KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION

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Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Phone

6078293728

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $243K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Expenses of $294K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 21% operating deficit.

Mission

THE KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION IS A TRADITIONAL TIBETAN BUDDHIST CHURCH. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CONTINUATION OF TRADITIONAL FORMS OF WORSHIP PRACTICED IN BUDDHISM IN GENERAL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $161,759

the purpose of the kungzang gatshal foundation shall be to support the teaching and practice of, and to promote an expanded awareness of, the dudjom tersar lineage of the nyingma sect of tibetan...

the purpose of the kungzang gatshal foundation shall be to support the teaching and practice of, and to promote an expanded awareness of, the dudjom tersar lineage of the nyingma sect of tibetan buddhism. the foundation shall be dedicated to providing a peaceful and expansive retreat, a physical and spiritual environment, and a sanctuary in which teachers and students can engage in contemplative practice and reflective meditation. the class of persons and institutions which shall be the primary beneficiaries of the foundation shall be those teachers and practitioners of, or those who aspire to, teach or practice the lessons of the dudjom tersar lineage.

Program 2

Expenses: $52,897

The White Lotus School was established by Kyabje Thinley Norbu Rinpoche in 1997 to provide an education to select students in the Dudjom Tersar traditions of the Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma sect. The...

The White Lotus School was established by Kyabje Thinley Norbu Rinpoche in 1997 to provide an education to select students in the Dudjom Tersar traditions of the Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma sect. The School follows specific training and instructions that preserve the traditions of this lineage in the study of Buddhism in general, emphasizing the study of the Tibetan language, the Buddhist religion, and the traditions of Buddhist musical instrumentation, dance, training in the rituals of spiritual practices, philosophy, and extensive scriptural study, as well as providing a general Western education in the English language in accord with New York State guidelines. All students also learn how to speak, read, and write in Chinese. There is an emphasis on expressive writing, grammar, and translation. The school currently has seventeen students in residence.

Program 3

Expenses: $37,798

THROMA RETREAT - 7 DAY RETREAT WHICH IS BASED ON THE THROMA NGONDRO PRACTICE OF DUDJOM LINGAPA.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $146,185

Program Service Revenue $96,900

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $243,085

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $15,263

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $252,454

Other Expenses $279,041

TOTAL EXPENSES $294,304

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$243,085	$249,580	0.0%
Expenses	$294,304	$270,841	+0.1%
Net Income	$-51,219	$-21,261	+1.4%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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
YESHE PALZOM	Trustee	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PEMA CHOKYI	Trustee	10.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PATRICIA RODDY	Executive Direc	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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$243,085	$294,304	$4,322,624	$-51,219
2022	$249,580	$270,841	$4,373,843	$-21,261
2021	$390,655	$262,224	$4,395,104	$128,431
2020	$448,132	$241,510	$4,266,673	$206,622
2019	$408,501	$235,799	$4,061,164	$172,702
2018	$195,449	$309,927	$3,439,145	$-114,478