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Buddhas Light International USA

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 95-4357285

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 13, 2020

Organization ProfileN/A
1409 Walnut Grove AveRosemead, CA 91770

(626) 961-9697

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.09x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

35th percentile

-1.3%

Higher net margin than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

50th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 50% of similar nonprofits.

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

32nd percentile

-2.3%

Faster asset growth than 32% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

82nd percentile

37%

Faster revenue growth than 82% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets62nd percentile

Assets

Down

$791,515

Down $18,725 (-2.3%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$723,620

Down $10,844 (-1.5%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$67,895

Down $7,881 (-10%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin35th percentile

Revenue

Up

$831,230

Up $224,500 (+37%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$842,074

Up $267,455 (+47%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$10,844

Down $42,955 (-134%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth32nd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2018: $810,240Liabilities 2018: $75,776Net Assets 2018: $734,4642018Assets 2019: $791,515Liabilities 2019: $67,895Net Assets 2019: $723,6202019Assets 2020: $762,987Liabilities 2020: $70,349Net Assets 2020: $692,6382020Assets 2021: $774,613Liabilities 2021: $69,467Net Assets 2021: $705,1462021Assets 2022: $746,808Liabilities 2022: $69,467Net Assets 2022: $677,3412022Assets 2023: $835,111Liabilities 2023: $69,467Net Assets 2023: $765,6442023Assets 2024: $773,680Liabilities 2024: $84,467Net Assets 2024: $689,2132024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$791,515
Liabilities$67,895
Net Assets$723,620
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth82nd percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2018: $606,730Expenses 2018: $574,619Net Income 2018: $32,1112018Revenue 2019: $831,230Expenses 2019: $842,074Net Income 2019: -$10,8442019Revenue 2020: $447,283Expenses 2020: $478,265Net Income 2020: -$30,9822020Revenue 2021: $444,543Expenses 2021: $432,035Net Income 2021: $12,5082021Revenue 2022: $584,411Expenses 2022: $612,216Net Income 2022: -$27,8052022Revenue 2023: $931,085Expenses 2023: $842,782Net Income 2023: $88,3032023Revenue 2024: $781,418Expenses 2024: $857,849Net Income 2024: -$76,4312024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$831,230
Expenses$842,074
Net Income-$10,844
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 13, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.0
Gross Receipts
$831,230
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

SEE STATEMENTS

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$802,060$783,334▼ $18,726
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
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-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$810,240$791,515▼ $18,725
Other Assets Total$8,180$8,181▲ $1
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$75,776$67,895▼ $7,881
Total Liabilities$75,776$67,895▼ $7,881
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$734,464$723,620▼ $10,844
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$734,464$723,620▼ $10,844
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$810,240$791,515▼ $18,725

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings-$12,503$12,503
Equipment-$8,330$8,330
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay50th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
C Jim ChenCFO
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$226,233
Program Service Revenue
$602,175
Investment Income
$2,822
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$226,233
Change in Net Assets
$-10,844
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$822,954
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$19,120
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
All Other Expenses$103,739--$103,739
Other Expenses$73,450--$73,450
Other Salaries and Wages$15,414--$15,414
Office Expenses$4,826--$4,826
Payroll Taxes$3,706--$3,706
Insurance$285--$285
Total Functional Expenses$842,074$0$0$842,074
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-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Other A/P$67,013
P/R Liab$882
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
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

“No review was or will be conducted.”

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

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Buddhas Light International USA
EIN
95-4357285
Phone
6269619697
Address
1409 Walnut Grove Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770

Signing Officer

Name
C Jim Chen
Title
CFO
Signed
2020-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
1
Independent Board Members
0
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
C Jim Chen Accountancy Corp
Address
879 W 190th Street 710, Gardena, CA 90248
Preparer
C Jim Chen
Phone
3105155635
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Bank Charge: Column (A) - Total = $632; Column (B) - Program Services = $632; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Buddha's Birthday: Column (A) - Total = $9741; Column (B) - Program Services = $9741; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Health Screening Exp.: Column (A) - Total = $11206; Column (B) - Program Services = $11206; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Library: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Membership Exp.: Column (A) - Total = $40149; Column (B) - Program Services = $40149; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Misc. Exp: Column (A) - Total = $4389; Column (B) - Program Services = $4389; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Newsletters: Column (A) - Total = $650; Column (B) - Program Services = $650; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Relief Fund Expense: Column (A) - Total = $36724; Column (B) - Program Services = $36724; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Rounding: Column (A) - Total = $-3; Column (B) - Program Services = $-3; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E: Other Expenses

“Scrips Expense: Column (A) - Total = $251; Column (B) - Program Services = $251; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5Library: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Membership Exp.: Column (A) - Total = $40149; Column (B) - Program Services = $40149; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Misc. Exp: Column (A) - Total = $4389; Column (B) - Program Services = $4389; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Newsletters: Column (A) - Total = $650; Column (B) - Program Services = $650; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Relief Fund Expense: Column (A) - Total = $36724; Column (B) - Program Services = $36724; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10Rounding: Column (A) - Total = $-3; Column (B) - Program Services = $-3; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Scrips Expense: Column (A) - Total = $251; Column (B) - Program Services = $251; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$791,515
Liabilities
$67,895
Net assets
$723,620
Revenue
$831,230
Expenses
$842,074
Net income
-$10,844
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.74$0.84$6.89$7.81$8.58$0.76
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.35$0.69$7.66$9.31$8.43$0.88
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.47$0.69$6.77$5.84$6.12$0.28
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.75$0.69$7.05$4.45$4.32$0.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.63$0.70$6.93$4.47$4.78$0.31
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.92$0.68$7.24$8.31$8.42$0.11
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.10$0.76$7.34$6.07$5.75$0.32