2024-09-09T09:32:49-05:00 2022-12-31 WITHUMSMITHBROWNPC 100 SPECTRUM CENTER DRIVE STE 1000 IRVINE CA 92618 990 2022-01-01 364793898 Chopra Foundation % MICHAEL D SCHLEY CHOP 9173910374 41 E 11TH STREET 11TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10003 Poonacha Machaiah CEO 8589223986 2024-09-04 true ISRAEL TANNENBAUM CPA P01589203 9492612808 2022 2024-08-08 14:25:15Z X Poonacha Machaiah 41 E 11TH STREET 11TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 10003 2974708 false X www.choprafoundation.org X 2014 CA DEDICATED TO IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELL BEING, CULTIVATING SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPANDING CONSCIOUSNESS, AND PROMOTING WORLD PEACE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE HUMAN FAMILY. 6 6 3 6 0 0 1088316 1743859 803305 771563 17 116953 30 103345 1891668 2735720 47785 10709 0 0 501575 417388 0 0 145753 1228260 1355136 1777620 1783233 114048 952487 867093 1399350 513003 376257 354090 1023093 X THE CHOPRA FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING HEALTH AND WELL BEING, CULTIVATING SPIRITUAL KNOWLEDGE, EXPANDING CONSCIOUSNESS, AND PROMOTING WORLD PEACE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE HUMAN FAMILY. false false 839630 10709 521493 Symposiums, Seminars and Retreats - The Foundation hosts various programs and events annually to fulfill its mission of improving health and well-being and promoting spirituality, consciousness, and peace to all of the human family. The Journey into Healing program focuses on bringing mind-body balance, health, and nourishment into life. The Reset and Rejuvenate Retreat is a unique experience focused on physical well-being. Individuals have the experience of participating in the Self Directed Biological Transformation Initiative, which studies the health benefits of lifestyle choices. The Longevity Retreat - The Chopra Foundation's three-day Longevity Retreat will include both a theoretical and practical understanding of the above principles and in particular, the shift of identity from body, mind, physical circumstances to the source of all experience, which is consciousness and awareness. Combining techniques from Eastern wisdom traditions and Western science, those attending this course will come away with a deep understanding of the new reality we can create. It is crucial that participants commit to the discipline of making the techniques a permanent habit. . Sages & Scientists Symposium - A global symposium of world class researchers, scientists, artists, philosophers and policy makers. The focus of the symposium to explore the latest research and dialogue to foster personal, societal and planetary wellbeing. . NeverAlone Global Summit - A global online symposium with thought leaders and mental wellbeing community experts collaborating to help people learn to build their resources and practices to promote their mental, emotional, and spiritual health. 0 0 250070 NerverAlone: Mental Wellbeing & Suicide Prevention: Never Alone is a program and movement of people and organizations dedicated to incubating a new vision for mental and emotional health and the resources available to people seeking support. The Never Alone Alliance represents a collaboration of businesses, policymakers, mental health professionals, wellness initiatives, scientists, schools, and more. Our goal is to build mental health awareness, advance scientific research, work with policy-makers and create a global technology platform to democratize access to resources. NeverAlone offers online mental well-being programs and develops an open-source technology platform for democratizing mental health and well-being globally. The initiative has also curated the annual NeverAlone Summit, a global mental health summit. In the landscape of educational and personal growth, our comprehensive school wellbeing initiative fosters positive mental and emotional health, not just within classroom walls, but extending to the wider community context. Rooted in evidence-based practices, our program doesn't just engage; it resonates deeply, offering practical tools that are demonstrated to mold students into resilient individuals and future torchbearers of leadership. 839630 true true false false false false false false false false true true false true true true false true false false false true false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false true false false false true false false false false true 9 0 true 3 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 6 6 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false CA NY X MICHAEL D SCHLEY 8059662940 311 E CARRILLO ST SANTA BARBARA CA 93101 Poonacha Machaiah Executive Director 40.0 0.0 X 200000 0 0 Michael Mccarthy CFO 40.0 0.0 X 56494 0 0 DEEPAK CHOPRA MD Board chairman, director 10.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Paul Johnson Treasurer/Secretary, Director 5.0 0.0 X X 0 0 0 Francois Ferre Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Huda Al Ghoson Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 David Lubotta Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 Ajay K Gupta Director 2.0 0.0 X 0 0 0 256494 0 0 1 false true false 0 1743859 1001817 1743859 FEE FOR SERVICE PROGRAMS 611600 771563 771563 771563 2826 2826 0 0 0 0 0 353115 238988 114127 114127 114127 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME 900099 103345 103345 103345 2735720 771563 220298 3029 3029 0 7680 7680 0 256494 186494 40000 30000 0 124344 24329 81363 18652 0 16896 10983 3379 2534 19654 12775 3931 2948 0 65606 65606 61352 61352 0 0 0 163768 72149 91619 128839 128839 59958 59958 64629 12926 51703 0 92110 15668 76442 169998 84999 84999 408682 408682 0 0 0 0 52929 10586 42343 MEDIA PRODUCTIONS 60000 54000 6000 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 23624 4725 18899 TAXES 3641 2754 887 1783233 839630 797850 145753 X 0 36979 438432 831847 204000 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 10000 0 0 0 0 21023 15252 1826 13426 13426 0 0 200000 200000 0 0 1235 1235 0 294830 867093 1399350 223003 60320 90000 0 200000 16667 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 299270 513003 376257 X 354090 773093 0 250000 354090 1023093 867093 1399350 952487 -283484 X false true X true false X 530692 134647 731796 1088316 1743859 4229310 716115 2783605 215605 803305 771563 5290193 0 0 0 1246807 2918252 947401 1891621 2515422 9519503 49518 324135 165000 0 1122273 1660926 605847 728190 57490 515000 252052 2158579 655365 1052325 222490 515000 1374325 3819505 5699998 8441 10044 17 2826 21328 0 8441 10044 17 2826 21328 0 13884 238257 1008 30 103345 356524 1260691 3164950 958453 1891668 2621593 9897355 0.57591 0.63079 0.00215 0.00202 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 15252 1826 13426 13426 200000 C 200000 RIGHT-OF-USE ASSETS 294830 294830 0 OPERATING LEASE LIABILITIES 299270 299270 X 2452236 -283484 -283484 2735720 2735720 1783233 1783233 1783233 Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 The Chopra Foundation is a not-for-profit corporation, exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, and has been designated as an organization that is not a private foundation. The Foundation believes that it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and as such, does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the consolidated financial statements. The Foundation did not recognize any tax related interest and/or penalties in the consolidated financial statements, but if applicable, would record any such interest and/or penalties as a component of other expense. true South Asia 0 0 Grantmaking None 7680 0 0 0 0 7680 7680 South Asia Grant 7680 Wire 1 0 false false false false false false Sch F, Part I, Line 2: THE FOUNDATION GETS REPORTS FROM GRANTEES ON HOW THE GRANTS ARE USED. X X false false false false false false false false false Poonacha Machaiah Executive Director 200000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 200000 0 0 0 X 5256 1001817 FMV false false false Schedule M Part I, Column B The number of donations was reported in column B. CORE FORM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 AJAY GUPTA Has a BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP WITH DEEPAK CHOPRA. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY A REPUTABLE CPA FIRM SPECIALIZING IN NOT FOR PROFIT TAX. THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE CEO FOR REVIEW AND COMMENT AND ANY CHANGES ARE INCORPORATED. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A DRAFT COPY OF FORM 990 FOR THE BOARD TO REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING. UPON APPROVAL THE ORGANIZATION INFORMS THE CPA FIRM TO FILE ITS 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PROVIDED TO EACH DIRECTOR, OFFICER, SENIOR STAFF MEMBER AND EMPLOYEE AND IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY. EACH NEW DIRECTOR, OFFICER OR EMPLOYEE IS ADVISED OF THE POLICY UPON JOINING THE FOUNDATION. EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER SIGNS AN ANNUAL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE FOR THE FOUNDATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A Executive COMPENSATION WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY BOARD DECISION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Ishar LLC 2013 Costa Del Mar Rd Carlsbad CA 92009 471603074 Inactive CA 0 0 Chopra Fdn Chopra Mind Brain Institute LLC 2013 Costa Del Mar Rd Carlsbad CA 92009 352602432 Inactive CA 0 0 Chopra Fdn The Chopra Foundation return was filed late and we request an abatement from any assessment for late filing penalty due to reasonable cause. You should note that the Foundation has a history of filing timely and has not previously requested an abatement. The filing of the return was delayed as the Foundation was unable to complete the information required for the audited financial statements and gather the data to file timely due to several natural disasters experienced at office locations initially in California and then in Florida. The Foundation was initially affected by the California series of wildfires that occurred in 2021 and then by the rain caused by multiple atmospheric rivers that occurred December 2022 - March 2023. Then after relocating operations to Florida, the Foundation was affected by Hurricane Idalia August 2023. The Foundation, due to these multiple natural disasters, affected their ability to complete their December 2021 and 2022 years audited financials and their Form 990's on a timely basis. The IRS had designated these areas as disaster zones. Our auditing firm and tax preparer of the Foundation's returns, has offices and tax personnel that perform services related to the audited financials and Form 990's and these offices and personnel were also affected by the natural disasters. Reasonable cause The Foundation's mission is dedicated to improving the health and well-being, cultivating spiritual knowledge, expanding consciousness, suicide prevention, and promoting world peace to all members of the human family. The Foundation partners with on-the-ground organizations across the world, to include underserved communities in India and Africa. During the 2021 and 2022 tax years, The Foundation's programs were slowly rebuilding from the impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and related closures. The financial harm to the Foundation is reflected in the filed tax returns as resources were extremely limited while the Foundation shifted its programs to support global suicide and mental-health initiatives. The failure to file in a timely manner was inadvertent, not willful, or neglectful. The Foundation has worked diligently with our firm to get the financials to present an accurate and complete return post disasters and currently is in the process of its 2023 audited financial statements and providing data for the 2023 Form 990 ahead of filing before its extended due date of November 15, 2024. The Foundation has recovered from these interruptions and fully expects to file its return timely for the 2023 tax year. For the reasons outlined above, the Foundation believes that it has demonstrated that it has reasonable cause for a penalty abatement being assessed on the 2021 and 2022 returns filed. Thank you for your consideration of the Foundation's abatement request due to reasonable cause as outlined herein.