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Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal USA
New Hyde Park, NY · EIN 202799776 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE Q12 · International Affairs · Small ($100K-$1M) · rajsaubhag.org
revenue
$261K
expenses
$179K
net assets
$368K
employees
0
program ratio
87%
mission · from form 990

The core mission is serving poor, unfortunate, and deprived souls by providing education, food, healthcare, and relief from hardships, embodying the principle of finding God in those who suffer.

profile · synthesized from sources

Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal USA is a spiritual organization rooted in the Jain tradition, dedicated to preserving and teaching the path of self-realization through the lineage of enlightened masters including Shrimad Rajchandra and Shree Saubhagbhai. It operates an ashram that provides meditation instruction, spiritual guidance, and educational programs based on esoteric Jain teachings. The organization serves seekers globally, with a focus on inner transformation and liberation of the soul.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $3K
    EDUCATION
  2. #2 $146K
    FOOD HOUSING
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Atma Siddhi Study Program
Educational program centered on Shrimad Rajchandra’s 142-verse scripture on the path to liberation, used to guide seekers toward self-realization
Spiritual Discourses and Satsangs
Regular gatherings and teachings led by spiritual heads such as Bhaishree and Gurumaa, focusing on inner transformation and soul experience
Sudharas Meditation
Teaches an ancient esoteric meditation technique for self-realization passed down through the lineage of Shree Saubhagbhai and Shrimad Rajchandra
activities · 7 groups

What they do

  • Religious Media Production and Distribution 2 activities
    • Composing foundational spiritual texts
      Authored the 'Atma Siddhi Shastra', a 142-verse text explaining the Jain path to liberation composed in 90 minutes, along with other key writings including the 'Letter of Six Fundamentals' and the 108-lesson guide Mokshamala.
    • Publishing spiritual texts and musical adaptations
      Releases published works including prose and poetry collections such as 'Agna Bhakti' and launched a sung English version of Atmasiddhi titled 'Soul Verses' on October 18, 2024, to make spiritual teachings more accessible.
  • Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 2 activities
    • Conducting silent meditation retreats
      Hosts 5-day silent-solitude retreats (Ekant Maun Shibir) featuring five daily hour-long meditation sessions and one daily discourse by Bhaishree on key scriptural texts, offering personalized spiritual guidance based on participant feedback.
    • Providing international spiritual guidance
      Conducts international trips to deliver spiritual guidance to overseas seekers upon request, supporting global spiritual development.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosting annual and commemorative spiritual events
      Organizes a year-long series of events to commemorate organizational milestones, including opening celebrations, Jatra festivals, major gatherings in February, and ongoing activities across the year.
  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Producing and launching spiritual films
      Created and publicly released the film 'Niranjan, In Love with Truth' to chronicle the spiritual journey of Param Pujya Bhaishree, showcasing it across India and globally during celebratory events.
  • Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
    • Providing educational support
      Runs an educational support program that incurred $3,120 in expenses and distributed $3,120 in grants during the 2024 tax year.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Providing food and housing assistance
      Operates a human services program that provided food and housing support, incurring $146,279 in expenses and distributing $146,279 in grants during the 2024 tax year.
  • Uncategorized 4 activities
    • Initiating and guiding spiritual disciples
      Has initiated thousands in a meditation technique aimed at experiencing the soul, guided nearly a dozen seekers to attain Brahmanisht, and bestowed BeejGnaan upon spiritually ready disciples such as Shantibhai Ambani, Nagindasbhai Kalyanji Shah, and Lavchandbhai Ghelani.
    • Operating a spiritual ashram for aspirants
      Maintains an ashram established on December 31, 1976, in Sayla, later relocated in 1985, which attracts spiritual seekers from diverse geographic locations for spiritual development and guidance.
    • Staging dramatic productions on spiritual themes
      Produces and stages plays inspired by the life and teachings of Shrimad Rajchandraji, including a production depicting the final years of his life, key dialogues with spiritual seekers, and concluding with His Mahaprayan. These performances aim to convey the path to spiritual liberation.
    • Transferring spiritual leadership
      Transferred spiritual leadership of the ashram to Nalinbhai Kothari (Bhaishree) and Sadgunaben Shah (Gurumaa) in 1993, ensuring continuity in spiritual guidance.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$261K
Contributions & grants$258K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$179K
Program expenses87%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$177K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$368K
Cash$368K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$368K
Liquid reserves24.7 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -22.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Jyoti Shah — Treasurer
  • Mahesh Shah — President
  • Rajnikant H Shah — Secretary
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • C. U. Shah Partner — Spouse and collaborator in charitable activities, with Gurumaa serving as his moral support.
  • Ladakchand Manekchand Vora Partner — Recognized as Param Pujya Bapuji, under whose guidance Gurumaa became a disciple and later a spiritual successor.
  • Laghuraj Swami Partner — Received spiritual instruction and the 'Letter of Six Fundamentals' from Shrimad Rajchandra; held deep devotion to him despite being a monk and Shrimad being a householder.
  • Mahatma Gandhi Partner — Identified Shrimad Rajchandra as a profound influence on his life and philosophy, learning from him the height of compassion for all living beings.
  • Minalben Partner — Daughter of Gurumaa, whom she guided toward self-realisation.
  • Niranjanaben Shah Partner — Introduced Gurumaa to Param Pujya Bapuji and was part of the early spiritual circle.
  • Param Pujya Bhaishree, Shree Nalinbhai Kothari Partner — Spiritual head and leader of Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal, entrusted with leadership in 1993.
  • Param Pujya Gurumaa, Shree Sadgunaben Shah Partner — Co-leader of the organization alongside Bhaishree, guiding disciples in spiritual development.
  • Saubhagbhai Partner — Considered soul mates with Shrimad Rajchandra; their mutual spiritual recognition led to deep correspondence and advancement in spiritual realization for both.
  • Saubhagbhai Partner — Spiritual collaborator and recipient of extensive correspondence; central figure in the transmission and embodiment of 'Beej Gnaan' teachings.
  • Shree Raj Saubhag Satsang Mandal Network — Organization established under the spiritual lineage of Shri Saubhagbhai, with Bapuji as a central spiritual leader.
  • Shree Saubhagbhai Partner — Co-founder of the spiritual lineage honored in the organization's name and a key transmitter of the Sudharas meditation technique.
  • Shrimad Rajchandra Partner — Central spiritual figure whose teachings and lineage form the foundation of the organization.
  • Vajubhai Shah Partner — Member of the early spiritual circle in Mumbai where Shrimad Rajchandraji's works were discussed.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Discipline and Practice for Inner Transformation
    methodology: contemplative_discipline
    By combining structured practices such as silence, isolation, daily self-reflection (Pratikraman), and contemplative recitation, inner transformation occurs because sustained discipline purifies the mind and reveals the true self.
  • Experiential and Narrative Spiritual Pedagogy
    methodology: dramatic-spiritual-education
    By using dramatized narratives, film, and poetic verse, spiritual teachings are made emotionally resonant and memorable, deepening understanding because experiential engagement fosters internalization more effectively than abstract study.
  • Guru-Guided Inner Path to Self-Realization
    methodology: guru-guided_self-realisation
    By following a self-realized Guru and engaging in an inner spiritual path, individuals achieve self-realization because external rituals and scholarly study are insufficient without direct guidance and transmission of esoteric knowledge.
  • Personalized Discernment and Spiritual Mentorship
    methodology: spiritual_mentorship_and_discernment
    By identifying sincere seekers through personal discernment and providing tailored guidance, spiritual progress is accelerated because individualized support addresses unique karmic and psychological barriers to self-realization.