Nonprofit · EIN 23-7286832
TAHL MAH SAH BUDDIST MONASTERY AND TEMPLE OF AMERICA
Tax-exempt · LOS ANGELES, CA 90019
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $407,128 | $292,277 | $114,851 | $1,547,405 | $174,900 | $1,372,505 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $436,501 | $291,384 | $145,117 | $1,460,672 | $215,700 | $1,244,972 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $415,974 | $314,297 | $101,677 | $1,180,060 | $76,500 | $1,103,560 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $407,124
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $4
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $28,800
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $31,003
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $40,700
- Accounting fees
- $3,950
- Depreciation
- $3,594
- Program services (functional)
- $166,692
- Management and general (functional)
- $125,585
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,460,672
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,547,405
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $174,900
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,372,505
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,437,008
- Gross unrelated business income
- $4
- Gross receipts
- $407,128
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 15
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNYOUNG CHO | DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| SUNJUNG PARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KYONG SUK CHANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| BUMNAK SHON | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| GRACE AHN | DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNYOUNG CHO | DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| SUNJUNG PARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KYONG SUK CHANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| BUMNAK SHON | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| GRACE AHN | DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EUNYOUNG CHO | DIRECTOR/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| SUNJUNG PARK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KYONG SUK CHANG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| BUMNAK SHON | DIRECTOR/SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| GRACE AHN | DIRECTOR/CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3505 W OLYMPIC BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019-3502
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- EUNYOUNG CHO, 3505 W OLYMPIC BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90019
- Signed the 990
- EUNYOUNG CHO, CEO
- Phone
- (323) 735-1911
- Website
- www.dourim.net/tms/
- Return prepared by
- ANN H LEE CPA
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 23-7286832 or by the name TAHL MAH SAH BUDDIST MONASTERY AND TEMPLE OF AMERICA.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
To operate a Buddhist temple and monastery in order to propagate the correct doctrines, philosophies, practices and rituals of Buddhism, giving the spiritual guidance and blessing based on the great mercy, compassion, and the Boddhisatva spirit of the Mahayana Budhism.
Program accomplishments
- Conducted 3 sessions of daily prayers at the temple for the propagation of the correct doctrines, philosophies, practices, and rituals of Mahayana Buddhism, and offered special prayers for the members in need.Expenses $119,185
- Conducted weekly prayer sessions and sermons to the members at the temple to teach great mercy, compassion, and the Boddhisattva spirit of the Buddhism.Expenses $23,754
- Provided weekly guidance sessions for the members to nurture their spiritual growth and their ability to overcome obstacles by applying the Buddhist teachings.Expenses $23,753
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Not required (church). Churches are not required to file. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7286832
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Church
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Not required (church)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,547,405
- Income (IRS master file)
- $407,128
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $407,128 | $292,277 | $1,547,405 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $436,501 | $291,384 | $1,460,672 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $415,974 | $314,297 | $1,180,060 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $375,751 | $325,553 | $1,089,737 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 23-7286832).
Questions about TAHL MAH SAH BUDDIST MONASTERY AND TEMPLE OF AMERICA
- What is the EIN of TAHL MAH SAH BUDDIST MONASTERY AND TEMPLE OF AMERICA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TAHL MAH SAH BUDDIST MONASTERY AND TEMPLE OF AMERICA is 23-7286832.
- Is TAHL MAH SAH BUDDIST MONASTERY AND TEMPLE OF AMERICA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to TAHL MAH SAH BUDDIST MONASTERY AND TEMPLE OF AMERICA tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TAHL MAH SAH BUDDIST MONASTERY AND TEMPLE OF AMERICA file?
- Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
- When is the next return of TAHL MAH SAH BUDDIST MONASTERY AND TEMPLE OF AMERICA 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 TAHL MAH SAH BUDDIST MONASTERY AND TEMPLE OF AMERICA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TAHL MAH SAH BUDDIST MONASTERY AND TEMPLE OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names EUNYOUNG CHO.
- Who are the officers and directors of TAHL MAH SAH BUDDIST MONASTERY AND TEMPLE OF AMERICA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does TAHL MAH SAH BUDDIST MONASTERY AND TEMPLE OF AMERICA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $407,128, expenses of $292,277 and total assets of $1,547,405 at year end.
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