Dharmadatta Community
- Assets
- $467.2k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Peekskill, NY
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 85-3167871
Organization Overview
Dharmadatta Community is located in Peekskill, NY. According to its NTEE Classification (X50) the organization is classified as: Buddhism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Dharmadatta Community employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Dharmadatta Community 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 12/2023, Dharmadatta Community generated $175.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 4 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $89.7k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHURCH OF THE BUDDHIST RELIGION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
RESIDENTIAL RELIGIOUS TRAINING OF BUDDHIST NUNS, CONSISTING OF INTENSIVE INSTRUCTION IN BUDDHIST MEDITATION, ETHICS, RITUALS, AND PHILOSOPHY. TRAINING IS BASED ON MONASTIC VOWS (CELIBACY, ETC.) AND INCLUDES THEOLOGICAL STUDY AND AN ANNUAL 3-MONTH MEDITATION RETREAT. TRAINING PROGRAM EQUIPS NUNS TO PROVIDE INSTRUCTION AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO OUR CONGREGATION. ALL TRAINING OF OUR MONASTIC RESIDENTS IS CONDUCTED BY SENIOR NUNS WHO ARE AUTHORIZED TO INSTRUCT AS BUDDHIST TEACHERS. NUNS OF DHARMADATTA COMMUNITY ALSO LEAD ALL VOLUNTEER TEAMS AND PROJECTS FOR OUR LAY CONGREGATION. THIS ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE ENTIRELY AT OUR PHYSICAL BASE IN ORANGE, VA. ALL OUR SERVICES FOR THE LAY COMMUNITY WERE CONDUCTED FROM THERE ONLINE. APPROXIMATELY 60% OF OUR TIME IS ALLOCATED TO THESE ACTIVITIES. OUR RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY CONSISTS OF 5 WOMEN IN RESIDENCE AT ANY GIVEN MOMENT: TWO PERMANENT RESIDENTS, WITH SPACE FOR THREE VISITING NUNS AT A TIME. WE HAVE SEVERAL APPLICANTS TO BECOME PERMANENT RESIDENTS, AND A WAITLIST OF WOMEN WISHING TO JOIN FOR SHORTER STAYS AS VISITING NUNS. WE ARE ACTIVELY SEEKING TO BUILD A CAPITAL FUND TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY TO SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY'S GROWTH.
THE SECOND MAJOR FOCUS OF OUR COMMUNITY IS IN PROVIDING RELIGIOUS SERVICES TO OUR LAY CONGREGATION THROUGH A VARIETY OF PROJECTS. ALL OUR RELIGIOUS SERVICES ARE CONDUCTED ENTIRELY IN SPANISH, WITH RITUAL SERVICES, GROUP PRAYER, MEDITATION, AND RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION THROUGH VARIOUS ONLINE PLATFORMS, INCLUDING THE INSTITUTO BUDADHARMA SERVICE FOR THEOLOGICAL AND MEDITATION INSTRUCTION, AND OUR ONLINE MEDITATION HALL AT BUDISMOENLINEA.NING.COM (SALAS DE MEDITACION DHARMADATTA). THE CONGREGATION WE SERVE HERE HAS OVER 35,000 MEMBERS. ALL SERVICES ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE.
RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION HOMILIES ARE WEBCAST LIVE EVERY SUNDAY ON THE FACEBUDA YOUTUBE CHANNEL, WITH OVER 160,000 SUBSCRIBERS. SUNDAY SERVICES ARE TYPICALLY ATTENDED BY OVER 500 OF OUR CONGREGANTS, WITH THOUSANDS VIEWING DURING THE WEEK. ALTHOUGH THE SUPPORT OF THE TEACHERS IS A MAJOR EXPENSE, THERE ARE NO COSTS SPECIFIC TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ana Maria Caraballo Treasurer In 2023 | 30 | $8,310 | |
Dr Diana Finnegan President | 30 | $4,470 | |
Dr Janet Gyatso Director | 1 | $0 | |
Dr Ariana Maki Secretary | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $175,371 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $82 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $175,453 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $4,213 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $25,961 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $176 |
| Other expenses | $59,357 |
| Total expenses | $89,707 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $445,949 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $467,181 |
| Total liabilities | $2,112 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $465,069 |