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The Prem Rawat Foundation

Dignity, peace, prosperity

four stars

94.48

P.O. Box 24-1498 Los Angeles, CA 90024
tel: (310) 392-5700   Web Site
EIN: 91-2166236

Board Leadership
Linda Pascotto
Chairman

CEO
Marcia Leitner
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 94.48 four stars
  Financial 96.56 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 93.00 four stars
This rating was published 05/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) addresses the fundamental human needs of food, water, and peace. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, TPRF is dedicated to helping build a world at peace, one person at a time, so that people can live with dignity, peace, and prosperity.

The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) addresses the fundamental human needs of food, water, and peace. Through a variety of programs and initiatives, TPRF is dedicated to helping build a world at peace, one person at a time, so that people can live with dignity, peace, and prosperity.

Impact Information

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Reported Results
Total in 2018
The number of Peace Education Program courses increased from 1066 in 2017 to 1346 in 2018.
1,346
The number of Food for People (FFP) meals served in all facilities increased from 428,611 to 479,221 in 2018.
479,221
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Financial

four stars

96.56

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

93.00

This rating was published 05/01/2020 and includes data from FY2018, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 82.3%
  Administrative Expenses 8.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 8.8%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.07
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.67
  Program Expenses Growth 5.3%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.3%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Prem Rawat Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by The Prem Rawat Foundation on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
The Prem Rawat Foundation (CA) 94.48 four stars
Foreign Policy Association (NY) 86.26 three stars
World Federalist Movement - Institute for Global Policy (NY) 90.39 four stars
Peace Development Fund (MA) 96.66 four stars
Givat Haviva Educational Foundation (NY) 87.16 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,706,458
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,706,458
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,706,458
   Other Revenue $24,729
TOTAL REVENUE $1,731,187
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,313,735
   Administrative Expenses $156,937
   Fundraising Expenses $187,668
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,658,340
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $72,847
   
Net Assets $2,585,921

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Peace Education Program $1,100,659 83.8%
Food for People $170,000 12.9%
Support for Humanitarian Disaster Events $43,076 3.3%

Ratings History
The Prem Rawat Foundation has received 5 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2018-12 05/01/2020 94.48 four stars
2017-12 07/01/2019 96.99 four stars
2016-12 07/01/2018 99.54 four stars
2015-12 12/01/2017 97.80 four stars
2015-12 07/01/2017 96.94 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 92.01 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2013-12 03/01/2015 87.88 three stars
2012-12 04/01/2014 84.60 three stars
2011-12 06/01/2013 83.43 three stars
2010-12 06/01/2012 83.14 three stars
2010-12 05/01/2012 79.65 two stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 92.24 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 05/01/2011 93.23 four stars
2008-12 04/01/2010 98.44 four stars
2007-12 05/01/2009 95.87 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 91-2166236
Name in IRS Master File THE PREM RAWAT FOUNDATION
NTEE Code N20
NTEE Classification Recreational and Sporting Camps
NTEE Type Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics
Classification Educational Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities
Foundation Status Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public   170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date October, 2002
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2017
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$57,500 3.46% Marcia Leitner Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
The Prem Rawat Foundation (CA) 94.48 four stars
World Federalist Movement - Institute for Global Policy (NY) 90.39 four stars
Friends of Israel Disabled Veterans – Beit Halochem (NY) 94.62 four stars
The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International (IL) 100.00 four stars
Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity (NY) 86.36 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

The Prem Rawat Foundation
P.O. Box 24-1498
Los Angeles, CA 90024
tel: (310) 392-5700
fax: (310) 388-3231
EIN: 91-2166236

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Board Leadership

Linda Pascotto
Chairman

CEO

Marcia Leitner
Executive Director

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