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Shree Mata Darbar Inc

EIN 26-1462469 · Rockville, MD

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Promote Hindu philosophy for fulfillment of ideal good human life and ecological balance. Develop a Human Empowerment Center called Shree Mata Darbar which supports the practice and research on Vedic science of spirituality and social justice. Publish books journals and calendar build and support Hindu Temples as religious and cultural centers. Organize and conduct camps on Hindu philosophy yoga and meditation.

Income
$300,680
Spending
$34,573
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
30

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    4 of 4 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (7)
  1. $3,000 spent. AnnaSudha AnnaPoorna Project is a hunger relief and food security program by Shree Mata Darbar Inc. where meals and other items of daily use are provided to the hungry and needy. The relief program is conducted with a Hindu social service perspective. Shree Mata Darbar issues grants to individuals and other non-profit organizations to organize Annasudha.
  2. $11,825 spent. Shree Mata Darbar Samskara Gurukul of Atlanta: It is a temple for Devi UpasanaWorship place for universal Mother God. Its a vibrant hub for the community. Devotees engage in meaningful social service based on Hindu religious values a center where faith learning community service come together. The temple is located at 5490 McGinnis Village Pl. #E228 Alpharetta GA 30005.
  3. $725 spent. Web infra support to encourage philanthropy among the entrepreneurs. Inspired by the founders goal of Creating and Sharing Surplus Wealth - Create wealth with 100 hands and share it with 1000 hands
  4. $7,000 spent. Devi Aradhana; Religious services: in Conducting Vedic Havan Vedic Puja rituals and foodPrasad distribution for the community at ancient Hindu Temples in a vibrant community settings during Hindu festivals. These rituals are conducted promoting the peace and harmony in the world. Conducted in Atlanta Center and other places
  5. $500 spent. Cow protection project in the Houston TX area to support the infrastructure for the cultivation of indigenous cows
  6. $589 spent. Providing Language History Religious books
  7. $319 spent. IT service expenses for the projects

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 2008.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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