Samye Memorial International Buddhism Foundation
Samye Memorial International Buddhism Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
Our mission is to preserve Tibet's unique Buddhism heritage and to facilitate an educational and cultural exchange between the US, Tibet and Nepal. We strive to create a global network to promulgate Buddha's Dharma to the general public as well as to establish a resource integration platform that supports institutions and individuals engaged in the study and practice of Buddha's vision of wisdom and compassion.
About
The organization provides training and education funds for the Samye Memorial Buddhist Vihara, the Samye Memorial Buddhist Nunnery Vihara, Samye Memorial Monastery, Samye Memorial Buddhist Foundation and Dudjom New Treasurer Association. SMIBF sponsors a nine-year Buddhism education program for talented aspiring youth in Nepal and India. Close to 1,000 students, monks, and nuns can rely on the support system established by SMIBF donors for their basic needs, including food, robes, texts, medical care, and free tuition. The institution provides the necessary training for young lamas to ensure that Buddhism's academic tradition continues. The organization also supports the construction of dorms and classroom for the monks and nuns in Nepal.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “Our mission is to preserve tibet's unique buddhism heritage and to facilitate an educational and cultural exchange between the us, tibet and nepal. we strive to create a global network to promulgate buddha's dharma to the general public as well as to establish a resource integration platform that supports institutions and individuals engaged in the study and practice of buddha's vision of wisdom and compassion.”.
When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Our mission is to preserve tibet's unique buddhism heritage and to facilitate an educational and cultural exchange between the us, tibet and nepal. we strive to create a global network to promulgate buddha's dharma to the general public as well as to establish a resource integration platform that supports institutions and individuals engaged in the study and practice of buddha's vision of wisdom and compassion.”.
- The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is CA.
- According to the filing, the address of the non-profit for the year 2020 is 1210 East Arques Ave 216, Sunnyvale, CA, 940855401.
- The non-profit has reported 2 employees on their form for the year 2020.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$85,710.
- The compensation policy for the CEO of the organization is not based on a thorough evaluation and endorsement by an impartial entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2001.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $77,387 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
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