BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1984

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DEBRA T BOUDREAUX

Phone

9094477799

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

BUDDHIST TZU CHI FOUNDATION, founded in 1984, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $35.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 16% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $89.4M represent 30 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TZU MEANS COMPASSION, CHI MEANS RELIEF; TO CARE WITH COMPASSION, TO GIVE WITH JOY! THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO EXECUTE CHARITABLE HUMANITARIAN SERVICES THROUGH EIGHT MAJOR PROGRAMS: CHARITABLE, MEDICAL CARE, EDUCATION, HUMANITARIAN, INTERNATIONAL RELIEF, STEM CELL & MARROW DONOR REGISTRY, ENVIRONMENTRAL PROTECTION, AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO THE COMMUNITY IN NEED BOTH DOMESTIC AND ABROAD. BUDDHIST IN ACTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $32,687,826 Revenue: $3,813,292

Philanthropic and benevolent activities include participation in local community assistance through convalescent home visits, individual case relief, special education, youth outreach, prison...

Philanthropic and benevolent activities include participation in local community assistance through convalescent home visits, individual case relief, special education, youth outreach, prison outreach, meal distribution for the homeless, and book distribution.Medical services related activities include the conduct of medical research and studies for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and other medical conditions, the establishment of nonprofit clinics and laboratories, the promotion of public health awareness, and the maintenance of a bone marrow registry .Instructional activities include operating the "Tzu Chi Academy," a weekend and afterschool program that provides children's education in history, culture, language, moral principles, life, arts, and humanities; and delivering Dharma Master Cheng Yen's teachings by holding lectures, exhibitions, public meetings, classes, and conferences.Disaster relief activities include humanitarian aid and medical services provided nationally and internationally. The Foundation is constantly bringing relief and urgent assistance to survivors of natural and human-made disasters, including fires, floods, pandemic and earthquakes. The Foundation initiated relief efforts to motivate communities to work together to begin rebuilding, and help families get back on their feet while stimulating the local economy.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $28,607,930

Program Service Revenue $2,453,441

Investment Income $520,456

Other Revenue $3,763,467

TOTAL REVENUE $35,345,294

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,055,586

Salaries & Benefits $7,014,055

Fundraising Expenses $727,308

Program Expenses $32,687,826

Other Expenses $27,760,546

TOTAL EXPENSES $35,830,187

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$35,345,294	$41,862,134	-0.2%
Expenses	$35,830,187	$37,539,610	0.0%
Net Income	$-484,893	$4,322,524	-1.1%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

652

Volunteers

16969

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

$120,000

Total Directors