Santa Monastery is located in Lone Tree, CO. The organization was established in 2014. 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. Santa Monastery 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, Santa Monastery generated $278.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 24.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $136.7k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 16.7% per year over the past 4 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SANTA MONASTERY IS ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE BUDDHIST TRADITIONS, BELIEF, AND PRACTICES. IT PROVIDES YEAR-ROUND CLASSES AND PROGRAMS ON SCRIPTURES, MEDITATIONS, AND LITURGICAL SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SANTA MONASTERY IS ESTABLISHED TO PROMOTE BUDDHIST TRADITIONS, BELIEFS, AND PRACTICES. THE MONASTICS AND LAY TEACHERS AT SANTA MONASTERY PERFORM RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES.YEAR-ROUND CLASSES ON MEDITATION, SCRIPTURES, AND LITURGICAL SERVICES, REACHING OUT TO TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE. PUBLISHED THIRTY-TWO VIDEOS AND AUDIO ONLINE BUDDHIST TEACHINGS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Vui Nyen Yong President  | Officer | 40 | $30,000 | 
Cheewai Yong Director  | Trustee | 0 | $0 | 
Jianglan Duan Secretary  | Trustee | 30 | $0 | 
Chi An Hong Treasurer  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| 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 | $276,992 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $276,992 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $77 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,014 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $278,083 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,141 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $30,000 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $4,464 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,550 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $26,698 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $1,707 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $1,827 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $3,542 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,781 | 
| Insurance | $6,289 | 
| All other expenses | $13,169 | 
| Total functional expenses | $136,700 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $119,788 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $350,000 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,447 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $686,698 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $1,162,933 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $106,575 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $2,269 | 
| Total liabilities | $108,844 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,054,089 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,162,933 |