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Nonprofit · EIN 94-2874101

JIKOJI

Tax-exempt · LOS GATOS, CA 95033

Financials

$148K$159K2022$196K$169K2023$247K$166K2024$456K$174K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of JIKOJI by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
April 30, 2026990$455,750$173,507$282,243$630,659$27$630,632
April 30, 2025990$247,203$166,210$80,993$531,738$183,349$348,389
April 30, 2024990-EZ$196,423$168,723$27,700$463,740$196,344$267,396
April 30, 2023990-EZ$147,950$158,914-$10,964$447,117$207,852$239,265
Financial details: 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$382,042
Program service revenue
$69,934
Investment income
$3,277
Other revenue
$497

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$12,000
Other salaries and wages
$13,029
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$27,858
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,271
Accounting fees
$7,100
Occupancy
$63,079
Travel
$2,979
Depreciation
$26,659
Program services (functional)
$148,407
Management and general (functional)
$25,100

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$531,738
Total assets, end of year
$630,659
Total liabilities, end of year
$27
Net assets, end of year
$630,632
Land, buildings and equipment
$438,405
Net assets without donor restrictions
$630,632
Gross receipts
$455,750
Employees
5
Volunteers
40
Year formed
1983
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 April 30, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAMELA BROWNCHAIRWOMAN
Trustee or director, Officer
10$12,000
GEOFF MITCHELLSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRISTOPHER KOLONBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
ROSS SMITHTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MISHA MERRILLBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
HOGAN MARTINOFFICER
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended April 30, 2025: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PAMELA BROWNChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
10$17,200
GEOFF MITCHELLTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHRISTOPHER KOLONBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
JUDY REYESBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
MARIKO BRASWELLSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
HOGAN MARTINOFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRYAN GAYNORTreasurer6$0
DANIEL ZIGMUNDDirector1$0
JUDY REYESBoard Member1$0
990-EZ for the year ended April 30, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DANIEL ZIGMUNDDirector1$1,650
BRYAN GAYNORTreasurer6$0
JUDY REYESBoard Member1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12100 SKYLINE BLVD, LOS GATOS, CA 95033-8252
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
ROSS SMITH, 12100 SKYLINE BLVD, LOS GATOS, CA 95033
Signed the 990
ROSS SMITH, Treasurer
Phone
(408) 741-9562
Website
JIKOJI.ORG
Return prepared by
MJ PARTNERS LLP

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-2874101 or by the name JIKOJI.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

BUDDHIST RELIGION AND TEACHINGS ORGANIZATION.

990 for the year ended April 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • JIKOJI IS A SOTO ZEN BUDDHIST TEMPLE AND RETREAT CENTER. BUDDHIST CLERGY AND LAYPERSONS OFFER DAILY MEDITATION, AS WELL AS TRAINING WORKSHOPS, CEREMONIES, AND WEEK-LONG RETREATS. ALL PERSONS ARE WELCOME. JIKOJI SERVES APPROXIMATELY 500 PERSONS PER YEAR. JIKOJI IS DIRECTED BY A BOARD AND OFFICERS. THOSE ROLES ARE SERVED BY UNPAID VOLUNTEERS.
    Expenses $148,407 · revenue $452,472

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 April, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025April 30, 2026September 15, 2026990 on file
2024April 30, 2025September 15, 2025990 on file
2023April 30, 2024September 16, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
94-2874101
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
1983
Accounting year ends
April
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$630,659
Income (IRS master file)
$455,750

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990April 2026$455,750$173,507$630,659XML
990April 2025$247,203$166,210$531,738XML
990-EZApril 2024$196,423$168,723$463,740XML
990-EZApril 2023$147,950$158,914$447,117XML
990-EZApril 2022–––IRS
990April 2021–––IRS
990-EZApril 2020–––IRS
990-EZApril 2019–––IRS
990-EZApril 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 94-2874101).

Questions about JIKOJI

What is the EIN of JIKOJI?
The employer identification number (EIN) of JIKOJI is 94-2874101.
Is JIKOJI tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
Are donations to JIKOJI tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does JIKOJI 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 JIKOJI due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending April 30, 2027) is due September 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did JIKOJI last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended April 2026.
Who is the principal officer of JIKOJI?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 names ROSS SMITH.
Who are the officers and directors of JIKOJI?
The 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $12,000 (PAMELA BROWN, CHAIRWOMAN).
How much revenue does JIKOJI have?
On its 990 for the year ended April 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $455,750, expenses of $173,507 and total assets of $630,659 at year end.

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