Haramadava Hindu Society
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- It owes more than it owns.
- Only 31% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
At Hari Hara Kshethram, our mission is to provide a spiritual home where people can practice and celebrate Hinduism's rich traditions. We are committed to:Promoting unity among all devotees, regardless of caste, creed, or social background.Offering a sacred space for daily worship, special ceremonies, and festivals.Guiding spiritual growth through rituals, homams, and discourses that connect individuals with their inner divinity.
- Income
- $26,425
- Spending
- $106,999
- Spent on programs
- 31%
- Reserves
- -9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 20
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
Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 252% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 305% of income.
Spending floor
0 of 1531% 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
Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
0 of 10Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, 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 (1)
- $33,597 spent. Pran Pratishtha" in a temple refers to a ritualistic ceremony where a deity's idol is "infused with life force" through specific mantras and rituals, essentially transforming a mere statue into a divine presence that can be worshipped; this process involves purification, invocation of the deity, and the symbolic "infusion of life" into the idol, making it ready to receive prayers and offerings from devotees.Process: Purification, The idol is cleansed with water and other purifying substances to remove impurities. Invocation, Priests chant specific mantras to invoke the deity into the idol. Infusion of life: The core ritual where the "prana" (life force) is believed to be transferred into the idol through specific chants and offerings. Opening the eyes: Often, the eyes of the idol are symbolically opened during the Pran Pratishtha ceremony, signifying the deity's awareness. Significance:This ceremony marks the moment when an idol becomes a living deity, allowing devotees to connect with the divine presence in the temple. Rituals involved:Shobha Yatra: A procession where the idol is paraded around the temple premises to gather devotion from the community. Abhishek: Ritual bathing of the idol with sacred liquids like milk, water, and panchamrit. Offering of items: Flowers, fruits, incense, and other offerings are presented to the deity. Part from Pran pratistha, organisation also carry on daily routine pooja and related operations.
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
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 November 6, 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? Worth knowing.
The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.
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 May 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 November 4, 2026.
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