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EIN 71-1011711

Chokhor Gepel Ling

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
X50: Buddhist
Description
Chokhor Gepel Ling fosters an environment for contact with Tibetan Buddhism and promotes awareness of Tibetan and Himalayan culture. It provides a space for prayer and education in Buddhist religion, practices, and philosophy while supporting its affiliated monastery. Venerable Thupten Rinpoche leads Sunday prayer meetings, where participants chant Tibetan Buddhist prayers for the benefit of all sentient beings and world peace. The center relies entirely on donations to sustain its activities and cultural events.
Also known as...
Talku Thupten Pres
Total revenues
$19,438
2023
Total expenses
$46,790
2023
Total assets
$1,146,143
2023
Num. employees
3
2023

Program areas at Chokhor Gepel Ling

Specific purpose of the organization is to form and operate a tibetan buddhist center as a place of prayer and education of buddhist religion, practices and philosophy, to support our affiliated monastery, and to promote awareness about tibetan culture.

Grants made by Chokhor Gepel Ling

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist StudiesTo Further Its Cause$30,034
Namgyal Monastery Institute of Buddhist StudiesTo Further Its Cause$10,000

Who funds Chokhor Gepel Ling

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Every OrgOnline Support for Charitable Purposes$6,664
Kevin and Suzanne Schon Foundation IncSee Attached Schedule$2,500

Personnel at Chokhor Gepel Ling

NameTitleCompensation
Thupten TalkuExecutive Director and President$5,700
Diana SimonsSecretary$6,000
Steve EdwardsTreasurer$0
Lobsang YarphelVice - President$4,800

Financials for Chokhor Gepel Ling

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$19,428
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$10
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$19,438

Form 990s for Chokhor Gepel Ling

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-16990View PDF
2021-122022-05-06990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122020-08-25990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 5, 2025
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,664 from Every Org
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Kevin and Suzanne Schon Foundation Inc
February 1, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
June 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $19,000 from Kevin and Suzanne Schon Foundation Inc-
May 14, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Kevin and Suzanne Schon Foundation Inc
Nonprofit Types
Charities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousBuddhistTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3536 Mclaughlin Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90066
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Website URL
chokhor-gepel-ling.org/ 
Phone
(626) 823-0451
IRS details
EIN
71-1011711
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
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
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Exempt - Religious
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
EX610778
FTB Entity ID
2903105
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-05
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