VAISHNAVA SEVA SOCIETY

EIN: 770265253 501(c)(3) Religion

SANTA CRUZ, CA

Total Revenue
$268,830
Total Expenses
$184,299
Total Assets
$1,098,622
Net Assets
$1,079,950
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1990
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
FREDERICK HAWK
Tax Period
2018-01-01 to 2018-12-31

VAISHNAVA SEVA SOCIETY, founded in 1990, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $269K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 51% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $85K, a strong 31% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROPAGATE THE PROCESS OF KRISHNA-CONSCIOUSNESS (GOD-CONSCIOUSNESS) AND DEVOTIONAL SERVICE TO KRISHNA AS TAUGHT IN THE ANCIENT VEDIC SCRIPTURES OF INDIA (SUCH AS BHAGAVAD-GITA, SRIMAD-BHAGAVATAM, ETC.) THROUGH VARIOUS PUBLIC OUTREACH PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $76,711

WE PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PLACES OF WORSHIP FOR THE OVERALL BENEFIT OF STUDENTS, THE PUBLIC AND SINCERE SEEKERS. AT OUR CENTERS IN SOQUEL AND SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA, WE CONDUCT DAILY EDUCATIONAL CLASSES...

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WE PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PLACES OF WORSHIP FOR THE OVERALL BENEFIT OF STUDENTS, THE PUBLIC AND SINCERE SEEKERS. AT OUR CENTERS IN SOQUEL AND SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA, WE CONDUCT DAILY EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND LECTURES FROM THE VEDIC SCRIPTURES ON THE SCIENCE OF SELF-REALIZATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TENETS OF LORD SRI CHAITANYA MAHAPRABHU. WE ALSO CONDUCT DAILY THE CONGREGATIONAL CHANTING OF THE HOLY NAMES OF GOD, ESPECIALLY THE MAHA-MANTRA (THE GREATEST PRAYER): HARE KRISHNA, HARE KRISHNA, KRISHNA KRISHNA, HARE HARE, HARE RAMA, HARE RAMA, RAMA RAMA, HARE HARE.

Program 2
Expenses: $48,461

WE CONDUCT PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC PARKS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND INFORMATION BOOTHS TO TEACH HOW THE PRINCIPLES OF GOD-CONSCIOUSNESS MAY BE APPLIED TO MODERN-DAY SOCIETY. WE VISIT INTERESTED PEOPLE IN...

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WE CONDUCT PROGRAMS IN PUBLIC PARKS, COLLEGES, UNIVERSITIES AND INFORMATION BOOTHS TO TEACH HOW THE PRINCIPLES OF GOD-CONSCIOUSNESS MAY BE APPLIED TO MODERN-DAY SOCIETY. WE VISIT INTERESTED PEOPLE IN THEIR HOMES BOTH LOCALLY AND THROUGHOUT NORTH AMERICA. IN ORDER TO ASSIST IN OUR MISSION TO EDUCATE INTERESTED PERSONS, WE HAVE DEVELOPED TWO WEB SITES: WWW.SEVAASHRAM.NET AND WWW.SEVAASHRAM.COMBOTH OF THESE SITES PROVIDE EXTENSIVE ARTICLES, AUDIO LECTURES, VIDEOS, PHOTOGRAPHS AND OTHER RESOURCES TO HELP TEACH BOTH OUR PHILOSOPHY AND HOW TO APPLY IT TO OUR DAILY LIVES.

Program 3
Expenses: $31,887

WE DISTRIBUTE TO EVERYONE, SANCTIFIED VEGETARIAN MEALS THAT HAVE BEEN OFFERED TO THE DEITIES OF LORD KRISHNA. EACH DAY AT BOTH OF OUR CENTERS WE DISTRIBUTE FREE VEGETARIAN MEALS TO ALL THOSE WHO COME...

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WE DISTRIBUTE TO EVERYONE, SANCTIFIED VEGETARIAN MEALS THAT HAVE BEEN OFFERED TO THE DEITIES OF LORD KRISHNA. EACH DAY AT BOTH OF OUR CENTERS WE DISTRIBUTE FREE VEGETARIAN MEALS TO ALL THOSE WHO COME TO THE CENTER. EVERYONE IS WELCOME WITHOUT CHARGE FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH OR DINNER. WE TAKE PREPARED FOOD TO VARIOUS LOCAL SHELTERS FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION TO THE CLIENTS OF THOSE SHELTERS. AT OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS DINNER WE FED OVER 500 PEOPLE AND DISTRIBUTED TOYS TO OVER 250 CHILDREN. MANY LOCAL BUSINESSES, INCLUDING TOYS FOR TOTS ASSIST US WITH DONATIONS OF TOYS AND FOOD.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $237,225
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $3
Other Revenue $31,602
TOTAL REVENUE $268,830

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,323
Salaries & Benefits $30,290
Fundraising Expenses $1,318
Program Expenses $180,077
Other Expenses $142,686
TOTAL EXPENSES $184,299

Year-over-Year Comparison

2018 2017 Change
Revenue $268,830 $177,831 +0.5%
Expenses $184,299 $167,391 +0.1%
Net Income $84,531 $10,440 +7.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
1
Volunteers
225

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
7
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JASON HAWK DIRECTOR TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SUSAN KIRKMAN DIRECTOR VICE PRESIDENT 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN BOWES DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THEODORE HARRIS DIRECTOR PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER DIANA DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN PONTON DIRECTOR 40.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD H PONTON JR DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FREDERICK HAWK SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2018 $268,830 $184,299 $1,098,622 $84,531
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