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Dana Vihara

EIN 88-2541779 • 501(c)3 • Arrowbear Lake, CA

Profile

Dana Vihara is dedicated to supporting intensive meditation practice and Sangha building led or sanctioned by Beth Upton or her co-teachers. Funded by donations Dana Vihara covers retreat and other sanctioned Sangha event expenses such as lodging food and other related needs allowing all people to participate regardless of their financial means. The funds do not provide personal support to teachers except for travel costs related to retreats. Dana Vihara is unaffiliated with political or social causes and operates in line with Theravada Buddhadhamma values.

32783 Badger Ln 505Arrowbear Lake, CA 92382

www.danavihara.org

Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

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Net Margin

87th percentile

42%

Higher net margin than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

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Source year 2025

Revenue Growth

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Source year 2025

Balance Sheet
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Assets

$44,901

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Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$44,901

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Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin87th percentile

Revenue

$72,169

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Expenses

$41,790

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Net Income

$30,379

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$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2025: $44,901Net Assets 2025: $44,9012025

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2025

Assets$44,901
Liabilities-
Net Assets$44,901
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Operations Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2025: $72,169Expenses 2025: $41,790Net Income 2025: $30,3792025

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2025

Revenue$72,169
Expenses$41,790
Net Income$30,379
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$44,901
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$44,901
Revenue
$72,169
Expenses
$41,790
Net income
$30,379
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$44.9$44.9$72.2$41.8$30.4
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Jan 29, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$72,169
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Dana Vihara is dedicated to supporting intensive meditation practice and Sangha building led or sanctioned by Beth Upton or her co-teachers. Funded by donations Dana Vihara covers retreat and other sanctioned Sangha event expenses such as lodging food and other related needs allowing all people to participate regardless of their financial means. The funds do not provide personal support to teachers except for travel costs related to retreats. Dana Vihara is unaffiliated with political or social causes and operates in line with Theravada Buddhadhamma values.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
This past year Dana Vihara supported two group retreats at Sitagu Buddha Vihara Austin Texas. The retreats lasted 15 and 30 days respectively and involved a total of 90 participants. Dana Vihara also paid for teacher travel.$19,845$19,845
Dana Vihara made a grant of $15,522 to Sitagu Buddha Vihara to cover utilities and other costs associated with the group and individual retreats.$15,522$15,522
Dana Vihara also supported up to 8 individuals at any given time engaged in individual meditation retreat at Sitagu Buddha Vihara.$3,495$3,495
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Laurence WhiteDana Vihara Board ChairPT$0--
Mary McIntyreDana Vihara Board SecretaryPT$0--
David BraughtonDana Vihara Board TreasurerPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Dana Vihara
EIN
88-2541779
Address
32783 BADGER LN 505, ARROWBEAR LAKE, CA 92382

Signing Officer

Name
David Braughton
Title
Treasurer
Phone
8137783911
Signed
2026-01-29
Discuss with paid preparer
No
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Doing Business As Names

“Dana Vihara”

Part I, line 10

“| Activity:, Grantee Name:, Grantee Address:, Amount:, Relationship:| Donation, Sitagu Buddha Vihara, "9001 Honeycomb Dr Austin TX 78737", $15522.00, None|”

Part I, line 16

“| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Office supplies IT, $428.00| Travel for Teachers, $2333.00| Kuti Rehab Project, $2500.00| Foord and Supplies for Retreatants, $21007.00|”

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