Meherana
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $90.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Mariposa, CA
- Founding
- 06/1994
- Data as of
- 03/2021
- EIN
- 94-3179600
Organization Overview
Meherana is located in Mariposa, CA. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., 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. Meherana 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 03/2021, Meherana generated $90.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $101.3k during the year ending 03/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
MEHERANA IS A UNIVERSAL CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL RENEWAL DEDICATED TO AVATAR MEHER BABA AND HIS PRINCIPLES OF ACTIVE LOVE AND SERVICE TO BOTH THE MEHER BABA COMMUNITY AND ALL HUMANITY. IT IS INTENDED FOR THE ENHANCEMENT AND STRENGTHENING OF SPIRITUAL LIFE, WITHOUT SUPPLANTING PROFESSED RELIGIOUS CONVICTIONS OR BELIEFS.THE CENTER IS TO BE MADE AVAILABLE FOR SAHAVAS, MEETINGS, AND RETREATS, BOTH GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL; AND FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF SERVICE PROJECTS. IT IS TO BE ORGANIZED AND IMPLEMENTED ACCORDING TO DEMOCRATIC PRINCIPLES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AVATAR MEHER BABA PERPETUAL PUBLIC CHARITABLE TRUST DEVELOPMENT GRANT & OPERATING EXPENSES GRANT: AS PART OF MEHERANA'S COMMUNITY SERVICE AT LARGE, WE PARTICIPATE IN TWO GRANTS 1) FOR DEVELOPMENT AND 2) FOR ONGOING OPERATING EXPENSES OF A SPIRITUAL CENTER DEVOTED TO AVATAR MEHER BABA IN MEHERABAD, AHMEDNAGAR,AND MEHERAZAD, AHMEDNAGAR, MS INDIA WHICH IS SIMILAR TO MEHERANA.
FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE MEHERANA PARTICIPATED IN DONATING TO MANNA HOUSE OF MARIPOSA COUNTY, A 501(C)(E) CHARITY EIN: 77-0039298. MANNA HOUSE HELPS THOSE IN NEED WITH FOOD ASSISTANCE.
AVATAR MEHER BABA PERPETUAL PUBLIC CHARITABLE TRUST DEVELOPMENT GRANT & OPERATING EXPENSES GRANT: AS PART OF MEHERANA'S COMMUNITY SERVICE AT LARGE, WE PARTICIPATE IN TWO GRANTS 1) FOR DEVELOPMENT AND 2) FOR ONGOING OPERATING EXPENSES OF A SPIRITUAL CENTER DEVOTED TO AVATAR MEHER BABA IN MEHERABAD, AHMEDNAGAR,AND MEHERAZAD, AHMEDNAGAR, MS INDIA WHICH IS SIMILAR TO MEHERANA.
FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE MEHERANA PARTICIPATED IN DONATING TO MANNA HOUSE OF MARIPOSA COUNTY, A 501(C)(E) CHARITY EIN: 77-0039298. MANNA HOUSE HELPS THOSE IN NEED WITH FOOD ASSISTANCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Therese Williams President, Dir Of Community Relations | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Ellen Vanallen Dir Of Finance (cfo) | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Meibao Nee Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Katherine Brown Treasurer | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Jim Wilson Dir Of Fundraising | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jyoti Raju Dir Of It | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $60,137 |
| Investment income | $2,549 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $523 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $90,076 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $22,939 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,132 |
| Office expenses | $2,225 |
| Information technology | $2,166 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $28,801 |
| Travel | $997 |
| 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 | $38,889 |
| Insurance | $3,871 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $101,340 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $980 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $55,574 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,289 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,087 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $161,681 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $16,877 |
| Total assets | $1,373,927 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,614 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $631 |
| 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 | $3,245 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,370,682 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Meherana has recieved totaling $204.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $204 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $9,666 |
| Earnings | $283 |
| Admin Expense | $1 |
| Net Contributions | $10,000 |
| Ending Balance | $19,948 |
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