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Meher Spiritual Center Inc

EIN 57-0422620 · Myrtle Beach, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO MAINTAIN A SPIRITUAL RETREAT FOR REST, MEDITATION AND RENEWAL OF SPIRITUAL LIFE.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$2.3 million
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
106 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 35%
Employees
32

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

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 106.0 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 44% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 24% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • 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

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 (3)
  1. $458,562 spent. THE CENTER OPERATES A NONSECTARIAN SPIRITUAL RETREAT DEDICATED TO THE TEACHINGS OF THJE LATE MEHER BABA. APPROXIMATELY 3,000 OVERNIGHT VISITORS ANNUALLY COME TO THE CENTERFOR REST, CONTEMPLATION AND RENEWAL OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE. THEY STAY FOR UP TO TWO WEEKS IN SIMPLE RUSTIC CABINS, SURROUNDED BY TRANQUIL NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE ENVIRONMENT. A LIBRARY AND MEETING ROOM ARE MAINTAINED AND DEVOTIONAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED. IN 2022, THERE WERE 11,390 DAY VISITORS WHO ENJOYED THE CENTER'S ATMOSPHERE AND PARTICIPATED IN DAY AND EVENING ACTIVITIES. NORMALLY OVER 20,000 DAY VISITORS PARTICIPATE. A YOUTH RETREAT PROGRAM IS OFFERED ANNUALLY FOR ONE WEEK IN THE SUMMER, INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 55 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND 60 YOUNF ADULTS, ALONG WITH 25 STAFF PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF DEVOTIONAL ACTIVITIES. THE CENTER OPERATES A NONSECTARIAN SPIRITUAL RETREAT DEDICATED TO THE TEACHINGS OF THJE LATE MEHER BABA. APPROXIMATELY 3,000 OVERNIGHT VISITORS ANNUALLY COME TO THE CENTERFOR REST, CONTEMPLATION AND RENEWAL OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE. THEY STAY FOR UP TO TWO WEEKS IN SIMPLE RUSTIC CABINS, SURROUNDED BY TRANQUIL NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE ENVIRONMENT. A LIBRARY AND MEETING ROOM ARE MAINTAINED AND DEVOTIONAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED. IN 2022, THERE WERE 11,390 DAY VISITORS WHO ENJOYED THE CENTER'S ATMOSPHERE AND PARTICIPATED IN DAY AND EVENING ACTIVITIES. NORMALLY OVER 20,000 DAY VISITORS PARTICIPATE. A YOUTH RETREAT PROGRAM IS OFFERED ANNUALLY FOR ONE WEEK IN THE SUMMER, INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 55 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND 60 YOUNF ADULTS, ALONG WITH 25 STAFF PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF DEVOTIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  2. $1.4 million spent. THE CENTER OPERATES A NONSECTARIAN SPIRITUAL RETREAT DEDICATED TO THE TEACHINGS OF THJE LATE MEHER BABA. APPROXIMATELY 3,000 OVERNIGHT VISITORS ANNUALLY COME TO THE CENTERFOR REST, CONTEMPLATION AND RENEWAL OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE. THEY STAY FOR UP TO TWO WEEKS IN SIMPLE RUSTIC CABINS, SURROUNDED BY TRANQUIL NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE ENVIRONMENT. A LIBRARY AND MEETING ROOM ARE MAINTAINED AND DEVOTIONAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED. IN 2022, THERE WERE 11,390 DAY VISITORS WHO ENJOYED THE CENTER'S ATMOSPHERE AND PARTICIPATED IN DAY AND EVENING ACTIVITIES. NORMALLY OVER 20,000 DAY VISITORS PARTICIPATE. A YOUTH RETREAT PROGRAM IS OFFERED ANNUALLY FOR ONE WEEK IN THE SUMMER, INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 55 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND 60 YOUNF ADULTS, ALONG WITH 25 STAFF PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF DEVOTIONAL ACTIVITIES.
  3. THE CENTER OPERATES A NONSECTARIAN SPIRITUAL RETREAT DEDICATED TO THE TEACHINGS OF THJE LATE MEHER BABA. APPROXIMATELY 3,000 OVERNIGHT VISITORS ANNUALLY COME TO THE CENTERFOR REST, CONTEMPLATION AND RENEWAL OF THE SPIRITUAL LIFE. THEY STAY FOR UP TO TWO WEEKS IN SIMPLE RUSTIC CABINS, SURROUNDED BY TRANQUIL NATURAL BEAUTY OF THE ENVIRONMENT. A LIBRARY AND MEETING ROOM ARE MAINTAINED AND DEVOTIONAL PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED. IN 2022, THERE WERE 11,390 DAY VISITORS WHO ENJOYED THE CENTER'S ATMOSPHERE AND PARTICIPATED IN DAY AND EVENING ACTIVITIES. NORMALLY OVER 20,000 DAY VISITORS PARTICIPATE. A YOUTH RETREAT PROGRAM IS OFFERED ANNUALLY FOR ONE WEEK IN THE SUMMER, INVOLVING APPROXIMATELY 55 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND 60 YOUNF ADULTS, ALONG WITH 25 STAFF PROVIDING A WIDE RANGE OF DEVOTIONAL ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? 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.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1962.

    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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