Civic Intelligence

Lotus Dharma Garden Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 46-0952731

Jan 01, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014 • Filed on Jul 14, 2015

Organization Profilewww.lotusdharmagarden.org
6 School StreetFairfax, CA 94930

(925) 457-0437

Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2014

Liabilities / Revenue

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Source year 2014

Net Margin

49th percentile

2.7%

Higher net margin than 49% of similar nonprofits.

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Top Officer Pay

74th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

2014 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2014

Asset Growth

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No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2014

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2014

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

$9,440

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Net Assets

$9,440

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Liabilities

-

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Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin49th percentile

Revenue

$143,398

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Expenses

$139,531

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Net Income

$3,867

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Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2014: $9,440Net Assets 2014: $9,4402014

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2014

Assets$9,440
Liabilities-
Net Assets$9,440
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Operations Trend

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$150K$100K$50K$0Revenue 2014: $143,398Expenses 2014: $139,531Net Income 2014: $3,8672014

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2014

Revenue$143,398
Expenses$139,531
Net Income$3,867
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
Signed
Jul 14, 2015
Return Version
2014v5.0
Gross Receipts
$143,398
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary objectives and purposes of this corporation shall be to disseminate information on and establish a community for the practice of the faith of Vajrayana Buddhism.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Spiritual Giving$74,074-
Retreats (Domestic & International).$41,412-
Life Release$12,275-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay74th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Nancy CuffmanTreasurerPT$0--
Christine IversonBoard Member-$0--
Matthew SpaldingBoard MemberPT$0--
Loppon Jigme RinpochePresidentPT$0--
Mary ReiterSecretary-$0--
Richard MarikBoard Member-$0--
Tim DufkaBoard Member-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lotus Dharma Garden Foundation
EIN
46-0952731
Phone
9254570437
Address
6 School Street, Fairfax, CA 94930

Signing Officer

Name
Nancy Cuffman
Title
Treasurer
Signed
2015-07-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Harmon Burstyn CPA
Address
1012 HACIENDA DR, WALNUT CREEK, CA 94598-4710
Preparer
Harmon Burstyn
Phone
9252863522
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Revenue.1

“Text & CD Donations $52”

Other Expenses.1001

“Advertising and Promotion $130”

Other Expenses.1002

“Office Expenses $774”

Other Expenses.1003

“Information Technology $387”

Other Expenses.1005

“Travel $30384”

Other Expenses.1007

“Conferences, Conventions, and Meetings $700”

Other Expenses.1

“Spiritual Giving - Int'l $38566”

Other Expenses.2

“Spiritual Giving - Domestic $30435”

Other Expenses.3

“Life Release Offerings $10694”

Other Expenses.5

“Bank Fees $1132”

Other Expenses.6

“Repairs & Maintenance $308”

Other Expenses.7

“Small Tools and Equipment $299”

Other Expenses.8

“Meals $212”

Other Expenses.10

“Business Licenses and Permits $20”

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Filings

Displayed year

2014 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$9,440
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$9,440
Revenue
$143,398
Expenses
$139,531
Net income
$3,867
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.09$1.43$1.40$0.04