TERGAR INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 883374052 501(c)(3) Education

BRATTLEBRO, VT

Total Revenue
$444,139
Total Expenses
$468,340
Total Assets
$25,293
Net Assets
$21,625
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
VT
Principal Officer
GEORGE HUGHES
Phone
7722609417
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

TERGAR INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2022, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $444K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 61% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE TERGAR INSTITUTE CREATES COURSES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS THAT COMBINE THE STUDY AND PRACTICE OF VAJRAYANA BUDDHISM THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL AND APPLIED APPROACHES TO LEARNING, AND LOOK TOWARD WAYS THE VAJRAYANA BUDDHIST TRADITION CAN IMPACT TODAY'S WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $434,632 Revenue: $272,633

TERGAR INSTITUTE RAN THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE BUDDHIST EXPERIENCE PROGRAM FOR 20 STUDENTS IN PERSON AT OSEL LING MONASTERY IN KATHMANDU, NEPAL. THIS PROGRAM SERVES AS AN ENTRY-LEVEL OVERVIEW OF TERGAR...

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TERGAR INSTITUTE RAN THE FOUNDATIONS OF THE BUDDHIST EXPERIENCE PROGRAM FOR 20 STUDENTS IN PERSON AT OSEL LING MONASTERY IN KATHMANDU, NEPAL. THIS PROGRAM SERVES AS AN ENTRY-LEVEL OVERVIEW OF TERGAR INSTITUTE`S BUDDHIST CERTIFICATE STUDY COURSE OFFERINGS.

Program 2

TERGAR INSTITUTE RAN THE HEART OF VAJRAYANA STUDY PROGRAM FOR 17 STUDENTS IN PERSON AT OSEL LING MONASTERY IN KATHMANDU, NEPAL. THIS PROGRAM SERVES AS THE FINAL CAPSTONE COURSE IN TERGAR INSTITUTE`S...

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TERGAR INSTITUTE RAN THE HEART OF VAJRAYANA STUDY PROGRAM FOR 17 STUDENTS IN PERSON AT OSEL LING MONASTERY IN KATHMANDU, NEPAL. THIS PROGRAM SERVES AS THE FINAL CAPSTONE COURSE IN TERGAR INSTITUTE`S BUDDHIST CERTIFICATE STUDY COURSE OFFERINGS.

Program 3

TERGAR INSTITUTE RAN THE PRAJNAPARAMITA STUDY PROGRAM FOR 38 STUDENTS ONLINE. THIS PROGRAM SERVES AS AN ADVANCED COURSE IN TERGAR INSTITUTE`S BUDDHIST CERTIFICATE STUDY COURSE OFFERINGS.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $171,506
Program Service Revenue $272,633
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $444,139

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $27,496
Salaries & Benefits $201,138
Fundraising Expenses $164
Program Expenses $434,632
Other Expenses $239,706
TOTAL EXPENSES $468,340

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $444,139 $275,532 +0.6%
Expenses $468,340 $295,617 +0.6%
Net Income $-24,201 $-20,085 +0.2%
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
2
Independent Members
2
Employees
3
Volunteers
4

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
$112,128
Total Directors
2
$112,128
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GEORGE HUGHES CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$68,115 $0 $68,115
JUSTIN KELLEY CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 20.00
Officer Director
$44,013 $0 $44,013
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 $444,139 $468,340 $25,293 $-24,201
2024 No data No data No data No data
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