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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2541779

DANA VIHARA

Also known as W DAVID BRAUGHTON MBR

Tax-exempt · WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33543

Financials

$72K$42K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DANA VIHARA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$72,169$41,790$30,379$44,901–$44,901
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$72,169

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$15,522
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$26,268
Program services (functional)
$38,862

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$14,522
Total assets, end of year
$44,901
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$44,901
Cash, savings and investments
$44,901
Gross receipts
$72,169

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
Laurence WhiteDana Vihara Board Chair12$0
Mary McIntyreDana Vihara Board Secretary12$0
David BraughtonDana Vihara Board Treasurer12$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1111 HELMSDALE DR, WESLEY CHAPEL, FL 33543-3914
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
32783 BADGER LN 505, Arrowbear Lake CA 92382
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Martha Laurence White, 518 Granchester St, Lexington KY 40505
Signed the 990-EZ
David Braughton, Treasurer

Mission

Dana Vihara is dedicated to supporting intensive meditation practice and Sangha building led or sanctioned by Beth Upton or her co-teachers. Funded by donations Dana Vihara covers retreat and other sanctioned Sangha event expenses such as lodging food and other related needs allowing all people to participate regardless of their financial means. The funds do not provide personal support to teachers except for travel costs related to retreats. Dana Vihara is unaffiliated with political or social causes and operates in line with Theravada Buddhadhamma values.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • This past year Dana Vihara supported two group retreats at Sitagu Buddha Vihara Austin Texas. The retreats lasted 15 and 30 days respectively and involved a total of 90 participants. Dana Vihara also paid for teacher travel.
    Expenses $19,845 · grants $19,845
  • Dana Vihara made a grant of $15,522 to Sitagu Buddha Vihara to cover utilities and other costs associated with the group and individual retreats.
    Expenses $15,522 · grants $15,522
  • Dana Vihara also supported up to 8 individuals at any given time engaged in individual meditation retreat at Sitagu Buddha Vihara.
    Expenses $3,495 · grants $3,495

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-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2541779
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$44,901
Income (IRS master file)
$72,169

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$72,169$41,790$44,901XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Martha Laurence White
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Rafael Borges
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Marc Deriso
December 31, 2022≤ $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 88-2541779).

Questions about DANA VIHARA

What is the EIN of DANA VIHARA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DANA VIHARA is 88-2541779.
Is DANA VIHARA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to DANA VIHARA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does DANA VIHARA 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 DANA VIHARA 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 DANA VIHARA 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 DANA VIHARA?
The 990-N for 2024 names Martha Laurence White.
Who are the officers and directors of DANA VIHARA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DANA VIHARA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $72,169, expenses of $41,790 and total assets of $44,901 at year end.

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