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Nonprofit · EIN 95-3184054

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE

Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90026

Financials

$101K$40K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$100,508$40,384$60,124$702,121$0$702,121
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$100,200
Membership dues
$100,200
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$308
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$900
Accounting fees
$500
Depreciation
$83
Program services (functional)
$40,384

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$641,997
Total assets, end of year
$702,121
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$702,121
Land, buildings and equipment
$219,043
Gross unrelated business income
$308
Gross receipts
$100,508
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1976
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STEVEN SHICEO
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
HONG TRANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
40$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1301 LILAC TER, LOS ANGELES, CA 90026-3478
In care of
% STEVEN WU SHI
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
1301 LILAC TERRACE, LOS ANGELES CA 90026
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
STEVEN W SHI, 1301 LILAC TERRACE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90026
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
STEVEN WU SHI, 1301 LILAC TERRACE, LOS ANGELES CA 90026
Signed the 990
STEVEN W SHI, PRINCIPAL
Phone
(626) 200-8519
Return prepared by
CHEUNG & CHU CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-3184054 or by the name SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE.

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

Mission

THE PRIEST LED WORSHIPPERS TO PRAY TO CONGREGATE TO READ SUTRAS TO PRACTICE MEDITATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH BUDDHAS TEACHING APP

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Daily Meditation Sessions Dhamma Talks Chanting Ceremonies Alms Giving Special observances on lunar calendar days
    Expenses $40,384 · grants $100,200 · revenue $59,816

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

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

IRS record

EIN
95-3184054
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
1992
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$702,121
Income (IRS master file)
$100,508

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025$100,508$40,384$702,121XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: STEVEN WU SHI
May 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: STEVEN WU SHI
May 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990May 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––IRS

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 95-3184054).

Questions about SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE

What is the EIN of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE is 95-3184054.
Is SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names STEVEN W SHI.
Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $100,508, expenses of $40,384 and total assets of $702,121 at year end.

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