CHICAGO RATNA SHRI SANGHA (EIN 364001099) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1994

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

UNURTSETSEG ERDENEBAT

Phone

7737156334

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHICAGO RATNA SHRI SANGHA, founded in 1994, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $872K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 134% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $794K, a strong 91% operating margin.

Mission

Chicago Ratna Shri Sangha (CRSS) was established to foster the growth of Buddhism in the West and to make the Drikung Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism accessible to Midwest students. This is done by offering, in person and through Zoom, Buddhist religious instruction, teachings and meditation instruction from our resident teacher and qualified guest teachers, scheduled daily, weekly and special event meditation practice, meditation practice retreats and one-on-one instruction when requested. All events are open to anyone. Donations are suggested but not required.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $864,683

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $7,429

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $872,112

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $22,290

Fundraising Expenses $318

Program Expenses $73,878

Other Expenses $56,273

TOTAL EXPENSES $78,563

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$872,112	$372,329	+1.3%
Expenses	$78,563	$110,211	-0.3%
Net Income	$793,549	$262,118	+2.0%

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

Independent Members

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

$22,290

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ratna Vajra	President	N/A	Officer	$12,490	$0	$12,490
Altantitem Raashmagyar	Spiritual Director	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
Elizabeth Gergaud	Media Director	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
Stanzin Chorol	Secretary	N/A	Officer	$9,800	$0	$9,800
Unurtsetseg Erdenebat	Treasurer	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Mark Pope	General Advisor	N/A	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$872,112	$78,563	$1,166,497	$793,549

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