Nyingma Institute
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $853.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Berkeley, CA
- Founding
- 12/1972
- Data as of
- 08/2023
- EIN
- 94-3081194
Organization Overview
Nyingma Institute is located in Berkeley, 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. As of 08/2023, Nyingma Institute employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nyingma Institute 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 08/2023, Nyingma Institute generated $853.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $884.2k during the year ending 08/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.4% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTES, CULTIVATES, TEACHES, AND SHARES THE TIBETAN NYINGMA TRADITION OF BUDDHISM, MAKING THESE TEACHINGS ACCESSIBLE TO WESTERN STUDENTS IN WAYS THAT ARE MEANINGFUL TO THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE NYINGMA INSTITUTE OFFERS CLASSES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS, AND RESIDENTIAL RETREATS BASED ON THE NYINGMA TRADITION OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM. SUBJECTS INCLUDE MEDITATION, NYINGMA PSYCHOLOGY, WHICH INCLUDES THE STUDY OF THE NATURE OF CONSCIOUSNESS, PATTERNS OF THOUGHT, FEELING AND EMOTION, AND MORE, SKILLFUL MEANS, WHICH FOSTERS WAYS OF WORKING THAT INSPIRE CREATIVE ACCOMPLISHMENT AND DEVELOPING MASTERY THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATION OF AWARENESS, CONCENTRATION, AND ENERGY, TRADITIONAL BUDDHIST STUDIES, KUM NYE (TIBETAN YOGA), AND TIBETAN LANGUAGE AND PRACTICES. APPROXIMATELY 100 CLASSES ARE OFFERED PER YEAR, 50 WORKSHOPS, 10 RETREATS, SERVING APPROXIMATELY 800 PARTICIPANTS.
GRANTS (PLEDGES TO HEAD LAMA OF TIBETAN NYINGMA MEDITATION CENTER) ARE GIVEN ANNUALLY TO ENCOURAGE AND ASSIST OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOUNDED BY TARTHANG TULKU WHICH ALL SHARE SIMILAR GOALS TO PRESERVE AND PRESENT THE LIVING SPIRIT OF BUDDHISM TO THE WEST AND TO PRESERVE TIBET'S CULTURAL AND RELIGIOUS HERITAGE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL PEOPLE.
SACRED ART PROJECTS/OFFERINGS AND TRADITIONAL TIBETAN BUDDHIST CHANTS AND CEREMONIES THAT TAKE PLACE AT THE NYINGMA INSTITUTE. THIS ALSO INCLUDES COSTS RELATED TO THE CREATION OF PADMAKARA GARDEN - A PRECIOUS JEWEL OF A CULTURAL HERITAGE GARDEN, WITH TIBETAN SACRED ART AND ARCHITECTURE SET IN A LUSH HIMALAYAN THEMED GARDEN, BALANCED BY MODERN ARCHITECTURAL ACCENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Pema Gellek Co-Dean/ceo/ | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $7,385 |
Linda Copenhagen Cfo/trustee | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lama Palzang Co-Dean/trus | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $834 |
Pauline Yu Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $3,411 |
Vicki Riskin Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Olivia Hurd Trustee | Trustee | 10 | $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 | $372,672 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $372,672 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $472,497 |
| Investment income | $433 |
| 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 | $7,933 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $853,535 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $170,000 |
| 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. | $11,629 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $21,790 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $9,287 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,375 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,772 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $32,243 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,229 |
| Office expenses | $48,638 |
| Information technology | $12,771 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $273,424 |
| Travel | $39,924 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $49,098 |
| Interest | $3,551 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $181,648 |
| Insurance | $22,816 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $884,195 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $421,991 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $36,960 |
| 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 | $21,769 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,617,613 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $71,257 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,169,590 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,056 |
| 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 | $139,175 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $52,878 |
| Total liabilities | $193,109 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,976,481 |
| 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 | $3,169,590 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Nyingma Institute has awarded $170,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HEAD LAMA TNMC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $160,000 |
PADMA LING PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |