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Ewam Choden

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 94-1743471

Feb 01, 2021 to Jan 31, 2022 • Filed on Oct 12, 2022

Organization Profilewww.ewamchoden.org
254 Cambridge AvenueKensington, CA 94708

(510) 351-1400

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

58th percentile

0.00x

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

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

58th percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 58% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

88th percentile

$30,200

Higher top officer pay than 88% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 28.5% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

52nd percentile

2.3%

Faster asset growth than 52% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

11th percentile

-49%

Faster revenue growth than 11% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets58th percentile

Assets

Up

$486,898

Up $10,828 (+2.3%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$486,898

Up $10,828 (+2.3%) from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue58th percentileNet Margin58th percentile

Revenue

Down

$106,129

Down $101,566 (-49%) from 2021

Expenses

Down

$95,301

Down $16,721 (-15%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$10,828

Down $84,845 (-89%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth52nd percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2011: $669,896Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $669,8962011Assets 2012: $579,943Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $579,9432012Assets 2013: $543,649Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $543,6492013Assets 2014: $505,223Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $505,2232014Assets 2015: $461,001Net Assets 2015: $461,0012015Assets 2016: $447,779Net Assets 2016: $447,7792016Assets 2017: $419,155Net Assets 2017: $419,1552017Assets 2018: $379,138Net Assets 2018: $379,1382018Assets 2019: $378,596Net Assets 2019: $378,5962019Assets 2020: $380,373Net Assets 2020: $380,3732020Assets 2021: $476,070Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $476,0702021Assets 2022: $486,898Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $486,8982022Assets 2023: $467,122Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $467,1222023Assets 2024: $502,366Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $502,3662024Assets 2025: $517,741Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $517,7412025

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$486,898
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$486,898
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth11th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $117,837Expenses 2011: $108,108Net Income 2011: $9,7292011Revenue 2012: $107,238Expenses 2012: $197,191Net Income 2012: -$89,9532012Expenses 2013: $109,8112013Revenue 2014: $80,536Expenses 2014: $118,962Net Income 2014: -$38,4262014Revenue 2015: $52,575Expenses 2015: $96,797Net Income 2015: -$44,2222015Revenue 2016: $148,191Expenses 2016: $161,413Net Income 2016: -$13,2222016Revenue 2017: $74,991Expenses 2017: $103,615Net Income 2017: -$28,6242017Revenue 2018: $66,870Expenses 2018: $106,887Net Income 2018: -$40,0172018Revenue 2019: $118,531Expenses 2019: $119,103Net Income 2019: -$5722019Revenue 2020: $108,150Expenses 2020: $106,492Net Income 2020: $1,6582020Revenue 2021: $207,695Expenses 2021: $112,022Net Income 2021: $95,6732021Revenue 2022: $106,129Expenses 2022: $95,301Net Income 2022: $10,8282022Revenue 2023: $103,710Expenses 2023: $123,742Net Income 2023: -$20,0322023Revenue 2024: $138,203Expenses 2024: $102,959Net Income 2024: $35,2442024Revenue 2025: $129,204Expenses 2025: $113,829Net Income 2025: $15,3752025

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$106,129
Expenses$95,301
Net Income$10,828
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Feb 1, 2021 to Jan 31, 2022
Signed
Oct 12, 2022
Return Version
2021v4.0
Gross Receipts
$106,129
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
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$183,143$213,643▲ $30,500
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$201,084$181,377▼ $19,707
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$91,843$91,878▲ $35
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$476,070$486,898▲ $10,828
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$476,070$486,898▲ $10,828
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$476,070$486,898▲ $10,828
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$476,070$486,898▲ $10,828

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$181,377$543,943$725,320
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay88th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Losang Kunga GyurmePresidentFT$30,200$30,200

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Brian LaczkoVice President
Michael RocheBoard Member
Barbara HockmanSecretary
Robin TicknerTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$83,304
Program Service Revenue
$22,790
Investment Income
$35
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$70,322
Change in Net Assets
$10,828
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$50,685
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$34,616
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$10,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$30,200--$30,200
Depreciation Depletion$17,703$4,426-$22,129
Foreign Grants$10,000--$10,000
Insurance$4,838$1,210-$6,048
All Other Expenses$2,015$999-$3,014
Information Technology$2,220$555-$2,775
Payroll Taxes$2,422--$2,422
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,272-$2,272
Other Employee Benefits$1,994--$1,994
Fees for Services Other-$1,487-$1,487
Other Expenses$1,348$75-$1,423
Travel$734--$734
Office Expenses-$376-$376
Interest-$1-$1
Total Functional Expenses$81,253$14,048$0$95,301
International Activity

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
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 ItemBeginningEndChange
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, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

“Form 990 is prepared by an outside tax professional. The form is then reviewed bythe organization's management and a member of the board of directors. 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 return which is then electronically submitted to the internal revenue service.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

“Members of the board of directors review all potential conflicts of interest periodically. All personnel and 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, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

“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, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

“There are no other employees.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

“All of the organization's governing documents, financial statements and other legalfilings are maintained in a secure environment and held available for inspection bytax authorities and the general public. Tax returns are posted annually towww.guidestar.org (where it is available for viewing as an electronic copy) and are also available by request from the organization's office in kensington, california.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Ewam Choden
EIN
94-1743471
Phone
5103511400
Address
254 CAMBRIDGE AVENUE, KENSINGTON, CA 94708

Signing Officer

Name
Losang Kunga Gyurme
Title
President
Phone
5105277363
Signed
2022-10-12
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 & Associates Cpas
Address
103 TOWN COUNTRY DR STE K, DANVILLE, CA 94526
Preparer
Douglas W Regalia
Phone
9253140390
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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$486,898
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$486,898
Revenue
$106,129
Expenses
$95,301
Net income
$10,828
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.18$0.00$5.18$1.29$1.14$0.15
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.02$0.00$5.02$1.38$1.03$0.35
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.67$0.00$4.67$1.04$1.24$0.20
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.87$0.00$4.87$1.06$0.95$0.11
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.76$0.00$4.76$2.08$1.12$0.96
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.80$3.80$1.08$1.06$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.79$3.79$1.19$1.19$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.79$3.79$0.67$1.07$0.40
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.19$4.19$0.75$1.04$0.29
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.48$4.48$1.48$1.61$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.61$4.61$0.53$0.97$0.44
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.05$0.00$5.05$0.81$1.19$0.38
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.44$0.00$5.44$1.10
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$5.80$0.00$5.80$1.07$1.97$0.90
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.70$0.00$6.70$1.18$1.08$0.10