Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Bloomington, Indiana, registered in 2007, with $439,012 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 2563, Bloomington, IN, 47402 EIN 20-5248653 Since 2007
Revenue (FY2024)
$439K
▼ 20.6% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$316K
Net assets
$1.5M
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.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—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 Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating57 mo reserves · +28% 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 Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc: 57 mo reserves · +28% margin earns a A 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 Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 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 Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 2563, Bloomington, IN, 47402
- City
- Bloomington
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Buddhist Organizations
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $366K (FY2016) to $439K (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,942Net assets $1.5M
Operating margin
28.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5M
Total liabilities
$3,942
Net assets
$1.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $439,012▼20.6% | $316,143▲28.6% | $1,493,953▲9.0% | $1,497,895▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $552,629▲60.4% | $245,853▼2.2% | $1,371,084▲28.8% | $1,374,392▲28.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $344,517▲0.4% | $251,500▲22.9% | $1,064,308▲9.6% | $1,067,306▲9.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $343,042▼8.6% | $204,566▼9.1% | $971,291▲16.6% | $973,683▲16.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $375,131▼24.3% | $224,998▼27.8% | $832,815▲24.1% | $834,400▲23.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $495,770▼7.6% | $311,831▼24.9% | $671,351▲34.3% | $676,914▲34.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $536,465▲111% | $415,188▲75.9% | $499,998▲32.0% | $505,127▲33.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $254,698▼30.4% | $236,059▼27.1% | $378,721▲36.0% | $378,721▲36.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $366,014 | $323,898 | $278,526 | $278,526 | 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.
Grants received · $20K total
1 grant to Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc totaling $20K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2022 | $20,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 20-5248653, based in Bloomington, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc's EIN?
- Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 20-5248653.
- How much revenue does Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc report?
- Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc reported $439,012 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kumbum Chamtse-ling Inc (EIN 20-5248653) 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.