SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHI… - Form 990 Financial Data

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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

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

STEVEN W SHI

Phone

6262008519

Tax Period

2024-06-01 to 2025-05-31

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit in the Religion sector that reported $101K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 130% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $60K, a strong 60% operating margin.

Mission

THE PRIEST LED WORSHIPPERS TO PRAY TO CONGREGATE TO READ SUTRAS TO PRACTICE MEDITATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH BUDDHAS TEACHING APP

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $40,384 Revenue: $59,816

Daily Meditation Sessions Dhamma Talks Chanting Ceremonies Alms Giving Special observances on lunar calendar days

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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 $100,200

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $308

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $100,508

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $40,384

Other Expenses $40,384

TOTAL EXPENSES $40,384

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$100,508	$43,772	+1.3%
Expenses	$40,384	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$60,124	$43,772	+0.4%

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

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
STEVEN SHI	CEO	40.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HONG TRAN	SECRETARY	40.00	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	$100,508	$40,384	$702,121	$60,124
2022	$62,362	$62,473	$666,598	$-111
2021	$35,717	$16,831	$666,308	$18,886

SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHINESE BUDDHIST TEMPLE