$363,100
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$86
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$63,100
Change in Net Assets
$362,183
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,003
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal-$472-$472
Other Expenses-$27-$27
Total Functional Expenses$0$1,003$0$1,003
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
Yes
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Organizational document changes Part VI line 4

“The organization amended its Articles of Incorporation & Bylaws during 2018 as follows:1) added a second member and changed the manner of appointing directors to the Board. Each member organization appoints two directors, and those four directors then appoint any remaining directors, currently one additional director for a total of five directors; and2) changed the description of supported organzations to identify a class of eligible supported organizations.”

Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6

“Members of the Corporation (Blissful Life Foundation)Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation (BSF), a Delaware state nonprofit corporationRaam Raj Foundation (RRF), a Delaware state nonprofit corporation”

Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A

“Each member of the Corporation has the exclusive right to:1)appoint and remove two Member Appointed Directors as defined inSection 3.2(B); and2)fill vacancies of their respective two seats for Member Appointed Directors”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“The Finance Director, also the Treasurer, is responsible for overseeing the preparation of Form 990. Once the draft is completed it is presented to the Finance Committee of the Board for review and recommendations. With the Committees approval, Form 990 is sent to each member of the Board for review.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“All Board members will review the conflict of interest policy annually. Each Board member will sign a document each year affirming their compliance.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“The Organization makes available on request the annual IRS form 990 (minus Schedule B), conflict of interest policy, and governing document.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Blissful Life Foundation
EIN
83-1773393
Address
PO Box 337, Fairfield, IA 52556

Signing Officer

Name
Robert Cohn
Title
Treasurer
Phone
2023092846
Signed
2019-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2018
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Fairfield Accounting Services Inc
Address
PO BOX 337, FAIRFIELD, IA 52556
Preparer
Nancy Incorvia
Phone
6414726655
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Finance Director, also the Treasurer, is responsible for overseeing the preparation of Form 990. Once the draft is completed it is presented to the Finance Committee of the Board for review and recommendations. With the Committees approval, Form 990 is sent to each member of the Board for review.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4All Board members will review the conflict of interest policy annually. Each Board member will sign a document each year affirming their compliance.
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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$363,159
Liabilities
$976
Net assets
$362,183
Revenue
$363,186
Expenses
$1,003
Net income
$362,183
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.30$1.33$1.97$4.67$4.95$0.28
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.69$1.44$2.25$6.07$6.47$0.40
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.31$1.67$2.64$4.16$4.48$0.32
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.45$1.49$2.96$3.21$3.16$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.47$1.56$2.91$2.31$0.84$1.47
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.34$0.90$1.44$1.56$0.49$1.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.00$0.36$0.36$0.00$0.36