Bat Nha Meditation Institute Of America

Organization Overview

Bat Nha Meditation Institute Of America, operating under the name Bat Nha Buddhist Temple, is located in Santa Ana, CA. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (X50) the organization is classified as: Buddhism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bat Nha Buddhist Temple 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 12/2022, Bat Nha Buddhist Temple generated $999.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 4 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $949.6k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

BAT NHA TEMPLE IS A RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATION TO PROMOTE THE FAITH OF BUDDHISM AND MAINTAIN IT ACTIVITIES BY DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL AND ORGANIZATIONS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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LUNAR NEW YEAR CELEBRATION THE VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY HAS BEEN IN THE USA FOR 46 YEARS, THEY STILL CELEBRATE BOTH TWO NEW YEARS: THE GREGORIAN CALENDAR NEW YEAR AND LUNAR NEW YEAR. THE GREGORIAN NEW YEAR COMES FIRST AND THEN AROUND THE END OF JANUARY OR EARLY FEBRUARY THE LUNAR NEW YEAR ARRIVES.


BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY CEREMONY BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION FALLS ON APRIL 15 OF LUNAR CALENDAR. IN VIET NAM THIS CEREMONY HAPPENS ONLY ON APRIL 15, ONLY ONE DAY EVERYWHERE IN THE NATION. IN THE USA, IT HAPPENS MOSTLY ON ALL FOUR SUNDAYS OF APRIL. THE CONGREGATION ALSO CELEBRATES WHERE THE CROWDED VIETNAMESE COMMUNITY IS.


VU LAN (PARENTAL) SEASON CELEBRATION VU LAN SEASON ON JULY 15 OF LUNAR CALENDAR. IT IS MORE CROWDED THAN THE LUNAR NEW YEAR AND BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY. THIS EVENT OCCUPIES ABOUT 40% OF ALL THE YEAR ROUND EVENTS. IN THIS SEASON, CHILDREN USUALLY BRING THEIR PARENTS TO THE TEMPLES, TO THE RESTAURANT OR TO TRAVEL. WHEN DISCIPLES GO TO THE TEMPLES, THEY ALWAYS LISTEN TO THE MONKS OR NUNS AS THEIR PARENTS. VU LAN SEASON USUALLY HAPPENS DURING THE LUNAR MONTH OF JULY, THE MAIN DAY IS JULY 15. IT IS SIMILAR TO THE MOTHER'S DAY AND FATHER'S DAY. IF THEIR PARENTS ALREADY PASSED AWAY, IT IS A CHANCE FOR THE CHILDREN


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Thich Nu Hue Chieu Aka DO Nghiem Th
President, CEO
$0
DO Nghiem Thi Hue
CFO
$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$999,497
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$999,497
Total Program Service Revenue$0
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 $999,497

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