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Who funds Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation
EIN 26-2986750 · Fairfield, IA · NTEE X12
Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation of Fairfield, IA (EIN 26-2986750) was named as a grant recipient by 15 funders in 46 grants paid totaling $8,465,451 in tax years 2018–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$8,465,451
46 grants paid
Funders
15
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2018–2025
as reported by funders
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation 46-3250017 | IA | A | 4 | $2,828,746 | 2024 |
| Schwab Charitable Fund 31-1640316 | CA | A | 8 | $2,602,840 | 2025 |
| The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation 45-4116761 | MD | B | 4 | $1,775,663 | 2024 |
| Maharishi Purusha Program 56-1824160 | WV | A | 2 | $490,000 | 2022 |
| Maharishi International University 42-1315493 | IA | A | 6 | $254,765 | 2025 |
| Schwartz Family Foundation 43-6900504 | IA | B | 2 | $201,000 | 2024 |
| Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation 77-0490360 | CA | B | 2 | $170,000 | 2024 |
| Annapurna Global Foundation 47-1930892 | IA | B | 2 | $47,500 | 2023 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program 23-2888152 | PA | A | 4 | $35,250 | 2025 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund 11-0303001 | MA | A | 2 | $25,750 | 2021 |
| Texas Instruments Foundation 75-6038519 | TX | B | 4 | $17,600 | 2024 |
| Raam Raj Foundation 46-3205733 | IA | A | 1 | $5,500 | 2023 |
| Bhaga Private Foundation 92-0567966 | IA | B | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 |
| Ramani and Louise D Ayer Family Foundation 06-6504470 | CT | B | 1 | $5,000 | 2018 |
| Amazonsmile Foundation 46-2626883 | WA | B | 3 | $837 | 2023 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 46 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Maharishi International University | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $11,000 | paid | CONSC. BASED EDUCATI | 202610969349301116 |
| 2025 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $6,000 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202621329349306657 |
| 2025 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $5,480 | paid | RELIGION RELATED | 202611199349300601 |
| 2024 | The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $677,128 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 202503219349101830 |
| 2024 | Schwartz Family Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $150,000 | paid | SUPPORT FOR AFRICAN WOMEN AND GIRLS ORGANIZATION | 202522789349100502 |
| 2024 | Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $100,000 | paid | TO SECURE PEACE, AFFLUENCE AND INVINCIBILITY FOR LIFE EVERYWHERE ON EARTH BY PROVIDING PREPETUAL SUPPORT FOR LARGE GROUPS PRACTICING TRANSENDENTAL MEDITATION. | 202513219349108096 |
| 2024 | Maharishi International University | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $44,275 | paid | CONSC. BASED EDUCATI | 202511009349301711 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $15,500 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202511349349313096 |
| 2024 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $8,880 | paid | RELIGION RELATED | 202541069349300729 |
| 2024 | Bhaga Private Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | Education scholarships | 202533219349106913 |
| 2024 | Texas Instruments Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $2,800 | paid | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | 202502519349100620 |
| 2024 | Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $0 + $1,071,183 non-cash | paid | SUPPORT | 202513109349300346 |
| 2023 | The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $502,085 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 202433209349101443 |
| 2023 | Maharishi International University | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $120,950 | paid | CONSC. BASED EDUCATI | 202411359349311641 |
| 2023 | Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $70,000 | paid | TO SECURE PEACE, AFFLUENCE AND INVINCIBILITY FOR LIFE EVERYWHERE ON EARTH BY PROVIDING PREPETUAL SUPPORT FOR LARGE GROUPS PRACTICING TRANSENDENTAL MEDITATION. | 202413199349106011 |
| 2023 | Annapurna Global Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $17,500 | paid | Promote World Peace | 202423029349100207 |
| 2023 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $8,980 | paid | RELIGION RELATED | 202411039349301716 |
| 2023 | Texas Instruments Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $7,950 | paid | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | 202412569349100701 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $7,500 | paid | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | 202441359349309439 |
| 2023 | Raam Raj Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $5,500 | paid | Support | 202403209349312850 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $256 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2023 | Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $0 + $1,666,990 non-cash | paid | SUPPORT | 202442999349301429 |
| 2022 | Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $1,760,084 | paid | SUPPORT | 202313119349300731 |
| 2022 | The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $270,000 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 202323199349107662 |
| 2022 | Maharishi Purusha Program | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $249,000 | paid | for General Support | 202202799349301520 |
| 2022 | Maharishi International University | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $53,400 | paid | CONSC. BASED EDUCATI | 202311359349316706 |
| 2022 | Annapurna Global Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $30,000 | paid | Promote World Peace | 202343189349105099 |
| 2022 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $9,050 | paid | RELIGION RELATED | 202330939349300403 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $6,250 | paid | For recipient's exempt purpose | 202331359349303108 |
| 2022 | Texas Instruments Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $2,800 | paid | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | 202322579349100702 |
| 2022 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $316 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313119349100141 |
| 2021 | Maharishi Purusha Program | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $241,000 | paid | For General Support | 202132819349300918 |
| 2021 | Schwartz Family Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $51,000 | paid | SUPPORT THE DHAMMAJARINEE SCHOOL IN THAILAND | 202221339349103762 |
| 2021 | Maharishi International University | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $10,140 | paid | CONSC. BASED EDUCATI | 202211339349309546 |
| 2021 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $8,300 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202221339349302787 |
| 2021 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $6,550 | paid | RELIGION RELATED | 202230499349301028 |
| 2021 | Texas Instruments Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $4,050 | paid | DONATIONS TO COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS UNDER "MATCHING GIFTS PROGRAM." | 202242559349100709 |
| 2020 | Brahmananda Saraswati Yagya Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $1,068,662 | paid | SUPPORT | 202113159349300911 |
| 2020 | The Rona and Jeffrey Abramson Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $326,450 | paid | UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 202143169349103839 |
| 2020 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $290,650 | paid | RELIGION RELATED | 202140489349301804 |
| 2020 | Maharishi International University | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $15,000 | paid | CONSC. BASED EDUCATI | 202111379349307636 |
| 2020 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $265 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113199349100901 |
| 2019 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $1,137,450 | paid | RELIGION RELATED | 202010489349300101 |
| 2018 | Schwab Charitable Fund | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $1,135,800 | paid | SOCIAL SERVICES/SOCIAL BENEFITS | 201930459349302018 |
| 2018 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | A | $17,450 | paid | FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES | 201931359349301478 |
| 2018 | Ramani and Louise D Ayer Family Foundation | Brahmananda Saraswati Foundation Fairfield, IA | B | $5,000 | paid | CURRENT USE FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES | 201900989349100700 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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