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Nonprofit · EIN 20-1493615

BUDDAHS LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC INC

Tax-exempt · GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878

Financials

$56K$48K2024$84K$67K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BUDDAHS LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$83,518$66,906$16,612$33,532$0$33,532
December 31, 2024990-EZ$56,197$48,166$8,031$16,920$0$16,920
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$83,094
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$424
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Occupancy
$31,400
Other expenses
$35,506
Program services (functional)
$66,906

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$16,920
Total assets, end of year
$33,532
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$33,532
Cash, savings and investments
$33,532
Gross receipts
$83,518

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FAN-JYE HSUPRESIDENT10$0
MING-SHEN CHENVICE PRESIDENT10$0
PEI-HUA CHIANGSECRETARY10$0
CINDY CHINTREASURER10$0
LOIS LINOFFICER10$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FAN-JYE HSUPRESIDENT10$0
MING-SHEN CHENVICE PRESIDENT10$0
PEI-HUA CHIANGSECRETARY10$0
CINDY CHINTREASURER10$0
LOIS LINOFFICER10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
328 MAIN STREET 2/F, GAITHERSBURG, MD 20878-5570
In care of
% YUN FUH
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
P O Box 10451, Rockville MD 20849
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Fan-Jye Hsu, P O Box 10451, Rockville MD 20849
Signed the 990-EZ
Ciao Ping Chin, Treasurer
Phone
(240) 243-6955

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE ESSENCE OF BUDDHIST RESEARCH AND PROPAGATION VIA FELLOWSHIP AND BENEFICIAL ACTIVITIES. TO ORGANIZE CHARITABLE CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL FUNCTIONS TO BENEFIT THE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ASSOCIATION PROMOTES A WIDE VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES; THEY INCLUDE THOSE IN ARTS AND CULTURE, TO RAISE MEMBER'S SELF DEVELOPMENT; IN EDUCATION THROUGH TALKS AND FORUMS, TO PROVIDE MEMBER'S WITH LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, IN CHARITABLE WORK TO SERVE OUR COMMUNITIES.
    Expenses $66,906

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
20-1493615
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2009
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$33,532
Income (IRS master file)
$83,518

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$83,518$66,906$33,532IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$56,197$48,166$16,920IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Fan-Jye Hsu
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Cindy Chin
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Lois S Lin
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: LOIS S LIN
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-1493615).

Questions about BUDDAHS LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC INC

What is the EIN of BUDDAHS LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BUDDAHS LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC INC is 20-1493615.
Is BUDDAHS LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to BUDDAHS LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does BUDDAHS LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BUDDAHS LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BUDDAHS LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of BUDDAHS LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names Fan-Jye Hsu.
Who are the officers and directors of BUDDAHS LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does BUDDAHS LIGHT INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION WASHINGTON DC INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $83,518, expenses of $66,906 and total assets of $33,532 at year end.

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