Nonprofit · EIN 45-4728496
NYINGMA ASSOCIATION OF MANDALA ORGANIZATIONS
Also known as NAMO
Tax-exempt · BERKELEY, CA 94704
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $183,956 | $209,443 | -$25,487 | $23,084 | $0 | $23,084 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $205,907 | $229,497 | -$23,590 | $58,470 | $9,899 | $48,571 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,100
- Program service revenue
- $177,853
- Investment income
- $3
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,429
- Benefits paid to members
- $615
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $172,373
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $186,807
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $207,751
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,692
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $58,470
- Total assets, end of year
- $23,084
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,084
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $23,084
- Gross receipts
- $183,956
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pema Gellek | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $4,800 |
| Yangchen Gellek | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $2,400 |
| Ralph McFall | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Petranker | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Ann Bergfors | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Wangmo Dixey | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary King | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Rasmussen | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph McFall | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jack Petranker | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Ann Bergfors | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Pema Gellek | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
| Wangmo Dixey | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Yangchen Gellek | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 |
| Mary King | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Judy Rasmussen | Director Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2018 ALLSTON WAY, BERKELEY, CA 94704-1418
- In care of
- % RALPH MCFALL
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 2018 Allston Way, Berkeley CA 947041418
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ralph McFall, 33755 Tin Barn Road, Cazadero, CA 95421
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- Jack Petranker, 2018 Allston Way, Berkeley CA 947041418
- Signed the 990
- Ann M Bergfors, Treasurer
- Phone
- (707) 495-2960
- Website
- namonyingma.org
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 45-4728496 or by the name NYINGMA ASSOCIATION OF MANDALA ORGANIZATIONS.
- 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 support the vision of Head Lama of the Tibetan Nyingma Meditation Center TNMC to establish harmony stability among the member orgs. to promote the Nyingma lineage transmission of Dharma teachings and ensure ongoing support for TNMC and other orgs within the Mandala especially through providing administrative support and oversight.
Program accomplishments
- Supporting activities of Head Lama Mangalam Research Center for Buddhist Languages. Staff support for Mangalam Press a publisher of academic texts in the field of Buddhist studies; promote and cultivate relationships with academic programs and faculty. Support staff of Nyingma orgs including Head Lama of TNMC dba Dharma College Mangalam Research Center for Buddhist Languages and .Center for Creative Inquiry.Expenses $141,200
- Grant to Head Lama of TNMC Odiyan Support Fund. Odiyan is the religious retreat center for the Head Lama of the Tibetan Nyingma Meditation Center Head Lama of TNMC a 501c3 church.Expenses $20,429 · grants $20,429
- Provide IT services to members including networking and telephone supportExpenses $28,907
- Supporting activities of the Center for Creative Inquiry including graphis design organizing and teaching classes promotional activity and advertising.Expenses $11,693
- Supporting activities of Head Lama of TNMC dba Dharma College which offers classes and retreats to the public centered on the teachings of the Head Lama.Expenses $5,522
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not 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
- 45-4728496
- 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
- 2013
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $23,084
- Income (IRS master file)
- $183,956
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $183,956 | $209,443 | $23,084 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $205,907 | $229,497 | $58,470 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $254,897 | $284,012 | $82,078 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: Jack Petranker | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $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 45-4728496).
Questions about NYINGMA ASSOCIATION OF MANDALA ORGANIZATIONS
- What is the EIN of NYINGMA ASSOCIATION OF MANDALA ORGANIZATIONS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of NYINGMA ASSOCIATION OF MANDALA ORGANIZATIONS is 45-4728496.
- Is NYINGMA ASSOCIATION OF MANDALA ORGANIZATIONS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2013.
- Are donations to NYINGMA ASSOCIATION OF MANDALA ORGANIZATIONS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does NYINGMA ASSOCIATION OF MANDALA ORGANIZATIONS 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 NYINGMA ASSOCIATION OF MANDALA ORGANIZATIONS 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 NYINGMA ASSOCIATION OF MANDALA ORGANIZATIONS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of NYINGMA ASSOCIATION OF MANDALA ORGANIZATIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ralph McFall.
- Who are the officers and directors of NYINGMA ASSOCIATION OF MANDALA ORGANIZATIONS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does NYINGMA ASSOCIATION OF MANDALA ORGANIZATIONS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $183,956, expenses of $209,443 and total assets of $23,084 at year end.
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