THE LAND OF SAMANTABHADRA INSTITUTE

EIN: 262922322 501(c)(3) Religion

TORRANCE, CA

Total Revenue
$271,652
Total Expenses
$260,101
Total Assets
$113,096
Net Assets
$113,096
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Phone
3106190689
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE LAND OF SAMANTABHADRA INSTITUTE, founded in 2008, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $272K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $260K left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE TIBETAN BUDDHISM THROUGH THE PRACTICE OF NYINGMA LINEAGE TEACHINGS AND TO HELP PRACTIONERS RECOGNIZE THE ESSENCE OF MIND.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $259,176

IN BUDDHISM, TEMPLES ARE USED FOR PRAYING, WORSHIPING, MEDITATING AND OTHER TEACHINGS. IN ORDER TO FURTHER ACHIEVE OUR MAIN MISSION TO PROMOTING THE NYINGMA SCHOOL OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM, THE...

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IN BUDDHISM, TEMPLES ARE USED FOR PRAYING, WORSHIPING, MEDITATING AND OTHER TEACHINGS. IN ORDER TO FURTHER ACHIEVE OUR MAIN MISSION TO PROMOTING THE NYINGMA SCHOOL OF TIBETAN BUDDHISM, THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORED THE CONSTRUCTION OF A TEMPLE WITH THE MONASTERY IN KUNZANGLING. IT IS LOCATED IN THE HISTORICAL AREA OF BHUTAN, ONE OF PADMASAMBHAVA'S HOLY RETREATS AS WELL AS ONE OF LONGCHENPA'S EIGHT HOLY PLACES. THE CONSTRUCTION WAS APPROVED BY THE DIVISION FOR CONSERVATION OF HERITAGE SITES OF DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE ON 10/28/2011.THE CONSTRUCTION STARTED UPON THE CONCLUSION OF THE GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY IN NOVEMBER,2011. DURING THE CONSTRUCTION PERIOD, EIGHT TRADITIONAL TIBETAN BUDDHIST CEREMONIES WERE HELD. EACH CEREMONY WAS CONDUCTED BY SEVERAL HONORABLE LAMAS WITH HUNDREDS OF DHARMA PRACTITIONERS FROM LOCAL AND OVERSEAS.THE GRANTS WERE USED IN CELEBRATING BUDDHIST FESTIVALS, CONDUCTING EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS AND OFFERINGS TO MONKS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $270,632
Program Service Revenue $1,020
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $271,652

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $259,176
Other Expenses $260,101
TOTAL EXPENSES $260,101

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $271,652 $237,823 +0.1%
Expenses $260,101 $254,776 +0.0%
Net Income $11,551 $-16,953 -1.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
27

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
2
$0
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KARMA JIGME President 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUANG-CHUN LIN Secretary 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LING LING CHAI Director 10.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AI-WEN HSU Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HELEN LIFANG LIU Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUNG LUNG LO Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LI LEE Director 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANGELA YU Director 5.00
Director
$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
2025 $271,652 $260,101 $113,096 $11,551
2024 $237,823 $254,776 $101,545 $-16,953
2022 $304,685 $130,123 $278,416 $174,562
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