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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3149226

THE GYAN FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · SILVER SPRING, MD 20910

Financials

$245K$167K2023$323K$207K2024$438K$472K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE GYAN FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$438,042$472,241-$34,199$1,081,007$0$1,081,007
December 31, 2024990$323,337$207,014$116,323$1,115,206$0$1,115,206
December 31, 2023990$244,500$167,356$77,144$998,883$0$998,883
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$438,042
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$462,100
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$9,520
Program services (functional)
$462,100
Management and general (functional)
$10,141

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,115,206
Total assets, end of year
$1,081,007
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,081,007
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,081,007
Gross receipts
$438,042
Employees
0
Year formed
1991
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
Gyana Vajra SakyaPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Elizabeth KrainerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Adam BoyerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gyana Vajra SakyaPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Elizabeth KrainerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Adam BoyerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Gyana Vajra SakyaPresident & CEO
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Elizabeth KrainerTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Adam BoyerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
608 RAY DR, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910-5221
In care of
% ELIZABETH KRAINER
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
801 Pierce St APT 4, Albany CA 94706
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Adam Boyer, 608 Ray Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
Elizabeth Krainer, 801 Pierce St APT 4, Albany CA 94706
Signed the 990
Adam Boyer, Secretary
Phone
(301) 357-7362
Return prepared by
For Purpose Law Group

Mission

The Gyan Foundation is dedicated to preserving and disseminating the teachings of the Buddha in general and those of the glorious Sakyapa tradition in particular.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Sakya Temple of Peace (Canberra, Australia) - Assisted with the construction of the Sakya Temple of Peace. The goal of the Sakya Temple of Peace is to become a national center of peace and healing, and a place where people from all walks of life can learn meditation and hear the precious teachings of the Buddha. The Sakya Temple of Peace will also serve as an important meeting place for the Australian Tibetan Community; a place to preserve, promote and practice the Tibetan language and culture. They also have a growing number of enthusiastic Australian students who are currently studying the Tibetan language, and engaged in various religious translation works.
    Expenses $300,000
  • Mahamaya Foundation (Nepal) - Assisted with acquisition of land for the construction of a monastery and school. The aim of the Mahamaya Foundation is to provide a free modern education alongside a traditional Buddhist education to children from the Himalayan region.
    Expenses $80,100
  • Sakya Choekhorling (Toronto Canada) - Assisted with expenses for the purchases and renovation of the prayer hall, safety enhancements, flooring, lighting, etc. This helped establish a religious and cultural center for the community, accommodate a larger congregation for worship and fellowship, provide a venue for religious ceremonies, festivals, and community programs, support educational activities for youth and families.
    Expenses $50,000
  • The Gyan Foundation issued a grant to India for Buddhist educational institutions, temples and monasteries
    Expenses $32,000

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
94-3149226
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
1992
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Unknown (Z99Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,081,007
Income (IRS master file)
$438,042

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$438,042$472,241$1,081,007IRS
990December 2024$323,337$207,014$1,115,206XML
990December 2023$244,500$167,356$998,883XML
990December 2022$604,598$331,451$921,739IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Elizabeth Krainer
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Elizabeth Krainer
December 31, 2019≤ $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 94-3149226).

Questions about THE GYAN FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THE GYAN FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE GYAN FOUNDATION is 94-3149226.
Is THE GYAN FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to THE GYAN FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE GYAN 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 THE GYAN 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 THE GYAN 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 THE GYAN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Adam Boyer.
Who are the officers and directors of THE GYAN FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does THE GYAN FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $438,042, expenses of $472,241 and total assets of $1,081,007 at year end.

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