Shinnyo-en Foundation
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Shinnyo-en Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in San Bruno, California, registered in 1995, with $3,059,517 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
851 Traeger Ave Ste 208, San Bruno, CA, 94066 EIN 94-3210876 Since 1995
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.1M
▲ 20.2% vs prior year
Religion median: $139K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.4M
Net assets
$34.2M
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.
B
—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 Shinnyo-en Foundation— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating291 mo reserves · +54% 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 Shinnyo-en Foundation: 291 mo reserves · +54% margin earns a B+ 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 Shinnyo-en Foundation— 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 Shinnyo-en Foundation: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 851 Traeger Ave Ste 208, San Bruno, CA, 94066
- City
- San Bruno
- State
- California
- Category
- Religion-Related
- Subcategory
- Support Foundations & Fundraising
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2013) to $3.1M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $1.2MNet assets $34.2M
Operating margin
53.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$35.4M
Total liabilities
$1.2M
Net assets
$34.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,059,517▲20.2% | $1,412,910▲4.8% | $34,209,554▲13.7% | $35,414,062▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,545,883▼0.3% | $1,348,760▲2.3% | $30,079,982▲16.0% | $30,235,689▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $2,553,679▲30.9% | $1,317,946▲8.5% | $25,935,106▼10.0% | $26,203,527▼9.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,951,028▼15.8% | $1,215,233▼8.5% | $28,823,311▲14.9% | $28,915,235▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,316,883▼35.8% | $1,328,710▼6.3% | $25,087,062▲16.6% | $25,147,546▲16.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $3,607,562▲55.3% | $1,418,146▲2.3% | $21,519,240▲21.3% | $21,591,664▲21.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $2,322,490▲11.4% | $1,386,036▲5.3% | $17,746,369▼2.0% | $17,829,140▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $2,085,027▼2.6% | $1,316,811▲5.7% | $18,108,043▲17.0% | $18,140,335▲16.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $2,141,616▲46.9% | $1,246,129▲2.4% | $15,481,806▲8.7% | $15,527,328▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,457,593▼0.8% | $1,216,747▼7.6% | $14,238,047▼1.8% | $14,273,304▼1.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,468,829▲4.8% | $1,316,326▲17.0% | $14,502,000▲5.7% | $14,548,308▲5.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,401,966 | $1,125,078▼10.1% | $13,723,178▲10.6% | $13,744,236▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,251,453▼21.0% | $12,402,733▲13.0% | $12,634,444▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $1,584,618▼36.6% | $10,979,858▼4.4% | $11,062,125▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,500,778 | $11,480,299 | $11,529,389 | 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 · $12K total
2 grants to Shinnyo-en Foundation totaling $12K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $5,996 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2020 | $5,996 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Shinnyo-en Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Shinnyo-en Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 94-3210876, based in San Bruno, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Shinnyo-en Foundation's EIN?
- Shinnyo-en Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 94-3210876.
- How much revenue does Shinnyo-en Foundation report?
- Shinnyo-en Foundation reported $3,059,517 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Shinnyo-en Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Shinnyo-en Foundation B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Shinnyo-en Foundation (EIN 94-3210876) 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.