Kunzang Gatshal Foundation

Organization Overview

Kunzang Gatshal Foundation is located in Delhi, NY. The organization was established in 2011. 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, Kunzang Gatshal Foundation employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kunzang Gatshal 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, Kunzang Gatshal Foundation generated $390.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $262.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION IS A TRADITIONAL TIBETAN BUDDHIST CHURCH. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CONTINUATION OF TRADITIONAL FORMS OF WORSHIP PRACTICED IN BUDDHISM IN GENERAL.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE PURPOSE OF THE KUNGZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION SHALL BE TO SUPPORT THE TEACHING AND PRACTICE OF, AND TO PROMOTE AN EXPANDED AWARENESS OF, THE DUDJOM TERSAR LINEAGE OF THE NYINGMA SECT OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM. THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING A PEACEFUL AND EXPANSIVE RETREAT, A PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL ENVIRONMENT, AND A SANCTUARY IN WHICH TEACHERS AND STUDENTS CAN ENGAGE IN CONTEMPLATIVE PRACTICE AND REFLECTIVE MEDITATION. THE CLASS OF PERSONS AND INSTITUTIONS WHICH SHALL BE THE PRIMARY BENEFICIARIES OF THE FOUNDATION SHALL BE THOSE TEACHERS AND PRACTITIONERS OF, OR THOSE WHO ASPIRE TO, TEACH OR PRACTICE THE LESSONS OF THE DUDJOM TERSAR LINEAGE.


THE WHITE LOTUS SCHOOL WAS ESTABLISHED BY KYABJE THINLEY NORBU RINPOCHE IN 1997 TO PROVIDE AN EDUCATION TO SELECT STUDENTS IN THE DUDJOM TERSAR TRADITIONS OF THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST NYINGMA SECT. THE SCHOOL FOLLOWS SPECIFIC TRAINING AND INSTRUCTIONS THAT PRESERVE THE TRADITIONS OF THIS LINEAGE IN THE STUDY OF BUDDHISM IN GENERAL, EMPHASIZING THE STUDY OF THE TIBETAN LANGUAGE, THE BUDDHIST RELIGION, AND THE TRADITIONS OF BUDDHIST MUSICAL INSTRUMENTATION, DANCE, TRAINING IN THE RITUALS OF SPIRITUAL PRACTICES, PHILOSOPHY, AND EXTENSIVE SCRIPTURAL STUDY, AS WELL AS PROVIDING A GENERAL WESTERN EDUCATION IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE IN ACCORD WITH NEW YORK STATE GUIDELINES. ALL STUDENTS ALSO LEARN HOW TO SPEAK, READ, AND WRITE IN CHINESE. THERE IS AN EMPHASIS ON EXPRESSIVE WRITING, GRAMMAR, AND TRANSLATION. THE SCHOOL CURRENTLY HAS SEVENTEEN STUDENTS IN RESIDENCE.


THROMA RETREAT - 7 DAY RETREAT WHICH IS BASED ON THE THROMA NGONDRO PRACTICE OF DUDJOM LINGAPA.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Patricia Roddy
Executive Direc
$0
Pema Chokyi
Trustee
$0
Yeshe Palzom
Trustee
$0

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$375,055
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $9,000
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$375,055
Total Program Service Revenue$15,600
Investment income $0
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 $390,655

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Kunzang Gatshal Foundation has recieved totaling $272.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$272
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