Program areas at Meher Spiritual Center
The Center operates a nonsectarian Spiritual retreat dedicated to the teachings of the late Meher baba. Approximately 3,000 overnight visitors annually come to the Center for rest, contemplation and renewal of the Spiritual life. They stay for up to two weeks in simple rustic cabins, surrounded by the tranquil natural beauty of the environment. A library and meeting room are maintained and devotional programs are offered. In 2022, there where 11,390 day visitors who enjoyed the Center's atmosphere and participated in day and evening activities. Normally over 20,000 day visitors participate. A youth retreat program is offered annually for one week in the summer, involving approximately 55 high school students and 60 young adults, along with 25 staff providing a wide range of devotional and creative activities. Funding was provided for emergency aid to 25 needy families, and contributions that support other service programs in the myrtle beach community.
Grants made by Meher Spiritual Center
Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
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Phoenix Renaissance | Assistance To the Racepath Community, A Crime Prone and Needy Area of Myrtle Beach, SC | 2022-12 | $36,698 |
Who funds Meher Spiritual Center
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Meher Spiritual Center
Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
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Edward H Connor | Executive Director | $81,718 | 2023-10-26 |
Andy Lesnik | Treasurer and Director | $0 | 2023-12-19 |
Ananda Jones | Board Member | $0 | 2023-12-19 |
Johanna Gard'Ner | Secretary and Director | $0 | 2023-02-12 |
Anna Lena Phillips Bell | Secretary / Director | $0 | 2019-12-31 |
...and 5 more key personnel |
Financials for Meher Spiritual Center
Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
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Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,882,272 | $2,253,990 | -16.5% |
Program services | $188,793 | $60,949 | 209.8% |
Investment income and dividends | $603,174 | $626,456 | -3.7% |
Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
Net rental income | $46,723 | $6,365 | 634.1% |
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $372,565 | $37,130 | 903.4% |
Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
Miscellaneous revenues | $129,758 | $157,902 | -17.8% |
Total revenues | $3,223,285 | $3,142,792 | 2.6% |
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Barre Center for Buddhist Studies (BCBS) | 501(c)(3) | Barre, MA | $3,152,155 |
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Institute of Buddhist Studies | 501(c)(3) | Berkeley, CA | $3,224,750 |
Tergar International | 501(c)(3) | Minneapolis, MN | $4,726,707 |
Land of Medicine Buddha | 501(c)(3) | Soquel, CA | $883,416 |
Missions Resource Network | 501(c)(3) | Bedford, TX | $2,309,125 |
Yogananda Seva | 501(c)(3) | Encinitas, CA | $4,100,726 |
World Divine Light Organization | 501(c)(3) | Santa Ana, CA | $857,318 |
Drala Mountain Center | 501(c)(3) | Red Feather Lakes, CO | $4,353,547 |
Shiva Murugan Temple | 501(c)(3) | Concord, CA | $2,243,833 |
Data update history
January 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $7,000 from United Charitable November 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 22, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 18, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Charities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousBuddhistState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
- Address
- 10200 N Kings Hwy
- Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
- Metro area
- Myrtle Beach-Conway-North Myrtle Beach, SC-NC
- Website URL
- mehercenter.org/board-of-directors/Â
- Phone
- (843) 272-8793
IRS details
- EIN
- 57-0422620
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1959
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- X50: Buddhist
- NAICS code, primary
- 813110: Religious Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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