VIEN AN BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

VIEN AN BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION

EIN 22-3882768 · Buddhism (X50)

What they do

VIEN AN BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION is A CHURCH-AFFILIATED ORGANIZATION THAT is EXCLUSIVELY ENGAGED IN THE OPERATION of BUDDHIST TEMPLE. ITS MISSION is to PROVIDE RITUAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING PRAYER SERVICES, SPIRITUAL CONSULTING and BUDDHISM EDUCATION to THE PUBLIC.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders4 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$18.34spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$37.20of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$61.84in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

94.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $6,920 for LOAN PHUONG NGUYEN (SECRETARY). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$770,002

Expenses$141,250

Annual surplus $628,752 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

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Management and general$52,494 · 37.2% of expenses

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Revenue$770,002

Expenses$141,250

Assets$8,734,888

Income$807,318

Contributions$723,875

Management and general$52,494

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

LOAN PHUONG NGUYENSECRETARY · 30 hrs/week $6,920

LOAN T TON NUVICE PRESIDENT · 30 hrs/week $6,920

PHUONG BICH NGUYENTREASURER · 30 hrs/week $6,920

THIEN CHAU NGUYENPRESIDENT · 60 hrs/week $6,920

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (4)

LOAN PHUONG NGUYENSECRETARY

LOAN T TON NUVICE PRESIDENT

PHUONG BICH NGUYENTREASURER

THIEN CHAU NGUYENPRESIDENT

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2004
Location: 13915 NEW HAMPSHIRE AVE, SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
County: Montgomery
In care of: THIEN CHAU NGUYEN
Primary officer: THIEN CHAU NGUYEN, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

Phone(240) 628-1974 Officer phone(301) 942-3220

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CANTOR & COMPANY PC
NTEE classification: Buddhism (X50)
IRS tax category: Buddhism