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Nonprofit · EIN 27-3218630

KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · DELHI, NY 13753

Financials

$245K$362K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$245,311$362,205-$116,894$4,205,730$0$4,205,730
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$175,375
Program service revenue
$64,691
Investment income
$5,245
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$14,400
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$15,678
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$106,793
Program services (functional)
$315,143
Management and general (functional)
$47,062

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,322,624
Total assets, end of year
$4,205,730
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$4,205,730
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,349,082
Net assets without donor restrictions
$4,205,730
Gross receipts
$245,311
Employees
4
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
NY

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
YESHE PALZOMTrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
PEMA CHOKYITrustee
Trustee or director
10$0
PATRICIA RODDYExecutive Direc
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
550 KEMP RD, DELHI, NY 13753-8708
Signed the 990
PATRICIA RODDY, Executive Direc
Phone
(607) 829-3728
Return prepared by
E & J Accounting Inc

Mission

THE KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION IS A TRADITIONAL TIBETAN BUDDHIST CHURCH. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE CONTINUATION OF TRADITIONAL FORMS OF WORSHIP PRACTICED IN BUDDHISM IN GENERAL.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • the purpose of the kungzang gatshal foundation shall be to support the teaching and practice of, and to promote an expanded awareness of, the dudjom tersar lineage of the nyingma sect of tibetan buddhism. the foundation shall be dedicated to providing a peaceful and expansive retreat, a physical and spiritual environment, and a sanctuary in which teachers and students can engage in contemplative practice and reflective meditation. the class of persons and institutions which shall be the primary beneficiaries of the foundation shall be those teachers and practitioners of, or those who aspire to, teach or practice the lessons of the dudjom tersar lineage.
    Expenses $218,116
  • The White Lotus School was established by Kyabje Thinley Norbu Rinpoche in 1997 to provide an education to select students in the Dudjom Tersar traditions of the Tibetan Buddhist Nyingma sect. The School follows specific training and instructions that preserve the traditions of this lineage in the study of Buddhism in general, emphasizing the study of the Tibetan language, the Buddhist religion, and the traditions of Buddhist musical instrumentation, dance, training in the rituals of spiritual practices, philosophy, and extensive scriptural study, as well as providing a general Western education in the English language in accord with New York State guidelines. All students also learn how to speak, read, and write in Chinese. There is an emphasis on expressive writing, grammar, and translation. The school currently has seventeen students in residence.
    Expenses $67,071
  • THROMA RETREAT - 7 DAY RETREAT WHICH IS BASED ON THE THROMA NGONDRO PRACTICE OF DUDJOM LINGAPA.
    Expenses $29,956

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-3218630
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
2011
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Not required (church)
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,205,730
Income (IRS master file)
$245,311

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$243,085$294,304$4,322,624IRS
990December 2022$249,580$270,841$4,373,843IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION is 27-3218630.
Is KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
Are donations to KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION file?
Form Not required (church). Churches are not required to file.
When is the next return of KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who are the officers and directors of KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KUNZANG GATSHAL FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $245,311, expenses of $362,205 and total assets of $4,205,730 at year end.

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