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EIN 95-3787904

Great Enlightenment Lotus Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
8
City
Pomona
State
California
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2014-12-01
NTEE code, primary
X50: Buddhist
Description
Great Enlightenment Lotus Society promotes the true and correct dharma of Buddhism, leads people to enlightenment, and advances the prosperity and happiness of people. They organize weekly Buddhist study classes systematically so that participants can complete extensive volumes of Buddhist texts in three years. Additionally, they have programs such as Freeing of animals to promulgate respect for life and kindliness to all living beings.
Total revenues
$3,023,557
2014
Total expenses
$987,411
2014
Total assets
$6,014,058
2014
Num. employees
8
2014

Program areas at Great Enlightenment Lotus Society

Weekly Buddhist study classes - Organize studies materials systemtically so that participants can complete the extensive volums of Buddhist texts in three years.
Printing and circulation of Scriptues, Sutas and Buddhist Publications.
Freeing of animals - Promulgate the respect for life and kindliness to all living beings.

Who funds Great Enlightenment Lotus Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Schwab Charitable FundReligion Related$8,160
Vanguard Charitable Endowment ProgramFor Recipient's Exempt Purpose$6,000
Sempra FoundationReligion$1,500

Financials for Great Enlightenment Lotus Society

RevenuesFYE 12/2014
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,639,837
Program services$377,204
Investment income and dividends$3,107
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$3,409
Total revenues$3,023,557

Form 990s for Great Enlightenment Lotus Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2014-122016-01-14990View PDF
2014-122015-08-07990View PDF
2013-122014-10-21990View PDF
2012-122013-12-11990View PDF
2011-122012-10-25990View PDF
...and 1 more Form 990
Data update history
May 21, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,500 from Sempra Foundation
Nonprofit Types
CharitiesChurches
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousBuddhistTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3209 Producer Way
Pomona, CA 91768
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
County
Los Angeles County, CA
Phone
(909) 595-6545
IRS details
EIN
95-3787904
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
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
126885
FTB Entity ID
1066217
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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