Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Downey, California, registered in 1979, with $433,700 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
12110 Pomering Rd, Downey, CA, 90242 EIN 95-3315547 Since 1979
Revenue (FY2023)
$434K
▼ 16.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$299K
Net assets
$9.2M
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.
C+
—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 Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple— 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 rating370 mo reserves · +31% 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 Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple: 370 mo reserves · +31% 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 Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple— 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 Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 12110 Pomering Rd, Downey, CA, 90242
- City
- Downey
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $339K (FY2016) to $434K (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $0Net assets $9.2M
Operating margin
31.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$9.2M
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$9.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $433,700▼16.7% | $299,383▼3.3% | $9,239,677▲0.1% | $9,239,677▲0.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $520,587▲23.4% | $309,708▲7.8% | $9,234,304▲4.3% | $9,234,304▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $421,960▲18.7% | $287,372▲66.8% | $8,850,794▲2.4% | $8,850,794▲2.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $355,550▼59.5% | $172,288▼13.3% | $8,643,393▲15.4% | $8,643,393▲15.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $877,923▲180% | $198,728▼2.6% | $7,488,405▲12.9% | $7,488,405▲12.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $313,504▼7.5% | $204,081▲36.7% | $6,631,642▲6.5% | $6,633,167▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $338,901 | $149,272 | $6,228,745 | $6,228,745 | 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 Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 95-3315547, based in Downey, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple's EIN?
- Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 95-3315547.
- How much revenue does Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple report?
- Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple reported $433,700 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple have?
- CharityIndex grades Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Sino American Buddhist Cultural Center Inc-fa Kwang Temple (EIN 95-3315547) 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.