Ohio Falun Dafa Association is located in Pickerington, OH. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio Falun Dafa Association 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 06/2022, Ohio Falun Dafa Association generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $773.0k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 4 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
1) TO PRESERVE AND PROMOTE TRADITIONAL CHINESE CULTURE; 2) TO ENHANCE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF ALL PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITIES THROUGH SPREADING CHINESE TRADITIONAL MIND AND BODY PRACTICE - FALUN DAFA; 3) TO PROMOTE UNIVERSAL IDEALS OF TRUTHFULNESS, COMPASSION AND TOLERANCE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
1) BRING SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS TO OHIO - BEING THE PRESENTER, WE HAVE INVITED SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS TO OHIO FOR 5 SHOWS WITH 3 IN PLAYHOUSE SQUARE CLEVELAND IN 2/5-2/6/22 AND 2 SHOWS IN OHIO THEATER COLUMBUS IN 3/5-3/6/22. ABOUT 7700 AUDIENCES ENJOYED THIS WORLD-CLASS TRADITIONAL CHINESE PERFORMING ARTS SHOWS AT THESE 2 BEST THEATRES IN OHIO.
2) PARTNERED WITH MID USA FALUN DAFA ASSOCIATION, WE HAVE JOINED IN PROMOTION AND PRODUCTION OF SHEN YUN SHOWS PERFORMED IN THE ARONOFF CENTER CINCINNATI OH IN 2/25-2/27/22 VIA OFFERING VOLUNTEER WORKS AND SUPPORTS. OVER 4000 AUDIENCES WATCHED THIS BEAUTIFUL SHOW.
3) WE PARTICIPATED IN THE RED & WHITE BOOM! PARADE AT COLUMBUS DOWNTOWN ON 7/1/2022 CELEBRATING THE INDEPENDENCE DAY. A) DISPLAYED FALUN GONG EXERCISES DEMO ON THE DECORATED TRUCK; B) MARCHED WITH OVER 30 PEOPLE PLAYING CHINESE WAIST DRUMS IN THE PARADE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Baihua Zhou Chair Of Board, Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $0 |
Tianlun Jian Ceo, Board Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Sunny Lu Vice Chair Of Board, Board Director | OfficerTrustee | 25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $339,880 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $546 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $340,426 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $869,927 |
Investment income | $22 |
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 | $13,580 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,227,996 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,783 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $470,731 |
Office expenses | $1,532 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $113,273 |
Travel | $5,837 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $176,372 |
Interest | $1,887 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $608 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $773,023 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $417,168 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $22,539 |
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 | $7,613 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
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 | $447,320 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $110 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $110 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $447,210 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $447,320 |
Over the last fiscal year, Ohio Falun Dafa Association has awarded $248,722 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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SHEN YUN PERFORMING ARTS PURPOSE: The donation was for supporting Shen Yun's efforts on A) sharing a precious cultural heritage with audiences around the world; B) bringing to life 5,000 years of Chinese culture through the state-of-the-art production techniques with all new production each year; C) preparing talented young dancers and musicians for professional performing arts careers. | $242,722 |
OHIO ORIENTAL CULTURE ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: The contribution was for supporting OOCA's outreach efforts on promoting classical traditional Chinese culture and arts, sharing the human being's common values of harmony, benevolence, righteousness, courtesy, wisdom and honesty, enhancing the cross-cultural understanding in local communities via classical performing arts shows, art exhibitions, and public media access. | $6,000 |