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The Prem Rawat Foundation

EIN 91-2166236 · Los Angeles, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood88 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Prem Rawat Foundation addresses the fundamental human needs of food, water and peace so that people can live with dignity, peace and prosperity.

Income
$3.2 million
Spending
$3.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
13.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
5
Volunteers
146

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

Good: 88 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 2% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    87% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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 (4)
  1. $900,157 spent. PEACE EDUCATION PROGRAM The Peace Education Program is an educational program designed and operated by the Foundation to help people discover their own inner resources and the possibility of personal peace. This multimedia program consists of 10 sessions, each focusing on a particular theme. in 2024, 108,500 participated, in 10 countries. See Attached report Prem Rawats international talks. The themes are Peace, Appreciation, Inner Strength, Self-Awareness, Clarity, Understanding, Dignity, Choice, Hope and Contentment. The program was first offered in 2012 and has been presented in over 80 countries. In 2023, 2,848 workshops were held that reached 111,106 participants, both in-person and virtual. The Foundation also produces a number of media and online materials based on Prem Rawats addresses, in addition to course material for its Peace Education Program. The Foundation also sponsors and supports peace forums where Prem Rawat is a keynote speaker at universities, non-governmental organizations and various other meetings.
  2. $149,250 spent. HUMANITARIAN AID in 2024 included Grants totaling $$139,000 The Foundation provides essential food, water, medical care and and other aid to help people recover from natural disasters and other emergencies. In 2024, TPRF gave 8 grants for flood victims in Brazil, Kenya and the US (Ashville) including medical care and essentials See Attached
  3. $728,184 spent. FOOD FOR PEOPLE PROGRAM The Foundation has planned, designed, and implemented several critically needed programs such as its model Food for People (FFP) program. FFP is based on Prem Rawats desire to help people break out of the cycle of poverty. There are now three FFP facilities: one in India, one in Nepal, and one in Ghana. In 2024, FFP facilities served 1,082,000 hot nutritious meals to children, the sick and the elderly. 27% increase
  4. $1.2 million spent. Peace Initiatives Peace Programs, Venues, Outreach and Media Development with Research & Development In 2024, TPRF supported events in Argentina, Philippines South Africa, India, Netherlands, India, Japan, and the USA See Attached Report

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2002.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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