Shiva Nagar Community Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Religious purpose. Support the teachings of Satguru Kodi Thatha. Supporting the Shiva Nagar Hermitage and Ashram. Supporting our teachers providing support for religious education & training, Sanskrit studies, Puja education and instruction, meditation instruction, and study of ancient Hindu text. We also offer food and clothing to the needy mostly in India.
- Income
- $24,165
- Spending
- $39,298
- Reserves
- 5.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
- $39,297 spent. Our mission is to further the teachings of Satguru Kodi Thatha in 2025 we supported our teachers in providing daily Puja's and classes. Both online and in person. Approximately 30 people participated in classes and worship at the Hermitage this year. And maybe 100 participated in the on-line class and worship offerings throughout the year. Classes (both online and in person) focused on deepening meditation practices, learning sacred ancient Hindu prayer rituals in Sanskrit and expanding understanding of ancient Hindu text. Our spiritual leaders also offered sacred Puja's to support our community during this year. Almost all our donations come from people participating in these classes or supporting the Puja's. Everything offered by and through the Hermitage and the Ashram is supported through donations only. SNC provided funds for spiritual teachers in India. SNC supported the ongoing upkeep & maintenance of the Hermitage and the Ashram.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since November 2015.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 21, 2026.
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