Ramakrishna Ashrama is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (X70) the organization is classified as: Hinduism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ramakrishna Ashrama is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2021, Ramakrishna Ashrama generated $37.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (41.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $15.8k during the year ending 09/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN VEDANTA HOUSES OF WORSHIP, AND FACILITIES NECESSARY TO HOUSE CLERGY WHO WILL CONDUCT WORSHIP AND RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION IN THESE HOUSES OF WORSHIP; ORGANIZE AND OFFER CLASSES ETC. PROVIDING INSTRUCTION IN RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS PHILOSOPHY; PROMOTE HARMONY OF RELIGIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING VEDANTA HOUSES OF WORSHIP AND VEDANTA PARSONAGES, AND CONDUCTING RELIGIOUS CLASSES, MEETINGS, WORSHIP, AND FESTIVALS AT THESE HOUSES, AND OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2020, WE PURCHASED A BUILDING IN PUERTO RICO FOR ESTABLISHING A VEDANTA HOUSE OF WORSHIP, FOR $126,377. THIS IS NOT LISTED AS AN "EXPENSE" SINCE THE BUILDING IS NOW OWNED BY US. WE ALSO BEGAN THE PURCHASE OF A BUILDING IN SEYMOUR CT, INVESTING $38,300 IN FY 2020. THE PURCHASE WAS COMPLETED AT THE BEGINNING OF FY 2021. IN FY 2020 WE ALSO OFFERED AN INTEREST-FREE LOAN OF $70,000 TO THE VEDANTA CENTER OF GREATER HOUSTON, TOWARDS THE PURCHASE OF A RETREAT PROPERTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Swami Mahayogananda Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
William A Scott III Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Swami Sarvadevananda President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Prasenjeet Sarkar Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Rini Ghosh Director | Trustee | 0.2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $32 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $32 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $45,127 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$7,763 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $37,396 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,351 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $106 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $314 |
Total functional expenses | $15,771 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,074 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $426,743 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $190,000 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,212,389 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,253,587 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,083,793 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $1,681,404 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $1,212,389 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $190,000 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,083,793 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ramakrishna Ashrama has recieved totaling $43.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $43 |
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