Ewam Choden
- Assets
- $486.9k
- Revenue
- $106.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Kensington, CA
- Founding
- 06/1972
- Data as of
- 01/2022
- EIN
- 94-1743471
Organization Overview
Ewam Choden is located in Kensington, CA. The organization was established in 1972. 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. Ewam Choden 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 01/2022, Ewam Choden generated $106.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $95.3k during the year ending 01/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (7.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
FOUNDED AND CONTINUOUSLY OVERSEEN BY LAMA KUNGA SINCE 1973, EWAM CHODEN WAS ONE OF THE EARLIEST TIBETAN BUDDHIST CENTERS ON THE WEST COAST. THE EWAM CHODEN TIBETAN BUDDHIST CENTER IS LOCATED IN KENSINGTON, A RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY IN CALIFORNIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF THE ACCOMPLISHED VAJRAYANA MASTER AND RESIDENT TEACHER,LAMA KUNGA THARTSE RINPOCHE, THE CENTER OFFERS A WIDE VARIETY OF CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES. LAMA KUNGA RINPOCHE GIVES REGULAR EMPOWERMENTS AND TEACHINGS, ALONG WITH A WEEKLY COMPASSION MEDITATION PRACTICE ON SUNDAY MORNINGS. HE ALSO HOLDS AN OCCASIONAL SERIES OF LANGUAGE CLASSES IN SPEAKING, READING, AND WRITING THE TIBETAN LANGUAGE. THE CENTER HOSTS VISITING LAMAS AND HOLDS EVENTS FOR SPECIAL OCCASIONS, SUCH AS, SIGNIFICANT DATES IN THE TIBETAN CALENDAR, AND LOSAR, THE TIBETAN NEW YEAR.IN THE PAST, EWAM CHODEN HAS BEEN VISITED BY HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA, AND THE HEADS OF THREE OTHER MAJOR SCHOOLS OF TIBET, AS WELL AS MANY OTHER LAMAS. EWAM CHODEN CONTINUES TO EXPAND ITS PRACTICE ON NUMEROUS LEVELS. STUDENTS ARE INVOLVED IN TRANSLATING TIBETAN TEXTS INTO ENGLISH, AND RINPOCHE HAS WORKED DILIGENTLY IN THIS
AREA. SEVERAL STUDENTS HAVE DEVELOPED SKILL IN CREATING TRADITIONAL BUDDHIST RITUAL OBJECTS AND IMAGES. THE CENTER IS ALSO EXTREMELY INTERESTED IN MAINTAINING CLOSE RELATIONS WITH THE TIBETAN COMMUNITY IN INDIA AND IN THE UNITED STATES.ACTIVITIES AT THE CENTER INCLUDE:* MEDITATION: SUNDAY MORNINGS AT 10:00AM AND OTHER TIMES. * CLASSES AND SEMINARS ON BUDDHIST TEACHINGS AND PRACTICE* EMPOWERMENTS* MARRIAGE CEREMONY: FOR THOSE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN TIBETAN BUDDHISM, RINPOCHE IS CERTIFIED TO PERFORM THE TRADITIONAL TIBETAN BUDDHIST MARRIAGE CEREMONY.* LANGUAGE CLASSES
* PRIVATE INTERVIEWS: AS SCHEDULED WITH RINPOCHE.* TREASURE VASESEWAM CHODEN PROVIDES THESE SERVICES TO WORSHIPPERS IN THE GREATER BAY AREA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Losang Kunga Gyurme President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $30,200 |
Barbara Hockman Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Robin Tickner Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Brian Laczko Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael Roche Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $12,982 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $70,322 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $83,304 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $22,790 |
| Investment income | $35 |
| 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 | $106,129 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $10,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $30,200 |
| 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 | $1,994 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,422 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,272 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,487 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $376 |
| Information technology | $2,775 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $734 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $22,129 |
| Insurance | $6,048 |
| All other expenses | $3,014 |
| Total functional expenses | $95,301 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $213,643 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $91,878 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $181,377 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $486,898 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $486,898 |
| 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 | $486,898 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Ewam Choden has recieved totaling $7,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $7,100 |
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|---|---|---|
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