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CI Quan Temple Inc

990EZ • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 26-3224501

Aug 01, 2014 to Jul 31, 2015 • Filed on Dec 01, 2015

142-44 Franklin Ave FL 2Flushing, NY 11355

(718) 514-6926

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

55th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

5th percentile

-80%

Higher net margin than 5% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

75th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 75% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

9th percentile

-47%

Faster asset growth than 9% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-54%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Assets

Down

$18,272

Down $16,295 (-47%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$18,272

Down $16,295 (-47%) from 2014

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2014

Revenue

Down

$20,334

Down $24,141 (-54%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$36,629

Up $23,166 (+172%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$16,295

Down $47,307 (-153%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2011: $7,756Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $7,7562011Assets 2012: $4,069Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $4,0692012Assets 2014: $34,567Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $34,5672014Assets 2015: $18,272Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $18,2722015Assets 2016: $50,017Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $50,0172016Assets 2017: $153,752Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $153,7522017

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$18,272
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$18,272

Operations Trend

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

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $21,556Expenses 2011: $17,852Net Income 2011: $3,7042011Revenue 2012: $7,350Expenses 2012: $11,037Net Income 2012: -$3,6872012Revenue 2014: $44,475Expenses 2014: $13,463Net Income 2014: $31,0122014Revenue 2015: $20,334Expenses 2015: $36,629Net Income 2015: -$16,2952015Revenue 2016: $55,764Expenses 2016: $24,019Net Income 2016: $31,7452016Revenue 2017: $159,308Expenses 2017: $55,573Net Income 2017: $103,7352017

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$20,334
Expenses$36,629
Net Income-$16,295
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2014 to Jul 31, 2015
Signed
Dec 1, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$20,334
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

People will gain peace of mind

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
People can walk in for free Buddhist publications books and self-practicing meditation On the 1st and 15th days of every month group study and consultation services-$19,333
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
KUEI CHEN LIUPresidentFT$0--
LI LI ZHIVice PresidentPT$0--
CHIU CHU YEHTreasurerPT$0--
KUEI MEI LIUSecretaryFT$0--
CHIH CHEN CHENDirectorPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ci Quan Temple Inc
EIN
26-3224501
Address
142-44 FRANKLIN AVE FL 2, Flushing, NY 11355

Signing Officer

Name
Kuei Chen Liu
Title
President
Phone
7188868610
Signed
2015-12-01
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Preparer

Firm
Amy Shen CPA
Address
4223 HAIGHT STREET, Flushing, NY 11355
Preparer
Amy Shen
Phone
7188868610
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

General explanation attachment

The organization is located at 142-44 Franklin Ave. Fl. 2, Flushing, NY 11355. Dharma Master Kuei Chen Liu and Kuei Mei Liu rent this place to hold all activities. They have been paying all the utilities and rent for the place.CI QUAN TEMPLE INC. started its activities in October, 2008 in Atlantic City, NJ. It is opened to whoever is interested in its activities such as consultation services for personal and family problems and practicing meditation. The primary purposes of CI QUAN TEMPLE INC. are to introduce Buddhist scriptures and philosophy to the public. Then it's relocated to Flushing, NY in March, 2009.The purposes for which the corporation is organized are as follows:A. To provide a public service through the dissemination of information and promotion of true Dharma expounded by Sakyamuni Buddha B.To create a center to be open to the public that will hold discussion groups for persons interested in pursuing and understanding Dharma and provide direction based on the Dharma discourses of the teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha to help people achieve the different stages of realization, obtain fulfillment in both exoteric and esoteric BuddhismC.To interact and communicate to all members the importance of advancing our connection, mutual encouragement, mutual assistance and mutual accomplishmentsD.To sponsor Dharma assemblies, seminars, meditation, study and benevolent activities and circulate printed materials related to Buddhism CI QUAN TEMPLE INC. is opened from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. everyday to the public. People can walk in for free Buddhist publications, books, videotapes, audiotapes, self-practicing meditation, and studying Buddhist publication and books for free.CI QUAN TEMPLE INC. also has consultation services every weekend by helping people to solve their personal and family problems. It also holds a discussion group and hands out Buddhist publications for people to understand and practice Buddhism for free. These are intended for people to avoid misfortune, secure their well being, correct their misbehavior, have peaceful minds, and do good things for their families and friends and our society. Starting in April, 2009, the organization has been holding a daily activity schedule for the people to talk to Dharma Master to give them spiritual support and to bring them some of their needs if it can.On the 1st and 15th days of every month and every holiday of Chinese Lunar Calendar, the interested people come to participate in group study and pray for the blessings of Buddha for the country to be prosperous and at peace and for the people live in happiness. Also, people sit down for meditation and cultivate oneself according to the Buddhist doctrine. All of the activities at CI QUAN TEMPLE INC. are free and are volunteers' works to the public. People who join its activities will gain inconceivable benefits in peace of mind and a true happiness.Starting from 2010, Masters and members of the Temple go to the local nursing homes to visit the elderly. Also, Masters continue to teach chanting to the members.

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

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