Berkeley Zen Center
- Assets
- $708.6k
- Revenue
- $221.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 12/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2015
- EIN
- 23-7452822
Organization Overview
Berkeley Zen Center is located in Berkeley, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (X50) the organization is classified as: Buddhism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2015, Berkeley Zen Center employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Berkeley Zen Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2015
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MEDITATION, WHICH IS CALLED ZAZEN, OR SITTING IN STILLNESS, IS THE CENTER OF OUR PRACTICE, FOLLOWING AND ADAPTING THE TRADITIONS OF SOTO ZEN BUDDHISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DAILY MEDITATION SCHEDULE OFFERERED TO THE PUBLIC, MORNING AND AFTERNNON, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND SATURDAY MORNING PROGRAM OF MEDITATION AND LECTURE.
RESIDENTIAL TRAINING: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT FOR APPROXIMATELY 10 ZEN STUDENTS, WHO LIVE ON THE PREMISES AND FOLLOW A SCHEDULE OF RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES.
RETREATS: THE ZEN CENTER CONDUCTS A 1-7 DAY RETREAT EACH MONTH, WHICH INCLUDES 10 HOURS OF SILENT MEDITATION. 25-30 PEOPLE ATTEND. FEES ARE COLLECTED. MEALS ARE PROVIDED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sojun Melvin Weitsman Abbot | Officer | 42 | $44,620 |
Hozan Alan Senauke Vice Abbot | Officer | 42 | $21,784 |
Jacob Van Akkeren President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Mary Duryee Vice President | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Walter Kieser Treasurer | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $48,123 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $12,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $79,560 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $139,683 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $76,716 |
| Investment income | $3,655 |
| 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 | $1,105 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $221,159 |
| 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. | $66,404 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $10,800 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $16,206 |
| Payroll taxes | $6,072 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $6,653 |
| 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 | $1,542 |
| 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 | $12 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,627 |
| Insurance | $11,163 |
| All other expenses | $34,062 |
| Total functional expenses | $197,842 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $79,980 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $71,453 |
| 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 | $4,379 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $410,411 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $97,585 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $44,820 |
| Total assets | $708,628 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $1,958 |
| Total liabilities | $1,958 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $533,038 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $173,632 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $706,670 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Berkeley Zen Center has recieved totaling $19.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $19 |
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|---|---|---|
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