Vien An Buddhist Association

Organization Overview

Vien An Buddhist Association is located in Silver Spring, MD. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (X50) the organization is classified as: Buddhism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Vien An Buddhist Association employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vien An Buddhist Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Vien An Buddhist Association generated $553.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $132.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

VIEN AN BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE RITUAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PRAYER SERVICES, SPIRITUAL CONSULTING AND BUDDHISM EDUCATION TO THE PUBLIC.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LUNA NEW YEARLUNA NEW YEAR BEGINS ON THE 1ST DAY OF THE 1ST MONTH OF THE LUNAR CALENDAR, AND IS CELEBRATED UNTIL THE 15TH DAY OF THE SAME MONTH. THE CELEBRATION CONTINUES UNTIL APRIL. IT IS A TIME OF CELEBRATION AND REUNION OF FAMILIES AND FRIENDS. IT IS CUSTOMARY FOR PEOPLE TO VISIT ONE ANOTHER, WISHING FOR HEALTH AND HAPPINESS. THE MONASTERY, IN PARTICULAR, USUALLY GREETS UP TO 6 TOUR BUSES OF VISITORS AS THEY PAY RESPECT TO BUDDHA, OFFER PRAYERS TO THEIR DEPARTED RELATIVES, AND TAKE PART IN THE CELEBRATION OF NEW YEAR AT THE MONASTERY. THE VEGETARIAN LUNCH OFFERED TO ALL.


LE VU LANVU LAN "ULLAMBANA" IS COMMEMORATED ON THE 15TH DAY OF THE 7TH MONTH OF THE LUNAR CALENDAR DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST THROUGH DECEMBER. IT IS A DAY FOR BUDDHIST DISCIPLES TO SHOW RESPECT AND APPRECIATION TO THEIR PARENTS, LIVING AND DEPARTED, MUCH LIKE MOTHER'S DAY AND FATHER'S DAY IN WESTERN CULTURE. IT IS CUSTOMARY TO WEAR A ROSE, WHERE WHITE PAYS RESPECT AND COMMEMORATES ONE'S PARENT(S) THAT HAVE PASSED AWAY, AND RED CELEBRATES THE HEALTH OF THE ONES LIVING. THE VEGETARIAN LUNCH OFFERED TO ALL.


BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAYVESAK IS CONSIDERED THE HOLIEST DAY FOR BUDDHISM AND OCCURS ON THE 15TH DAY OF THE 4TH MONTH OF THE LUNAR CALENDAR. IT CELEBRATES THE BIRTTH, ENLIGHTENMENT, AND ATTAINMENT OF NIRVANA OF THE BUDDHA. BUDDHIST DISCIPLES GATHER AT THE MONASTERY TO PAY RESPECT, AND LISTEN TO DHARMA TEACHING, AS WELL AS ENJOY THE VEGETARIAN CULINARY EXPERIENCE. THE CELEBRATION ACTIVITIES NORMALLY TAKE PLACE IN APRIL THROUGH JULY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Loan Phuong Nguyen
Secretary
$5,880
Thien Chau Nguyen
President
$5,880
Loan T Ton Nu
Vice President
$5,880
Phuong Bich Nguyen
Treasurer
$5,880
Betty Hanh Pham
Assistant To Secretary
$0
Mina Nguyen
Assistant To Treasurer
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$550,834
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$550,834
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $2,634
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $553,468

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Vien An Buddhist Association has recieved totaling $248.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$248
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