Pema Chodron Foundation

Organization Overview

Pema Chodron Foundation is located in Steamboat Springs, CO. The organization was established in 2007. According to its NTEE Classification (X50) the organization is classified as: Buddhism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Pema Chodron Foundation employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pema Chodron 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 12/2021, Pema Chodron Foundation generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.5% per year over the past 7 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.

Since 2016, Pema Chodron Foundation has awarded 59 individual grants totaling $2,539,001. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGEMENT OF BUDDHIST MONASTICISM AND THE BUDDHIST TRADITION WORLD-WIDE, AND TO MANIFEST THE BUDDHIST VISION BY PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE MARGINALIZED POPULATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS - (SEE SCHEDULES I AND F). IN NORTH AMERICA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA: SUPPORT FOR MONASTERIES AND MONASTICS, INCLUDING NEW CONSTRUCTION; SCHOLARSHIPS FOR EDUCATION; SUPPORT HEALTH PROGRAMS; SUPPORT YOUTH REHABILITATION & TRAINING; PROVIDE BOOKS ON MEDITATION TO PRISONERS AND THE UNDERSERVED; SUPPORT TRANSLATION AND ARCHIVING OF BUDDHIST MASTER'S TEACHINGS.


SHAMBHALA MOUNTAIN CENTER IS A CONTEMPLATIVE RETREAT CENTER IN THE FOOTHILLS OF NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDED ALMOST 50 YEARS AGO. IN 2020 AND 2021 COVID RESTRICTIONS CAUSED ALMOST ALL OF THE PROGRAMMING TO BE CANCELED AND IN 2020 THE CAMERON PEAK WILDFIRE SWEPT THE LAND CAUSING SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE. THIS GRANT HELPED TO COVER OPERATING EXPENSES AND FIRE RECOVERY EXPENSES DURING THESE CRISIS YEARS IN ORDER TO INSURE THE SURVIVAL OF THE RETREAT CENTER.


MANGALA SHRI BHUTI IS A BUDDHIST MEDITATION RETREAT CENTER LOCATED IN CRESTONE, COLORADO. THE FOUNDATION'S 2021 GRANT SUPPORTS COMPLETION OF THE CENTER'S EXTENSIVE BUILDING PROJECT TO PROVIDE RETREAT SPACE AND FACILITIES FOR BUDDHIST PRACTITIONERS TO MEET, RECEIVE TEACHINGS, AND PARTICIPATE IN RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES. MANGALA SHRI BHUTI PROVIDES ANNUAL REPORTS ON THE CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS. DURING THE YEAR THE FACILITIES WILL BE INSPECTED BY A BOARD MEMBER TO CONFIRM PROGRESS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Glenna Olmsted
Foundation Mgr.
$40,800
Martha Kirkman
Secretary
$26,400
Timothy Olmsted
President
$16,500
Marjorie Rodgers
Vice President
$11,220
Arvo Fallon
Director
$11,220
Cathryn Mayer
Treasurer
$5,940

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$1,029,283
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $345,104
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,029,283
Total Program Service Revenue$740,858
Investment income $154,596
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 $5,442
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,930,179

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Pema Chodron Foundation has awarded $781,800 in support to 19 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SHAMBHALA MOUNTAIN CENTER

Org PageRecipient Profile

Red Feather Lakes, CO

PURPOSE: Rebuild after wildfire & COVID shut

$225,000

MANGALA SHRI BHUTI

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boulder, CO

PURPOSE: Temple Construction

$200,000

HOME BOY INDUSTRIES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: Retraining for problem youth

$50,000

KONCHOK FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Boulder, CO

PURPOSE: Monastery construction

$50,000

JHAMTSE GATSAL INTERNATIONAL

Org PageRecipient Profile

Concord, MA

PURPOSE: Support impoverished children

$30,000

FRIENDS OF SURMANG

PURPOSE: Medical clinic & community support

$25,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Pema Chodron Foundation has recieved totaling $3,600.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Iv Fund

Folsom, CA

PURPOSE: BOOK INITIATIVE

$3,600
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$6,493,510
Earnings$963,910
Admin Expense$70,874
Grants$456,055
Ending Balance$6,930,491

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