Vajrapani Institute For Wisdom Culture
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $1.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Boulder Creek, CA
- Founding
- 03/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 51-0181149
Organization Overview
Vajrapani Institute For Wisdom Culture is located in Boulder Creek, CA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (X99) the organization is classified as: Religion-Related N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Vajrapani Institute For Wisdom Culture employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vajrapani Institute For Wisdom Culture 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 12/2023, Vajrapani Institute For Wisdom Culture generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $695.1k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VAJRAPANI INSTITUTE FOR WISDOM CULTURE SUPPORTS THE TRANSFORMATION OF SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS INTO EXPERIENCE THROUGH CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
IN 2023, VAJRAPANI INSTITUTE HOSTED A TOTAL OF 16 RETREATS: 14 RETREATS WERE HELD WITH THE TEACHERS OF THE FOUNDATION FOR THE PRESERVATION OF THE MAHAYANA TRADITION (FPMT) AND 2 RETREATS WERE GROUPS FROM DIFFERENT SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS. A TOTAL OF 5 ONLINE COURSES WERE ALSO HOSTED. A TOTAL OF 340 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE RETREATS IN 2023.OF THE FPMT RETREATS, THE THEMES COVERED INCLUDED: INTRODUCTION COURSES TO BUDDHISM AND MEDITATION, NATURE OF THE MIND, BUDDHIST TANTRA AND MAHAMUDRA. WE ALSO HELD A YOUTH PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES.OF THE 2 RETREATS FROM GROUPS OF DIFFERENT TRADITIONS THAT WE HOSTED BOTH WERE MEDITATION RETREATS CONCENTRATING ON TECHNIQUES FOR STRESS REDUCTION.WE ALSO HOSTED INDIVIDUALS IN OUR SIX PRIVATE RETREAT CABINS FOR A TOTAL OF 665 PEOPLE NIGHTS AND 125 INDIVIDUALS (EQUIVALENT OF 48 PEOPLE TAKING A 2 WEEK RETREAT).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Joseph Monahan Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $61,324 |
George Galt CEO | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Beth Dart Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Don Isaacson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $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 | $1,142,100 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,142,100 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $196,143 |
| Investment income | $372 |
| 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 | $1,271 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,339,886 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $61,324 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,199 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $242,051 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,138 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,401 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,937 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $630 |
| Office expenses | $3,712 |
| Information technology | $10,033 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,079 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $101,518 |
| Insurance | $86,987 |
| All other expenses | $35,864 |
| Total functional expenses | $695,098 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $826,522 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $101,595 |
| 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 | $8,188 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,347,121 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $307,381 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,018,490 |
| Total assets | $3,609,297 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,272 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,754 |
| Total liabilities | $13,026 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,401,534 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $194,737 |
| 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 | $3,609,297 |