Civic Intelligence

Vien an Buddhist Association

990 • Fiscal year 2016 • EIN 22-3882768

Jan 01, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016 • Filed on Mar 12, 2017

Organization ProfileN/A
3007 Lindell StSilver Spring, MD 20902-1211

(301) 942-3220

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

80th percentile

0.53x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

4.58x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Net Margin

94th percentile

58%

Higher net margin than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Top Officer Pay

36th percentile

$5,060

Higher top officer pay than 36% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 2.1% of source-year revenue.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

78th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Revenue Growth

83rd percentile

31%

Faster revenue growth than 83% of similar nonprofits.

2016 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2015 to 2016

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets80th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,095,963

Up $278,281 (+15%) from 2015

Net Assets

Up

$983,283

Up $303,111 (+45%) from 2015

Liabilities

Down

$1,112,680

Down $24,830 (-2.2%) from 2015

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin94th percentile

Revenue

Up

$243,074

Up $57,319 (+31%) from 2015

Expenses

Up

$102,817

Up $21,172 (+26%) from 2015

Net Income

Up

$140,257

Up $36,147 (+35%) from 2015

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth78th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $1,113,777Liabilities 2011: $806,999Net Assets 2011: $306,7782011Assets 2012: $1,129,417Liabilities 2012: $760,239Net Assets 2012: $369,1782012Assets 2013: $1,158,752Liabilities 2013: $728,652Net Assets 2013: $430,1002013Assets 2014: $1,554,697Liabilities 2014: $978,635Net Assets 2014: $576,0622014Assets 2015: $1,817,682Liabilities 2015: $1,137,510Net Assets 2015: $680,1722015Assets 2016: $2,095,963Liabilities 2016: $1,112,680Net Assets 2016: $983,2832016Assets 2017: $2,987,238Liabilities 2017: $1,621,056Net Assets 2017: $1,366,1822017Assets 2018: $3,403,161Liabilities 2018: $1,705,086Net Assets 2018: $1,698,0752018Assets 2019: $3,701,731Liabilities 2019: $1,610,398Net Assets 2019: $2,091,3332019Assets 2020: $4,119,960Liabilities 2020: $1,606,360Net Assets 2020: $2,513,6002020Assets 2021: $4,690,252Liabilities 2021: $1,755,334Net Assets 2021: $2,934,9182021Assets 2022: $7,139,950Liabilities 2022: $3,074,465Net Assets 2022: $4,065,4852022Assets 2023: $7,525,748Liabilities 2023: $3,182,303Net Assets 2023: $4,343,4452023Assets 2024: $8,734,888Liabilities 2024: $3,762,691Net Assets 2024: $4,972,1972024

Highlighted filing

2016

Assets$2,095,963
Liabilities$1,112,680
Net Assets$983,283
Open 2016 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth83rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Revenue 2011: $152,010Expenses 2011: $94,117Net Income 2011: $57,8932011Revenue 2012: $158,035Expenses 2012: $95,635Net Income 2012: $62,4002012Revenue 2013: $150,340Expenses 2013: $89,418Net Income 2013: $60,9222013Revenue 2014: $224,152Expenses 2014: $78,190Net Income 2014: $145,9622014Revenue 2015: $185,755Expenses 2015: $81,645Net Income 2015: $104,1102015Revenue 2016: $243,074Expenses 2016: $102,817Net Income 2016: $140,2572016Revenue 2017: $490,425Expenses 2017: $107,526Net Income 2017: $382,8992017Revenue 2018: $436,815Expenses 2018: $104,922Net Income 2018: $331,8932018Revenue 2019: $510,995Expenses 2019: $117,738Net Income 2019: $393,2572019Revenue 2020: $523,373Expenses 2020: $101,106Net Income 2020: $422,2672020Revenue 2021: $553,468Expenses 2021: $132,150Net Income 2021: $421,3182021Revenue 2022: $480,497Expenses 2022: $166,674Net Income 2022: $313,8232022Revenue 2023: $452,794Expenses 2023: $174,834Net Income 2023: $277,9602023Revenue 2024: $770,002Expenses 2024: $141,250Net Income 2024: $628,7522024

Highlighted filing

2016

Revenue$243,074
Expenses$102,817
Net Income$140,257
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2016
Signed
Mar 12, 2017
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$276,393
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Vien an buddhist association is a church-affiliated organization that is exclusively engaged in the operation of buddhist temple. Its mission is to provide ritual activities including prayer services, spiritual consulting and buddhism education to the public.

Vien an buddhist association's mission is to provide ritual activities including prayer services, spiritual consulting and buddhism education to the public.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,047,410$1,280,805▲ $233,395
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$719,789$764,625▲ $44,836
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$50,483$50,533▲ $50
Total Assets$1,817,682$2,095,963▲ $278,281
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$973,906$1,111,906▲ $138,000
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$162,854$0▼ $162,854
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$750$774▲ $24
Total Liabilities$1,137,510$1,112,680▼ $24,830
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$680,172$983,283▲ $303,111
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$680,172$983,283▲ $303,111
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,817,682$2,095,963▲ $278,281

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Land$764,145-$764,145
Other Land Buildings$480$6,800$7,280
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay36th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Thien Chau NguyenPresidentFT$5,060$5,060
Loan Phuong NguyenSecretaryPT$5,060$5,060
Loan T Ton NuVice PresidentPT$5,060$5,060
Phuong Bich NguyenTreasurerPT$5,060$5,060

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Sylvia T ChenExecutive Director
Chau B HuynhActivity Corodinator
Betty Hanh PhamAssistant to Secretary
Mina NguyenAssistant to Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$239,848
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$51
Other Revenue
$3,175
All Other Contributions
$233,848
Change in Net Assets
$140,257
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$75,359
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$21,788
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$5,670
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Office Expenses$23,620$14,042-$37,662
Occupancy$33,276$1,751-$35,027
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$14,168$6,072-$20,240
Grants to Domestic Orgs$4,670--$4,670
Payroll Taxes$1,084$464-$1,548
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,130-$1,130
Advertising$1,100--$1,100
Foreign Grants$1,000--$1,000
Depreciation Depletion-$440-$440
Total Functional Expenses$78,918$23,899$0$102,817
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$14,000
Fundraising Direct Expenses$10,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Banquet$20,000$14,000-$14,000
Total Events$20,000$14,000$10,000$4,000
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Thien Chau NguyenPresidentThe Association Runs Its Daily Operations in the Property Located at 3007 Lindell Street, Silver Spring, Whihc Is Owned by Thien Chau Nguyen Who Is the President of the Association. the Association Pays Monthly Rent and Utilities to Thien Chau Nguyen.No$28,800
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Under the bylaws, members of the association elect the members of the board of directors until such time as no fewer than tow of the original members continue to serve as members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7B

“The association's bylaws may be amended only by the members of the association, by two-thirds vote.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“Vien an buddhist association doe not have any committees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“After the form 990 is prepared by outside accountant, the president and the treasurer review the draft form 990. After their review and approval form 990 is distributed to all board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Conflict of interest discolsure forms are filed annually by the directors and the forms are reviewed and monitored to insure compliance.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“The association pays four of officers and directors wages to cover their basic living expenses. The compensation of the officer is determined by the president. The decision is explained in a wirtten document submitted by the president. The president will determine annually the authorized level of salary increase in consideration of annual inflation adjustment.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Upon written request, the association makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and form 990 available to the public. Generally, the association does not make its financial statements available to the general public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vien an Buddhist Association
EIN
22-3882768
Phone
3019423220
Address
3007 LINDELL ST, SILVER SPRING, MD 20902-1211

Signing Officer

Name
Thien Chau Nguyen
Title
President
Phone
3019423220
Signed
2017-03-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Thien Chau Nguyen
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Md
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
4
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Cantor & Company Pc
Address
7608 HEMLOCK ST, BETHESDA, MD 20817
Preparer
Kathy W Cantor CPA
Phone
2404818046
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IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0LE VU LANVU LAN "ULLAMBANA" IS COMMEMORATED ON THE 15TH DAY OF THE 7TH MONTH OF THE LUNAR CALENDAR DURING THE MONTH OF AUGUST THROUGH DECEMBER. IT IS A DAY FOR BUDDHIST DISCIPLES TO SHOW RESPECT AND APPRECIATION TO THEIR PARENTS, LIVING AND DEPARTED, MUCH LIKE MOTHER'S DAY AND FATHER'S DAY IN WESTERN CULTURE. IT IS CUSTOMARY TO WEAR A ROSE, WHERE WHITE PAYS RESPECT AND COMMEMORATES ONE'S PARENT(S) THAT HAVE PASSED AWAY, AND RED CELEBRATES THE HEALTH OF THE ONES LIVING. THE VEGETARIAN LUNCH OFFERED TO ALL.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ASSOCIATION'S BYLAWS MAY BE AMENDED ONLY BY THE MEMBERS OF THE ASSOCIATION, BY TWO-THIRDS VOTE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2VIEN AN BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION DOE NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3AFTER THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT, THE PRESIDENT AND THE TREASURER REVIEW THE DRAFT FORM 990. AFTER THEIR REVIEW AND APPROVAL FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCOLSURE FORMS ARE FILED ANNUALLY BY THE DIRECTORS AND THE FORMS ARE REVIEWED AND MONITORED TO INSURE COMPLIANCE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE ASSOCIATION PAYS FOUR OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS WAGES TO COVER THEIR BASIC LIVING EXPENSES. THE COMPENSATION OF THE OFFICER IS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT. THE DECISION IS EXPLAINED IN A WIRTTEN DOCUMENT SUBMITTED BY THE PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT WILL DETERMINE ANNUALLY THE AUTHORIZED LEVEL OF SALARY INCREASE IN CONSIDERATION OF ANNUAL INFLATION ADJUSTMENT.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6UPON WRITTEN REQUEST, THE ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FORM 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. GENERALLY, THE ASSOCIATION DOES NOT MAKE ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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2016 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,095,963
Liabilities
$1,112,680
Net assets
$983,283
Revenue
$243,074
Expenses
$102,817
Net income
$140,257
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.73$3.76$4.97$0.77$0.14$0.63
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$7.53$3.18$4.34$0.45$0.17$0.28
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$7.14$3.07$4.07$0.48$0.17$0.31
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.69$1.76$2.93$0.55$0.13$0.42
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$4.12$1.61$2.51$0.52$0.10$0.42
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.70$1.61$2.09$0.51$0.12$0.39
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.40$1.71$1.70$0.44$0.10$0.33
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.99$1.62$1.37$0.49$0.11$0.38
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.10$1.11$0.98$0.24$0.10$0.14
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.82$1.14$0.68$0.19$0.08$0.10
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.55$0.98$0.58$0.22$0.08$0.15
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.16$0.73$0.43$0.15$0.09$0.06
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.13$0.76$0.37$0.16$0.10$0.06
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.11$0.81$0.31$0.15$0.09$0.06