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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1788601

PALPUNG FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · LOS ALTOS, CA 94022

Financials

$563K$110K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PALPUNG FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$562,618$109,947$452,671$9,897,867$0$9,897,867
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$562,618
Net gain from sales of assets
$39,649
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$95,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$120
Accounting fees
$3,050
Program services (functional)
$95,000
Management and general (functional)
$14,947

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$9,493,706
Total assets, end of year
$9,897,867
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$9,897,867
Publicly traded securities
$8,194,601
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,897,867
Gross receipts
$752,497
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2008
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
STANLEY WANGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
HE TAI SITU RINPOCHECEO
Officer
5$0
FRANNY WANGCFO & SECRETARY
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
7 BAY TREE LN, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-4624
In care of
% FRANNY WANG
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
FRANNY WANG, 7 BAY TREE LANE, LOS ALTOS, CA 94022
Signed the 990
FRANNY WANG, CFO & SECRETARY
Phone
(650) 387-7093
Return prepared by
WRP TAX SERVICES INC

Mission

THE FOUNDATION IS SET UP AS A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF BUDDHIST TEMPLE - PALPUNG LUNGTOK CHOELING, WHICH IS A TAX-EXEMPT RELIGIOUS CHARITY IN THE USA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE FOUNDATION IS SET UP AS A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF BUDDHIST TEMPLE - PALPUNG LUNGTOK CHOELING, WHICH IS A TAX-EXEMPT RELIGIOUS CHARITY IN THE USA.
    Expenses $95,000 · grants $95,000

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1788601
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Supporting organization, Type I
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Supporting organization, 50% limit
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,897,867
Income (IRS master file)
$752,497

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025–––IRS
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$483,207$261,705$8,969,524IRS
990December 2022$333,993$60,076$8,748,022IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about PALPUNG FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of PALPUNG FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PALPUNG FOUNDATION is 26-1788601.
Is PALPUNG FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to PALPUNG FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization, 50% limit).
Which annual return does PALPUNG FOUNDATION 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 PALPUNG FOUNDATION 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 PALPUNG FOUNDATION 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 PALPUNG FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names FRANNY WANG.
Who are the officers and directors of PALPUNG FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PALPUNG FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $562,618, expenses of $109,947 and total assets of $9,897,867 at year end.

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