Buddhist Global Relief
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $3.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Foster City, CA
- Founding
- 01/2009
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 26-2852923
Organization Overview
Buddhist Global Relief is located in Foster City, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (Q33) the organization is classified as: International Relief, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Buddhist Global Relief employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Buddhist Global Relief 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 06/2023, Buddhist Global Relief generated $3.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 15.4% per year over the past 8 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 2015, Buddhist Global Relief has awarded 186 individual grants totaling $4,239,426. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING, POVERTY AND OPPRESSION THROUGH DIRECT AID, ECONOMIC AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION AND OTHER FORMS OF CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE IN NEED THROUGHOUT THE WORLD
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BUDDHIST GLOBAL RELIEF WORKS WITH LONGTIME PARTNER ACTION AGAINST HUNGER TO ADDRESS THE UNDERLYING CAUSES OF MALNUTRITION AMONG CHILDREN IN VILLAGES IN MPWAPWA DISTRICT OF THE DODOMA REGION BY INCREASING THE PRODUCTION OF NUTRIENT-RICH CROPS AND THE CONSUMPTION OF THESE FOODS TO IMPROVE DIETARY DIVERSIFICATION. ADDITIONALLY, BUDDHIST GLOBAL RELIEF ALSO WORK WITH ACTION AGAINST HUNGER TO ADDRESS FOOD SHORTAGE IN MYANMAR AND SOMALIA.
BGR HAS MADE ADDITIONAL SMALLER GRANTS TO PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES WORLDWIDE FOR: (1) EMERGENCY RELIEF FOR COMMUNITIES SUFFERING FROM NATURAL DISASTERS, (2) PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL EMPOWERMENT OF WOMEN THROUGH ACCESS TO VOCATIONAL TRAINING AND SUSTAINABLE LIVELIHOODS, (3) ASSISTANCE TO ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDINGMEALS AND NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION TO THE HOMELESS AND POOR, (4) COMMUNITY FARM DEVELOPMENT WITH INSTRUCTION ON SUSTAINABLE AND ECOLOGICAL FARMING METHODS TO PROVIDE INCREASED YIELDS AND SELF-EMPOWERMENT, AND (5) CHILDREN'S EDUCATION
BUDDHIST GLOBAL RELIEF PARTNERS WITH CARE WORKS TO SCAFFOLD STUDENTS' SAFE RETURN TO SCHOOL IN SRI LANKA. ADDITIONALLY, BUDDHIST GLOBAL RELIEF ALSO WORK WITH CARE TO ADDRESS FOOD SHORTAGE IN SUDAN, SRI LANKA AND PAKISTAN.
BUDDHIST GLOBAL RELIEF WORKS WITH LONGTIME PARTNER WORLD FOOD PROGRAM TO ADDRESS FOOD SHORTAGE IN SRI LANKA, BANGLADESH AND SOMALIA
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ven Bhikkhu Bodhi Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
W David Braughton Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Thomas Spies Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Blake Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
George Clapp Director | Trustee | 6 | $0 |
Charles Elliott Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $69,648 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,768,723 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $35,088 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,838,371 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $83,037 |
| 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 | $3,921,408 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,043,934 |
| 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. | $35,000 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $47,500 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,655 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,512 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,267 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $17,342 |
| Information technology | $1,000 |
| 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 | $968 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,189,178 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,092 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,701,097 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,626 |
| 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 | $2,086 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,759,901 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36 |
| Grants payable | $11,500 |
| 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 | $11,536 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,648,365 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $100,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,759,901 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Buddhist Global Relief has awarded $1,277,500 in support to 22 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WORLD FOOD PROGRAM PURPOSE: COMMUNITY FOOD RELIEF | $305,000 |
ACTION AGAINST HUNGER PURPOSE: COMMUNITY FARM DEVELOPMENT & COMMUNITY FOOD RELIEF | $148,000 |
CARE PURPOSE: WOMEN'S EDUCATION & COMMUNITY FOOD RELIEF | $195,000 |
LOTUS OUTREACH INTERNATIONAL PURPOSE: GATE RICE SUPPORT | $94,500 |
UNICEF PURPOSE: COMMUNITY FOOD RELIEF | $50,000 |
NORTH COUNTRY MISSION OF HOPE PURPOSE: WOMENS EDUCATION | $47,000 |