VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ZEN CENTER (EIN 262734802) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2009

Legal Domicile

Phone

4805843681

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ZEN CENTER, founded in 2009, is a micro nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $62K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 52% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $26K, a strong 42% operating margin.

Mission

MEDITATION,CHANTING, DHARMA TALKS AND COUNSELING

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $62,378

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $62,378

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $7,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $29,390

TOTAL EXPENSES $36,390

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$62,378	$129,607	-0.5%
Expenses	$36,390	$56,416	-0.4%
Net Income	$25,988	$73,191	-0.6%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

N/A

Independent Members

N/A

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MAY D VU	PRESIDENT	60.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
PAUL CAO	OFFICER	25.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JESSE NGUYEN	OFFICER	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2023	$62,378	$36,390	$329,631	$25,988
2022	$129,607	$56,416	$367,271	$73,191
2021	$126,007	$100,000	$294,080	$26,007
2020	$152,066	$80,607	$268,073	$71,459

VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST ZEN CENTER