EWAM CHODEN (EIN 941743471) - 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

1973

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Brian Laczko

Phone

5105377363

Tax Period

2024-02-01 to 2025-01-31

EWAM CHODEN, founded in 1973, is a small nonprofit that reported $129K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 7% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $114K left a modest 12% surplus.

Mission

Founded and continuously overseen by Lama Kunga since 1973, Ewam Choden was one of the earliest Tibetan Buddhist centers on the west coast. The Ewam Choden Tibetan Buddhist Center is located in Kensington, a residential community in California.

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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 $72,390

Program Service Revenue $45,257

Investment Income $11,557

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $129,204

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,900

Salaries & Benefits $39,281

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $94,007

Other Expenses $71,648

TOTAL EXPENSES $113,829

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$129,204	$138,203	-0.1%
Expenses	$113,829	$102,959	+0.1%
Net Income	$15,375	$35,244	-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

Independent Members

Employees

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

$33,549

Total Directors

$33,549

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Losang Kunga Gyurme	President	40.00	Officer Director	$33,549	$0	$33,549
Brian Laczko	Vice President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Barbara Hockman	Secretary	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Robin Tickner	Treasurer	4.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Roche	Board Member	1.00	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	$129,204	$113,829	$517,741	$15,375
2024	$138,203	$102,959	$502,366	$35,244
2023	$103,710	$123,742	$467,122	$-20,032
2022	$106,129	$95,301	$486,898	$10,828
2021	$207,695	$112,022	$476,070	$95,673

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