1. Directory
  2. California
  3. Albany
  4. The Gyan Foundation
EIN 94-3149226

The Gyan Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Albany
State
California
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
X50: Buddhist
Description
The Gyan Foundation is dedicated to preserving and disseminating the teachings of the Buddha in general and those of the glorious Sakyapa tradition in particular. The organization's mission is to promote religious and educational programs related to the Sakya Order of Tibetan Buddhism. To provide opportunities for spiritual retreat and the practice of meditation.
Also known as...
Sakya Dechen Ling
Total revenues
$244,500
2023
Total expenses
$167,356
2023
Total assets
$998,883
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at The Gyan Foundation

The Gyan Foundation issued grants to the Manjushri Retreat Center in Taiwan. The purpose of the grants was to assist the center with building a location for spiritual reflection and contemplation in a retreat setting, as well as a place for spiritual instruction. The Foundation also issued a grant to the Sakya Tsechen Association in New York to assist with the construction of a library and to sponsor Tibetan language classes to help preserve the Tibetan language and culture. The Foundation also issued a grant to the Phagpa Foundation in Mongolia to assist with preparations for construction of a temple building.

Who funds The Gyan Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Bny Mellon Charitable Gift FundTo Further the Organization's Exempt Purpose$50,000

Personnel at The Gyan Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Adam BoyerSecretary$0
Gyana Vajra SakyaPresident$0
Elizabeth KrainerTreasurer$0

Financials for The Gyan Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$244,500
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
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$244,500

Form 990s for The Gyan Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-05-22990View PDF
2022-122023-07-05990View PDF
2021-122022-10-18990View PDF
Data update history
July 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Charities
Issues
EducationReligion
Characteristics
ReligiousBuddhistProvides grantsOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
801 Pierce St 4
Albany, CA 94706
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
sakyadechenling.com/ 
Phone
(301) 357-7362
IRS details
EIN
94-3149226
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
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
Free account sign-up

Want updates when The Gyan Foundation has new information, or want to find more organizations like The Gyan Foundation?

Create free Cause IQ account
Cause IQ is a website that helps companies grow, maintain, and serve their nonprofit clients, and helps nonprofits find additional foundation funding. Our data and tools help professionals prospect for nonprofits, research opportunities, benchmark their clients, and enrich existing information.
Nonprofits
Product
Customers
About

© 2024 Nonprofit Metrics LLC
Terms of Service and Privacy Policy