Parbawatiya Buddhist Center Inc

“The organization has a board with voting members. The board reviews financial statements and tax returns as well as voting on decisions about methods for fulfilling the organizations purpose.”

“The 990 is reviewed by the Board during a scheduled board meeting. In addition, the following statement will be added to the website As a recognized tax-exempt nonprofit organization under section 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code, the Kadampa Meditation Center Tampa Bay seeks to be transparent in its financial operations by making our IRS Form 990 available upon request. Such request should be sent to adminmeditationintampabay.org.”

“The governing documents are available for review in the office on request. The articles of organization are public record on the state of Florida website. There is no written conflict of interest policy. Financial statements are reviewed by the board at least annually and at the annual member meeting, which is open to the public.”

“Total rental expenses 24,411 Maintenance and repairs - 2573 Mortgage interest - 12,146 Property taxes - 543 Utilities - 9149”

“The organizations written conflict of interest policy is part of A Moral Discipline Guide the Internal rules of the NKT. This is available for review in the office.”

“The policy is reviewed periodically at the staff meetings and board meetings.”

“Empowerment and workshop expenses - 7793 total One day and half day courses - 2363 Empowerment expenses - 723 Retreat expenses - 4707”

“Study program expenses total 4970 total Rent for class use - 4480, Refreshments - 490”

“Total Other expenses - 17,783 Meal allowance - 3050 Continuing education - 2469 Medical/ Dental expenses - 3888 Empowerment and workshop costs - 7793 Wireless - 583.”

“Total Occupancy expenses 27,070 Household expenses- 1430 Maintenance and repairs - 2573 Mortgage interest - 12,146 Property taxes - 543 Utilities - 9149 Equipment and furniture - 1231”

“The organization is using a hybrid method to more accurately track upcoming expenses. Cash accounting is used for the tax return, but accrual is used to record bills and upcoming payments.”