Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Francisco, California, registered in 1979, with $413,459 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
1051 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94108 EIN 94-2378427 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2024)
$413K
▲ 12.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$534K
Net assets
$5.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating115 mo reserves · -29% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association: 115 mo reserves · -29% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1051 Powell St, San Francisco, CA, 94108
- City
- San Francisco
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $505K (FY2013) to $413K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $0Net assets $5.1M
Operating margin
-29.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$5.1M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$5.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $413,459▲12.2% | $533,736▼18.2% | $5,108,375▼2.3% | $5,108,375▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $368,457▼44.5% | $652,519▲11.6% | $5,228,652▼5.2% | $5,229,739▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $664,459▲72.7% | $584,931▲45.2% | $5,512,714▲1.5% | $5,512,714▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2021 | $384,706▲7.8% | $402,945▲55.1% | $5,433,186▼0.3% | $5,463,263▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $356,843▼24.8% | $259,810▼8.0% | $5,451,486▲1.8% | $5,453,549▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $474,650▼1.4% | $282,425▲22.6% | $5,354,453▲3.7% | $5,360,236▲3.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $481,286▲1.4% | $230,416▲8.3% | $5,162,228▲5.1% | $5,167,705▲5.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $474,652▲16.0% | $212,790▲14.4% | $4,911,358▲5.6% | $4,916,735▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $409,305▼3.6% | $186,078▼19.8% | $4,649,496▲5.0% | $4,654,346▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $424,433▼21.5% | $232,066▼52.3% | $4,426,269▲4.5% | $4,431,278▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2014 | $540,360▲7.0% | $486,420▲139% | $4,233,902▲1.3% | $4,239,060▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $505,043 | $203,169▼1.1% | $4,179,962▲7.8% | $4,256,839▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $205,531▼13.4% | $3,878,088▲5.9% | $3,953,612▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $237,367▼32.2% | $3,662,868▲4.9% | $3,938,946▲12.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $350,126 | $3,493,179 | $3,503,530 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-2378427, based in San Francisco, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association's EIN?
- Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-2378427.
- How much revenue does Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association report?
- Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association reported $413,459 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chi Sin Buddhist & Taoist Association (EIN 94-2378427) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.