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Nonprofit · EIN 27-3242250

BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM

Tax-exempt · SAN RAMON, CA 94582

Financials

$87K$51K2023$336K$148K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$335,683$148,358$187,325$340,586$0$340,586
December 31, 2023990-EZ$87,224$50,987$36,237$153,261–$153,261
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$204,585
Program service revenue
$131,098
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$11,768
Program services (functional)
$94,785
Management and general (functional)
$53,573

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$153,261
Total assets, end of year
$340,586
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$340,586
Net assets without donor restrictions
$340,586
Gross receipts
$335,683
Employees
0
Year formed
2020
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WEI MIN ZHANGSecretary
Officer
0$0
WEI PING DENGCEO
Officer
0$0
HONG LICFO
Officer
0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WEI MIN ZHANGSecretary0$0
WEI PING DENGCEO0$0
HONG LICFO0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5059 ROWAN DR, SAN RAMON, CA 94582-5879
In care of
% HONG LI
Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
5059 Rowan Drive, San Ramon CA 94582
Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
Wei Min Zhang, 4931 Karen Ann Ln, Irvine CA 92604
Signed the 990
WEI MIN ZHANG, Secretary
Return prepared by
CHEN AND YEH ACCOUNTANCY CORPORATION

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-3242250 or by the name BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

TO SPREAD THE BUDDHIST SPIRIT OF WISDOM AND COMPASSION, BENEFIT ALL BEINGS IN NEED, ENHANCE THE MORALITY OF THE SOCIETY, PRAY FOR WORLD PEACE, AND MAKE ALL BEINGS HAPPY AND FREE FROM SUFFERING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • LIFE RELEASE PROGRAMWe conduct traditional Buddhist life release practices, a compassionate act of freeing animals.
    Expenses $52,205 · revenue $204,585
  • Student Support ProgramWe provide support to a select group of student candidates. These individuals are recommended by our members and chosen based on their commitment to pursuing educational courses from a variety of sources, including their own schools, external providers, and courses offered by our institute.
    Expenses $16,650
  • Joshua Tree Buddhist Center ProjectWe are developing a new Buddhist center in Joshua Tree. This project, supported by land donations from our members, is also open to further contributions. The center will feature traditional elements such as temples, stupas, prayer wheels, and flags.
    Expenses $13,520 · revenue $36,190
  • Community Events & CelebrationsWe organize daily activities, as well as observances for Buddhist holidays and institutional milestones. These events occasionally require coordination and consultation with external vendors and professionals.
    Expenses $12,410 · revenue $15,316

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
27-3242250
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Church
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Not required (church)
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$340,586
Income (IRS master file)
$335,683

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$335,683$148,358$340,586XML
990-EZDecember 2023$87,224$50,987$153,261XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Wei Min Zhang
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 27-3242250).

Questions about BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM

What is the EIN of BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM is 27-3242250.
Is BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM file?
Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
When is the next return of BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM?
The 990-N for 2019 names Wei Min Zhang.
Who are the officers and directors of BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BODHI INSTITUTE OF COMPASSION AND WISDOM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $335,683, expenses of $148,358 and total assets of $340,586 at year end.

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