Karuna-Shechen USA
Karuna-Shechen USA
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About this organization
Mission
Founded by Matthieu Ricard in 2000, Karuna-Shechen acts and advocates for a more altruistic world with the conviction that altruism is a key to build tomorrow’s world and offers concrete solutions to the challenges of our century.
About
Taking action: Karuna-Shechen contributes to breaking the cycle of extreme poverty, strengthen the resilience and develop the full potential of poor, vulnerable or distressed populations. The organization mainly works in India, Nepal and Tibet and through a local, community-driven and holistic approach interconnecting the sectors of health and hygiene, education, food security, economic development and environment. Advocate: Karuna-Shechen invites everyone to develop their altruistic potential and walk together towards a more altruistic, resilient and peaceful world. The organization offers the possibility to cultivate our inspiration, training tools of how to practice meditation and mindfulness, and suggests ways to take part in the change and to get involved in a concrete way.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
According to the filing, the non-profit's mission is “Karuna-shechen initiates and oversees projects that provide health care, education, and social services for the under-served populations of india, nepal, and tibet.”.
When referring to its actions, they were described as: “Karuna-shechen initiates and oversees projects that provide health care, education, and social services for the under-served populations of india, nepal, and tibet.”.
- According to the law, the state of operation reported by the non-profit is NY.
- As per the filing, the address of the non-profit for 2020 is 109 MOWBRAY DRIVE, KEW GARDENS, NY, 11415.
- According to their form, the non-profit as of 2020 has a total of 1 employees.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is -$92,526.
- The organization has 7 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2010.
- The organization pays $154,762 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $58,009 in fundraising expenses.
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