EIN 77-0576772

Samye Memorial Intl Buddhism Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
Year formed
2001
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Our mission is to preserve tibet's unique Buddhism heritage and to facilitate an educational and cultural exchange between the us, tibet and nepal. We strive to create a global network to promulgate buddha's dharma to the general public as well as to establish a resource integration platform that supports institutions and individuals engaged in the study and practice of buddha's vision of wisdom and compassion.
Total revenues
$755,654
2023
Total expenses
$696,612
2023
Total assets
$1,068,217
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Samye Memorial Intl Buddhism Foundation

The organization provides training and education funds for the Samye Memorial buddhist vihara, the Samye Memorial buddhist nunnery vihara, Samye Memorial monastery, Samye Memorial buddhist Foundation and dudjom new treasurer association. Smibf sponsors a nine-year Buddhism education program for talented aspiring youth in nepal and india. Close to 1,000 students, monks, and nuns can rely on the support system established by smibf donors for their basic needs, including food, robes, texts, medical care, and free tuition. The institution provides the necessary training for young lamas to ensure that Buddhism's academic tradition continues. The organzatoin also supports the construction of dorms and classroom for the monks and nuns in nepal.

Who funds Samye Memorial Intl Buddhism Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bright Funds FoundationGeneral Purpose$26,104
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$15,929

Personnel at Samye Memorial Intl Buddhism Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Chyong-Ji WangChief Executive Officer$0
Jessica Y WangChief Financial Officer$0
Hsiu-Chin WangSecretary$0
Yuan-Ju ChaoPresident and Chief Executive Officer$0

Financials for Samye Memorial Intl Buddhism Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$753,946
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$687
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$1,021
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$755,654

Form 990s for Samye Memorial Intl Buddhism Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-02-21990View PDF
2021-122022-02-14990View PDF
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
2019-122020-08-19990View PDF
2018-122019-07-23990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
June 13, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $26,104 from Bright Funds Foundation
May 23, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
August 21, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
July 12, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousBuddhistOperates internationallyTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1210 E Arques Ave 216
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Metro area
San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara, CA
Website URL
smibf.org/ 
Phone
(408) 737-8988
IRS details
EIN
77-0576772
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2001
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X50: Buddhist
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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