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The Prem Rawat Foundation

Dignity, peace, prosperity

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four stars

96.99

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 96.99 four stars
  Financial 98.57 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 96.00 four stars
This rating was published 07/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, 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 so that people everywhere can live their lives with dignity, peace, and prosperity. TPRF helps to bring Prem Rawat's message of peace to people around the world and provide essential humanitarian aid to those who need it most.

The Prem Rawat Foundation (TPRF) addresses the fundamental human needs of food, water, and peace so that people everywhere can live their lives with dignity, peace, and prosperity. TPRF helps to bring Prem Rawat's message of peace to people around the world and provide essential humanitarian aid to those who need it most.

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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This impact information is current as of July 2019, when it was provided to us by GuideStar. At this time, Impact information published on this organization's page has no effect on its rating per our methodology.

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Financial

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98.57

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

96.00

This rating was published 07/01/2019 and includes data from FY2017, 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)		 85.4%
  Administrative Expenses 7.1%
  Fundraising Expenses 7.4%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.06
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.52
  Program Expenses Growth 4.6%
  Liabilities to Assets 1.7%
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) 96.99 four stars
World Federalist Movement - Institute for Global Policy (NY) 90.39 four stars
Federation of American Scientists (DC) 90.28 four stars
Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity (NY) 86.36 three stars
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (NY) 94.05 four stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $1,886,817
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $1,886,817
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $1,886,817
   Other Revenue $9,237
TOTAL REVENUE $1,896,054
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $1,219,959
   Administrative Expenses $136,619
   Fundraising Expenses $160,618
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $1,517,196
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $378,858
   
Net Assets $2,513,074

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 $911,814 74.7%
Support for Humanitarian Disaster Events $167,245 13.7%
Food for People $140,900 11.5%

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

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
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, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012
Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
Not compensated -- Daya Rawat President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
The Prem Rawat Foundation (CA) 96.99 four stars
American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem (CT) 95.73 four stars
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (NY) 94.05 four stars
OneVoice Movement (NY) 91.11 four stars
Center for Security Policy (DC) 91.36 four 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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