Universal Peace Foundation California Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Universal Peace Foundation California is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to serve as the focal point for offering Inner Awakening programs dedicated to guiding at least 1% of the Californian population on the path of individual peace for global peace. We accomplish this goal through a series of educational programs focusing on yoga and meditation. Through our programs and services, we hope to make a lasting impact in the lives of the individuals that we work with and the community as a whole.
- Income
- $89,853
- Spending
- $47,855
- Reserves
- 42.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 74%
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 (4)
- $19,645 spent. Kids Yoga Classes served approximately 20 to 25 children, enhancing physical health, focus, and emotional regulation through age-appropriate yoga and mindfulness practices.
- $7,821 spent. The organization conducted a structured Kids Yoga and Mindfulness Camp serving approximately 20 children. The camp integrated yoga and mindfulness practices with creative activities including music, art, and crafts. The program aimed to strengthen concentration, confidence, teamwork, and emotional well-being in a supportive group environment.
- $1,773 spent. Inner Awakening Programs served approximately 20 adults and included guided breathwork, structured meditation, and foundational energy-awareness practices designed to support emotional resilience and mental clarity.
- $5,260 spent. Other Programs and Services- A. Inner awakening meditation retreat - Served approximately 12 adults and included guided breathwork, structured meditation, and foundational energy-awareness practices designed to support emotional resilience and mental clarity. (Expenses for this program were $298) B. wellness Programs - The organization offered holistic wellness sessions designed to support physical, emotional, and energetic well-being. Services included Gusa therapy, energy-based healing practices, aura and chakra analysis, and guided chakra balancing sessions. These programs were intended to promote stress reduction, relaxation, emotional clarity, and overall wellness through structured, non-invasive techniques rooted in traditional yogic principles. Approximately 20 individuals participated in these wellness services during the year.
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 August 2024.
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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