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Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Foundation Inc

EIN 52-1119637 · Bethesda, MD

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

What it says it does

The purpose of the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Foundation is to share the philosophy of Mahatma Gandhi and the culture of India.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 93.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 48% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 82% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 15
41% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (international, under $250k).

Independent board
5 of 25
0 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
0 of 5
Reports that it does not keep minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10
Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
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, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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

Programs described in its return (4)

$27,083 spent. The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Foundation presents cultural programs from Gandhi's native India, sharing the culture and arts of Gandhi's homeland with American audiences.
The Gandhi Memorial Center houses a library which serves the general public, providing resources for loan to individuals, organizations and schools. The publications, website, and electronic newsletters provide information about the Center's activities and the message of Mahatma Gandhi.
The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Foundation will, periodically, present a scholarship award to the The American University Center for Global Peace and International Peace and Conflict Resolution Program (Washington, D.C) for students who fulfill the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi through study and service.
The Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Foundation provides educational programming (including lectures and workshops) to introduce students of all ages to the life ideals of Mahatma Gandhi and the culture that nourished him. Participants include students from public and private schools and universities, after-school programs, life-long learning institutes and the general public.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 2024.
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 July 1978.
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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