DECHEN RANG DHARMA CENTER Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

DECHEN RANG DHARMA CENTER

EIN 26-0589143 · Buddhism (X50)

What they do

Dechen Rang Dharma Center (DRDC) is A Non-profit Religious Organization That Provides Biweekly Teachings On Buddhism and Ritual Practices Such As Scriptural Recitations and Meditation. DRDC Also Provides Individual and Group Spiritual Counsulation As Needed.

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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2017The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

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

They name their leaders7 people are listed in the latest report.

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

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$24.58spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

$90.20of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$13.80in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

8.7%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2017

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Money in and money out

Revenue$290,571

Expenses$71,414

Annual surplus $219,157 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

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Management and general$64,385 · 90.2% of expenses

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Revenue$290,571

Expenses$71,414

Assets$985,225

Contributions$25,210

Management and general$64,385

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2017

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

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CYRIL HUANGVICE PRESIDENT

DENISE LAISECRETARY

IWEN WANGVICE PRESIDENT

LAMA DRIMED LODROPRESIDENT

MICHELLE THUYASST TREASURER

MUWU HOASSISTANT VP

PEIWEN CHENGTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2009
Location: 1151 RINGWOOD CT STE 100, SAN JOSE, CA 95131-1755
County: Santa Clara
In care of: % LAMA DRIMED
Primary officer: Peiwen Cheng, Treasurer

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(408) 956-8506

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2017
Tax period began: January 1, 2017
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: ALEX H Y WONG
NTEE classification: Buddhism (X50)
IRS tax category: Buddhism