Liabilities / Assets
33rd percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Ewam Choden
EIN 94-1743471 • 501(c)3 • Kensington, CA
Profile
Founded and continuously overseen by Lama Kunga since 1973, Ewam Choden was one of the earliest Tibetan Buddhist centers on the west coast. The Ewam Choden Tibetan Buddhist Center is located in Kensington, a residential community in California.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.00x
Liabilities / Revenue
34th percentile
Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.
Net Margin
63rd percentile
Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
49th percentile
Faster asset growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
28th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$517,741
Up $15,375 (+3.1%) from 2024
Liabilities
Flat$0
Flat from 2024
Net Assets
Up$517,741
Up $15,375 (+3.1%) from 2024
Revenue
Down$129,204
Down $8,999 (-6.5%) from 2024
Expenses
Up$113,829
Up $10,870 (+11%) from 2024
Net Income
Down$15,375
Down $19,869 (-56%) from 2024
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $517,741
- Liabilities
- $0
- Net assets
- $517,741
- Revenue
- $129,204
- Expenses
- $113,829
- Net income
- $15,375
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Feb 1, 2024 to Jan 31, 2025
- Signed
- Oct 15, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.2
- Gross Receipts
- $129,204
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
Founded and continuously overseen by Lama Kunga since 1973, Ewam Choden was one of the earliest Tibetan Buddhist centers on the west coast. The Ewam Choden Tibetan Buddhist Center is located in Kensington, a residential community in California.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $145,854 | $317,877 | ▲ $172,023 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $142,698 | $120,225 | ▼ $22,473 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $213,814 | $79,639 | ▼ $134,175 |
| 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 | - |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $502,366 | $517,741 | ▲ $15,375 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Liabilities | $0 | $0 | → $0 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions | $502,366 | $517,741 | ▲ $15,375 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $502,366 | $517,741 | ▲ $15,375 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $502,366 | $517,741 | ▲ $15,375 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $120,225 | $612,193 | $732,418 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Losang Kunga Gyurme | President | FT | $33,549 | $33,549 |
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Brian Laczko | Vice President |
| Michael Roche | Board Member |
| Barbara Hockman | Secretary |
| Robin Tickner | Treasurer |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $72,390
- Program Service Revenue
- $45,257
- Investment Income
- $11,557
- Other Revenue
- $0
- All Other Contributions
- $58,638
- Change in Net Assets
- $15,375
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $71,648 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $39,281 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $2,900 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $33,549 | - | - | $33,549 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $18,312 | $4,578 | - | $22,890 |
| All Other Expenses | $2,989 | $4,221 | - | $7,210 |
| Insurance | $5,146 | $1,286 | - | $6,432 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | $4,372 | - | $4,372 |
| Other Expenses | $3,919 | $1,117 | - | $3,919 |
| Payroll Taxes | $3,607 | - | - | $3,607 |
| Information Technology | $2,121 | $530 | - | $2,651 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $2,125 | - | - | $2,125 |
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $2,100 | - | - | $2,100 |
| Office Expenses | $887 | $222 | - | $1,109 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $800 | - | - | $800 |
| Travel | $547 | $137 | - | $684 |
| Interest | $6 | $2 | - | $8 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $94,007 | $19,822 | $0 | $113,829 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
- 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
- Yes
- Audited financial statements prepared
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B
“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's management. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C
“Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest periodically. Top management and all Board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A
“Members of the board of directors review the compensation of the organization's president and spiritual leader annually in accordance with irs rules and regulations. Efforts are made to secure compensation data from industry sources in order to determine competitiveness and appropriateness of salary. Every effort is made to ensure that the process is thorough and transparent in accordance with irs guidelines and the organization's policies and procedures.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B
“There are no other employees.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18
“Tax returns are available for download from several websites and by request from the organization's office.”
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements, and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to our website and to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Ewam Choden
- EIN
- 94-1743471
- Phone
- 5105377363
- Address
- 254 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708
Signing Officer
- Name
- Losang Kunga Gyurme
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 5105277363
- Signed
- 2025-10-15
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Brian Laczko
- Formed
- 1973
- Legal Domicile
- CA
- Voting Board Members
- 5
- Independent Board Members
- 4
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 50
Preparer
- Firm
- Regalia Berger & Berger Cpas
- Address
- 103 TOWN COUNTRY DR STE K, DANVILLE, CA 94526
- Preparer
- Douglas W Regalia
- Phone
- 9253140390
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | area. Several students have developed skill in creating traditional Buddhist ritual objects and images. The Center is also extremely interested in maintaining close relations with the Tibetan community in India and in the United States.Activities at the Center include:* Meditation: Sunday mornings at 10:00AM and other times. * Classes and seminars on Buddhist teachings and practice* Empowerments* Marriage Ceremony: For those who are interested in Tibetan Buddhism, Rinpoche is certified to perform the traditional Tibetan Buddhist marriage ceremony.* Language classes |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed by the organization's management. After a full review, the final version of the tax return is provided to all members of the organization's voting body. A representative of management authorizes the final form 990 which is then e-filed with the internal revenue service. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Members of the Board of Directors review all potential conflicts of interest periodically. Top management and all Board members are required to disclose potential conflicts and any related party affiliations. The organization seeks full transparency on all relationships. Any potential conflicts (in fact or appearance) are discussed openly and resolved in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE COMPENSATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRESIDENT AND SPIRITUAL LEADER ANNUALLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS RULES AND REGULATIONS. EFFORTS ARE MADE TO SECURE COMPENSATION DATA FROM INDUSTRY SOURCES IN ORDER TO DETERMINE COMPETITIVENESS AND APPROPRIATENESS OF SALARY. EVERY EFFORT IS MADE TO ENSURE THAT THE PROCESS IS THOROUGH AND TRANSPARENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS GUIDELINES AND THE ORGANIZATION'S POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | THERE ARE NO OTHER EMPLOYEES. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | Tax returns are available for download from several websites and by request from the organization's office. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements, and other legal filings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection by tax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually to our website and to www.guidestar.org (where they are available for viewing |
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