The Maharishi World Development Fund
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Makes grants to organisations in any part of the world for purposes of general charity, education and training, medical treatment and health, and relief of poverty, using the programmes brought out by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi for all areas of life.
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, The Maharishi World Development Fund has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1990, it predates 81% of the education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 3 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2023. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for The Maharishi World Development Fund draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical education charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Filing history
3 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
See 5 years of revenue, expense breakdowns, and balance sheet.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE MAHARISHI WORLD DEVELOPMENT FUND is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE MAHARISHI WORLD DEVELOPMENT FUND is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE MAHARISHI WORLD DEVELOPMENT FUND is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
This is general guidance, not tax advice. Confirm treatment with the charity or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
2 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
Compared with 8 similar education charities in United Kingdom.
Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 2 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Maharishi World Development Fund
The Maharishi World Development Fund is a registered education nonprofit based in Isleworth, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its registration number is 328738. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 64/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £5K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Maharishi World Development Fund has £5K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Makes grants to organisations in any part of the world for purposes of general charity, education and training, medical treatment and health, and relief of poverty, using the programmes brought out by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi for all areas of life. The Maharishi World Development Fund is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1990.
The Maharishi World Development Fund is a charitable trust, the oldest legal form for UK charities. Trusts are governed by a trust deed and overseen by trustees who manage the charity's assets for the benefit of its stated purposes. Trusts are not incorporated and do not have a separate legal personality. Its Charity Commission registration number is 328738.
The Maharishi World Development Fund's registered charity number is 328738. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Maharishi World Development Fund is located in Isleworth, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
The Maharishi World Development Fund is based in Isleworth in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Maharishi World Development Fund
- What is The Maharishi World Development Fund?
- The Maharishi World Development Fund is a education trust based in Isleworth, United Kingdom. Makes grants to organisations in any part of the world for purposes of general charity, education and training, medical treatment and health, and relief of poverty, using the programmes brought out by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi for all areas of life.
- When was The Maharishi World Development Fund founded?
- The Maharishi World Development Fund was founded in 1990.
- Where is The Maharishi World Development Fund located?
- Headquartered in Isleworth, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Maharishi World Development Fund's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is £5,030.
- Is The Maharishi World Development Fund trustworthy?
- The Maharishi World Development Fund has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Maharishi World Development Fund's registration number?
- Registration: 328738 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Maharishi World Development Fund's website?
- https://www.maharishi.fund
- Are donations to The Maharishi World Development Fund tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.