Spiritual Science Research Foundation

What Spiritual Science Research Foundation does

Spiritual Science Research Foundation (SSRF) is a global, all-volunteer non-profit organization headquartered in Mount Laurel, New Jersey (USA), with registered entities in Australia, Germany, and Croatia. Founded and spiritually guided by Dr. Jayant Balaji Athavale, SSRF provides spiritual education, research, healing guidance, and meditation services to individual seekers across more than 75 countries. Its primary audience consists of people seeking God-realisation, those experiencing specific life problems attributed to spiritual causes (mental health issues, ancestral problems, addictions, sleep disorders), and donors supporting the mission.

SSRF's core "product" is a content-rich digital ecosystem anchored by the main website (spiritualsciencefoundation.org), which hosts 700+ free spiritual articles in 26+ languages, an events portal, a blog, and a separate e-commerce shop selling books and healing items (incense, sacred ash). The platform supports 58 weekly spiritual meetings in 8 languages, bi-annual 5-day workshops in Goa, India, one-week ashram stays in Europe, and an ongoing spiritual tour that has visited 36 cities since May 2020. The technical stack is non-proprietary: standard web publishing, LiveChat/WhatsApp/Messenger communication integrations, PayPal and bank-transfer donation processing — no algorithm, no AI, no proprietary software platform is described.

SSRF is entirely donor-funded with no paid staff. 88% of donations are spent directly on programs, 12% on administration. Revenue streams consist of (1) donations and contributions (tax-deductible under 501(c)(3) in the USA and under German tax law per a June 2025 exemption notice) and (2) one-time sales of books and spiritual healing products via the SSRF Shop. Core content and meetings are free; there is no published price list for services. Growth is organic — driven by free content, word-of-mouth, event participation, and donations.

Name

Spiritual Science Research Foundation

Legal name

Spiritual Science Research Foundation Inc.

Website

https://spiritualresearchfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Spiritual Science Research Foundation is a global all-volunteer non-profit that publishes free spiritual research, articles, and healing guidance in 26+ languages to individual seekers in 75+ countries, funding operations through donations and book/product sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Spiritual Education and Research Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Meditation Retreats, Workshops & Immersive Programs (HSADAJAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Spirituality & Personal Growth Publishing (Mindfulness, Contemplative, New Age) (MPAJAHAH), Holistic & Alternative Therapy Retreats (Naturopathy, Energy Work) (THAGAMAI), Guided Meditation Instruction (1:1 & Group) (HSADAJAA), Religious Retreats & Spiritual Wellness Travel Agencies (THAKAHAM)

Keywords

• Spiritual research
• Spiritual education
• Meditation retreats
• Spiritual healing
• Non-profit spirituality

Headquarters

HQ city

Mount Laurel

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and contributions: SSRF depends primarily on the support of donors worldwide. Donors in the USA can claim tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) and donors in Germany can claim tax exemption. 88% of all donations are spent on programs; 12% goes to administrative costs.
2. Sale of books and healing products: A portion of SSRF's income comes from the sale of books and spiritual healing products (such as incense sticks, vibhuti/sacred ash) through the SSRF Shop.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Spiritual Science Research Foundation provides free spiritual research, education, and healing services through a multilingual website (26+ languages), weekly online spiritual meetings (satsangs) in 8 languages, live collective meditation sessions, 5-day workshops and retreats in Goa, India, and one-week residential ashram stays in Europe. It also sells spiritual books and healing products (incense sticks, sacred ash) through its e-commerce shop, with operations funded primarily by donations.

Product overview

Spiritual Science Research Foundation operates a multi-platform digital ecosystem offering spiritual education, healing, and research content. The core offering consists of the main website with 25+ language versions providing free spiritual articles, complemented by dedicated platforms for events (meetings, workshops, courses), a blog, and an e-commerce shop. The organization provides services including residential ashram stays, online spiritual meetings (satsangs) in 8 languages, collective meditation sessions, and in-person retreats in India. The digital platforms collectively serve 65 million website visitors across 75+ countries, delivering spiritual research findings, healing practices, and guidance for spiritual growth through content, community events, and direct support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Spiritual.university: Online platform for spiritual workshops and retreats, including 5-day spiritual workshops in Goa, India.
• SSRF Shop

Products and services

• Online Spiritual Meetings (Satsangs) Weekly virtual spiritual gatherings held in 8 languages, providing seekers with the company of truth and spiritual guidance from SSRF researchers and speakers.
• Live Collective Meditation Sessions Live group meditation sessions using healing mantras, designed to support seekers' spiritual well-being and healing practice.
• 5-Day Spiritual Workshop and Retreat In-person 5-day workshop and retreat held in Goa, India, covering Universal Principles of Spirituality, spiritual healing, research findings, and personality development for spiritual seekers.
• One-Week Ashram Stay Program Residential one-week spiritual retreat program at the Europe Spiritual Centre, providing practical spiritual tools, personalized guidance, and immersion in a spiritual community.
• SSRF Shop (Books and Spiritual Healing Products) Online store selling spiritual books, healing remedies, and spiritual items such as incense sticks and sacred ash (Vibhuti) to seekers worldwide.
• Spiritual Articles Archive A free library of 700+ spiritual articles covering topics including spiritual practice, healing, afterlife, and overcoming problems, reaching 400,000 people monthly across 26+ languages.
• Donation Platform Online donation platform accepting contributions in USD, EUR, and AUD via PayPal, credit, or debit card, with tax-exempt status available for donors in the USA and Germany.

Quantifiable outcome

• 65 million+ website visitors
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Calm: Leading meditation, sleep, and wellness app with broad mainstream appeal and large subscriber base. Comparable as a broad incumbent in meditation and mindfulness that competes for SSRF's audience at the consumer-wellness layer.
• Headspace: Mainstream meditation and mindfulness app with guided sessions, courses, and corporate wellness offerings. Represents the secular, consumer-paid counterpart to SSRF's free spiritual content and meditation programs; competes for the same end-user attention.

Direct peers

• Isha Foundation: Spiritual organization founded by Sadhguru offering yoga programs, meditation retreats (including Inner Engineering), and ashram-based immersive experiences in India. Directly comparable to SSRF's retreats, workshops, and ashram-based programming.
• Brahma Kumaris World Spiritual University: International spiritual non-profit offering meditation, retreats, and spiritual education through a global network of centers. Comparable to SSRF's donation-funded model, free meditation instruction, and worldwide workshops.
• Maharishi Foundation: Organization promoting Transcendental Meditation with structured courses, retreats, and global teaching infrastructure. Comparable to SSRF in structured meditation instruction, multi-country presence, and workshop-based delivery model.
• Soka Gakkai International: Buddhist lay organization with global membership offering meetings, study programs, and cultural activities. Comparable to SSRF's weekly spiritual meetings, multilingual operations, and donation-funded global model.
• Self-Realization Fellowship: Spiritual non-profit founded by Paramahansa Yogananda offering meditation lessons, retreats, and spiritual study. Directly comparable to SSRF in its meditation instruction, lessons-by-correspondence model, and global retreat infrastructure.
• Sathya Sai International Organization: Global spiritual and service non-profit with centers in 100+ countries offering spiritual education, retreats, and humanitarian programs. Highly comparable as a faith-rooted, donation-funded, multi-country non-profit with similar workshop and meeting model.
• Integral Yoga International: Yoga and meditation non-profit founded by Swami Satchidananda offering teacher training, retreats, and ashram programs in Virginia, USA. Comparable to SSRF's ashram stays, retreats, and structured spiritual-practice methodology.
• Art of Living Foundation: Global non-profit founded by Sri Sri Ravi Shankar offering meditation, yoga, breathing programs, retreats, and spiritual workshops. Closest peer to SSRF in mission, volunteer-and-donation model, and multi-country operations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SSRFspiritual
• YouTubeyoutube.com/profile?user=SSRFINC&hl=en
• Facebookfacebook.com/SSRFspirituality
• Instagraminstagram.com/SSRFspirituality
• Pinterestpinterest.com/SSRFspirituality

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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