Civic Intelligence

Berkeley Zen Center

EIN 23-7452822 • 501(c)3 • Berkeley, CA

Profile

The berkeley zen center is a place where people practice zazen (meditation) together daily, with the support of the zen center community, under the guidance of the abbot.

1931 Russell StreetBerkeley, CA 94703

berkeleyzencenter.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

39th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 39% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

45th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

61st percentile

11%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

49th percentile

3.0%

Faster asset growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

35th percentile

-1.3%

Faster revenue growth than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets39th percentile

Assets

Up

$708,628

Up $20,518 (+3.0%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$1,958

Down $142 (-6.8%) from 2014

Net Assets

Up

$706,670

Up $20,660 (+3.0%) from 2014

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue45th percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Down

$221,159

Down $3,022 (-1.3%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$197,842

Up $21,821 (+12%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

$23,317

Down $24,843 (-52%) from 2014

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth49th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $626,633Liabilities 2010: $2,177Net Assets 2010: $624,4562010Assets 2011: $570,498Liabilities 2011: $2,755Net Assets 2011: $567,7432011Assets 2012: $635,933Liabilities 2012: $4,078Net Assets 2012: $631,8552012Assets 2013: $637,471Liabilities 2013: $2,081Net Assets 2013: $635,3902013Assets 2014: $688,110Liabilities 2014: $2,100Net Assets 2014: $686,0102014Assets 2015: $708,628Liabilities 2015: $1,958Net Assets 2015: $706,6702015

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$708,628
Liabilities$1,958
Net Assets$706,670
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth35th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0Expenses 2010: $169,4342010Expenses 2011: $208,2302011Expenses 2012: $200,0432012Revenue 2013: $192,769Expenses 2013: $184,852Net Income 2013: $7,9172013Revenue 2014: $224,181Expenses 2014: $176,021Net Income 2014: $48,1602014Revenue 2015: $221,159Expenses 2015: $197,842Net Income 2015: $23,3172015

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$221,159
Expenses$197,842
Net Income$23,317
Open 2015 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$708,628
Liabilities
$1,958
Net assets
$706,670
Revenue
$221,159
Expenses
$197,842
Net income
$23,317
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.09$0.02$7.07$2.21$1.98$0.23
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.88$0.02$6.86$2.24$1.76$0.48
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.37$0.02$6.35$1.93$1.85$0.08
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.36$0.04$6.32$2.00
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.70$0.03$5.68$2.08
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$6.27$0.02$6.24$1.69
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2015 to Dec 31, 2015
Signed
Aug 3, 2016
Return Version
2015v2.0
Gross Receipts
$222,825
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The berkeley zen center is a place where people practice zazen (meditation) together daily, with the support of the zen center community, under the guidance of the abbot.

Meditation, which is called zazen, or sitting in stillness, is the center of our practice, following and adapting the traditions of soto zen buddhism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$391,306$410,411▲ $19,105
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$96,454$97,585▲ $1,131
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$78,304$79,980▲ $1,676
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$72,331$71,453▼ $878
Inventories for Sale or Use$4,379$4,379→ $0
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$688,110$708,628▲ $20,518
Other Assets Total$45,336$44,820▼ $516
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,100$1,958▼ $142
Total Liabilities$2,100$1,958▼ $142
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$523,631$533,038▲ $9,407
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$162,379$173,632▲ $11,253
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$686,010$706,670▲ $20,660
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$688,110$708,628▲ $20,518

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$209,287$272,574$481,861
Land$195,847-$195,847
Buildings-$51,408$51,408
Equipment$5,195$19,170$24,365
Other Land Buildings$82$5,849$5,931
Other Assets Org$44,820--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Sojun Melvin WeitsmanAbbotFT$44,620$44,620
Hozan Alan SenaukeVice AbbotFT$21,784$21,784

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jacob Van AkkerenPresident
Mary DuryeeVice President
Walter KieserTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$139,683
Program Service Revenue
$76,716
Investment Income
$3,655
Other Revenue
$1,105
All Other Contributions
$79,560
Change in Net Assets
$23,317
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$99,482
Other Expenses$98,360
Total Fundraising Expense$6,567
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$66,404--$66,404
All Other Expenses$27,250$5,112$1,700$34,062
Other Employee Benefits$12,965$2,431$810$16,206
Depreciation Depletion$10,902$2,044$681$13,627
Insurance$8,930$1,675$558$11,163
Other Salaries and Wages$8,640$1,620$540$10,800
Other Expenses$5,833$1,094$364$7,291
Fees for Services Accounting$5,322$998$333$6,653
Payroll Taxes$4,858$911$303$6,072
Office Expenses$1,234$231$77$1,542
Interest$10$2-$12
Total Functional Expenses$171,556$19,719$6,567$197,842
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
rent deposit$1,958
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

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

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

“The berkeley zen center receives dues from participants who are considered members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body

“The members of the berkeley zen center elect the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7B: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders

“The board of directors approve the annual budget.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Walter kieser, treasurer, reviews and signs the 990 before it is filed with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“The board reviews and approves all salaries.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“The board reviews and approves all salaries.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“Financial information, including the form 990, is available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Berkeley Zen Center
EIN
23-7452822
Phone
5108435471
Address
1931 RUSSELL STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94703

Signing Officer

Name
Walter Kieser
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2016-08-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1978
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
140
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
3
Volunteers
60

Preparer

Firm
Law Office of Ronald W Leeflang
Address
1300 clay st ste 600, OAKLAND, CA 94612-2709
Preparer
Ronald W Leeflang
Phone
5106220001
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services Description

“Other program services 4: miscellaneous other program services.”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Bank Charges: Column (A) - Total = $321; Column (B) - Program Services = $257; Column (C) - Management & General = $48; Column (D) - Fundraising = $16”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“ceremonies AND SPECIAL EVENTS: Column (A) - Total = $3018; Column (B) - Program Services = $2414; Column (C) - Management & General = $453; Column (D) - Fundraising = $151”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“CHIDEN (ALTARS): Column (A) - Total = $804; Column (B) - Program Services = $643; Column (C) - Management & General = $121; Column (D) - Fundraising = $40”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“CLASS INSTRUCTORS: Column (A) - Total = $3060; Column (B) - Program Services = $2448; Column (C) - Management & General = $459; Column (D) - Fundraising = $153”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“FUNDRAISING: Column (A) - Total = $1918; Column (B) - Program Services = $1534; Column (C) - Management & General = $288; Column (D) - Fundraising = $96”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“GARDEN: Column (A) - Total = $444; Column (B) - Program Services = $355; Column (C) - Management & General = $67; Column (D) - Fundraising = $22”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“HEALTH AND SAFETY: Column (A) - Total = $464; Column (B) - Program Services = $371; Column (C) - Management & General = $70; Column (D) - Fundraising = $23”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“KIDZENDO: Column (A) - Total = $352; Column (B) - Program Services = $282; Column (C) - Management & General = $53; Column (D) - Fundraising = $17”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“LECTURERS: Column (A) - Total = $1282; Column (B) - Program Services = $1026; Column (C) - Management & General = $192; Column (D) - Fundraising = $64”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“LIBRARY : Column (A) - Total = $409; Column (B) - Program Services = $327; Column (C) - Management & General = $62; Column (D) - Fundraising = $20”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“MATERIALS/CLASSES: Column (A) - Total = $1746; Column (B) - Program Services = $1397; Column (C) - Management & General = $262; Column (D) - Fundraising = $87”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“MISC. TAXES & LICENSES: Column (A) - Total = $1066; Column (B) - Program Services = $853; Column (C) - Management & General = $160; Column (D) - Fundraising = $53”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“newsletter: Column (A) - Total = $2570; Column (B) - Program Services = $2056; Column (C) - Management & General = $386; Column (D) - Fundraising = $128”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“PAYROLL SERVICE: Column (A) - Total = $1513; Column (B) - Program Services = $1210; Column (C) - Management & General = $227; Column (D) - Fundraising = $76”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Postage and Shipping: Column (A) - Total = $292; Column (B) - Program Services = $234; Column (C) - Management & General = $44; Column (D) - Fundraising = $14”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Printing and Publications: Column (A) - Total = $1274; Column (B) - Program Services = $1019; Column (C) - Management & General = $191; Column (D) - Fundraising = $64”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“PROPERTY-REPAIRS/SUPPLIES: Column (A) - Total = $3252; Column (B) - Program Services = $2602; Column (C) - Management & General = $488; Column (D) - Fundraising = $162”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“SESSHIN (RETREAT)/MEALS/MISC.: Column (A) - Total = $7202; Column (B) - Program Services = $5762; Column (C) - Management & General = $1080; Column (D) - Fundraising = $360”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“TELEPHONE AND INTERNET SERVICE: Column (A) - Total = $1940; Column (B) - Program Services = $1552; Column (C) - Management & General = $291; Column (D) - Fundraising = $97”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“WORKERS COMPENSATION: Column (A) - Total = $856; Column (B) - Program Services = $685; Column (C) - Management & General = $128; Column (D) - Fundraising = $43”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“zendo: Column (A) - Total = $279; Column (B) - Program Services = $223; Column (C) - Management & General = $42; Column (D) - Fundraising = $14”

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