Ripa Ladrang Foundation is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 1999. 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. Ripa Ladrang Foundation 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, Ripa Ladrang Foundation generated $585.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $508.4k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 9 years. 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
RIPA LANDRANG SUPPORTS THE TEACHING AND ACTIVITIES OF THE RIPA LINEAGE OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM BY RAISING FUNDS FOR CONTINUED OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF A MONESTARY IN PHARPING, NEPAL AND CHANDIGIRI ODDISHA, INDIA, SPONSORING MONKS IN INDIA AND NEPAL, AND BY PROVIDING DIVINATIONS AND PUJAS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TEACHING AND SUPPORT OF RIPA LINEAGE OF BUDDHISM
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Jim Miller Communications | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mary Susan Miller Reid Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Radhika Nayar Outreach | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Alan Goldstein President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Joshua Green Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Suma Chander Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,850 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $574,566 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $13,414 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $578,416 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $7,513 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $585,929 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,614 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,799 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $107,904 |
Total functional expenses | $508,382 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $284,154 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $357,868 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,454 |
Total assets | $645,476 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,167 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $1,167 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $644,309 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $645,476 |