Bongwon Sah Buddhist Temple is located in Temple City, CA. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (X50) the organization is classified as: Buddhism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bongwon Sah Buddhist Temple 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 12/2022, Bongwon Sah Buddhist Temple generated $59.3k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $56.7k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (21.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO OPERATE A BUDDHIST TEMPLE AND MONASTERY IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT THE CORRECT DOCTRINES, PHILOSOPHIES, PRACTICES AND RITUALS OF BUDDHISM; TO GIVE THE SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE AND BLESSING BASED ON GREAT MERCY, COMPASSION, AND THE BUDDHISATVA SPIRIT OF THE MAHAYANA BUDDHISM; TO OPERATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE AND WELFARE ORGANIZATIONS, GIVING PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND WIDE UNDERSTANDING OF BUDDHISM AND SHOWING ITS SPIRIT AT WORK IN THE FORM OF WELFARE WORKS.
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $59,256 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $59,256 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $800 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $30,949 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $0 |
| Other expenses | $24,939 |
| Total expenses | $56,688 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $6,470 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $96,240 |
| Total liabilities | $28,825 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $67,415 |