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The Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation

  • Long Beach, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Oct. 2006
  • EIN: 20-5126355

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Arts, Culture and Humanities / Arts, Cultural Organizations - Multipurpose (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$284k (2023)

Expenses
$27.6k (2023)

Total Assets
$307k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$283,829
Expenses
$27,565
Net Income
$256,264
Net Assets
$307,372
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $283,829
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $307,372
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $307,372
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Raymond Pilcher (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
John Kelly Lobsang Wangchuk (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Geshe Tensin Testar (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 8, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$86,601
Expenses
$128,209
Net Income
-$41,608
Net Assets
$108,108
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $81,726
94.4%
Program Services $4,875
5.6%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $108,108
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $108,108
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Raymond Pilcher (President & Ceo) $0 $0
John Kelly Lobsang Wangchuk (Treasurer) $0 $0
Geshe Tensin Testar (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on May 8, 2023

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$220,534
Expenses
$214,783
Net Income
$5,751
Net Assets
$149,716
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $212,034
96.1%
Program Services $8,500
3.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $149,716
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $149,716
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Raymond Pilcher (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
John Kelly Lobsang Wangchuk (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Geshe Tensin Testar (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on May 13, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$167,081
Expenses
$68,799
Net Income
$98,282
Net Assets
$143,965
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $167,081
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $143,965
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $143,965
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Raymond Pilcher (President & Ceo) $0 $0
John Kelly Lobsang Wangchuk (Treasurer) $0 $0
Geshe Tensin Testar (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on May 2, 2021

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$173,253
Expenses
$10,774
Net Income
$162,479
Net Assets
$45,683
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $173,253
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $45,683
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $45,683
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Raymond Pilcher (President & Ceo) $0 $0
John Kelly Lobsang Wangchuk (Treasurer) $0 $0
Geshe Tensin Testar (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 9, 2020

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$169,099
Expenses
$192,986
Net Income
-$23,887
Net Assets
$146,085
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $169,099
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $146,085
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $146,085
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Raymond Pilcher (President & Ceo) $0 $0
John Kelly Lobsang Wangchuk (Treasurer) $0 $0
Geshe Tensin Testar (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$171,610
Expenses
$12,272
Net Income
$159,338
Net Assets
$169,972
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $171,610
100%
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $169,972
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $169,972
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Raymond Pilcher (President & Ceo) $0 $0
John Kelly Lobsang Wangchuk (Treasurer) $0 $0
Geshe Tensin Testar (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 13, 2018

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$1,754
Expenses
$32,270
Net Income
-$30,516
Net Assets
$10,634
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,754
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,634
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $10,634
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Raymond Pilcher (President & Ceo) $0 $0
John Kelly Lobsang Wangchuk (Treasurer) $0 $0
Geshe Tensin Testar (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Nov. 16, 2017

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$199,080
Expenses
$269,239
Net Income
-$70,159
Net Assets
$46,175
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $199,074
100.0%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $46,175
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $46,175
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Raymond Pilcher (President & Ceo) $0 $0
John Kelly Lobsang Wangchuk (Treasurer) $0 $0
Geshe Tensin Testar (Secretary) $0 $0

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990-EZ
Filed on Sept. 24, 2015

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF XML

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$142,864
Expenses
$68,801
Net Income
$74,063
Net Assets
$115,466
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $142,864
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $116,335
Total Liabilities $869
Net Assets $115,466

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$9,600
Expenses
$124,562
Net Income
-$114,962
Net Assets
$41,403
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $9,330
97.2%
Investment Income $16
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $254
2.6%
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $41,403
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $41,403

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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$448,216
Expenses
$499,639
Net Income
-$51,423
Net Assets
$156,365
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $393,787
87.9%
Program Services $51,352
11.5%
Investment Income $140
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $2,937
0.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,860
1.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,405
0.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $156,352
Total Liabilities -$13
Net Assets $156,365

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$243,120
Expenses
$89,072
Net Income
$154,048
Net Assets
$207,788
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $207,696
85.4%
Program Services $35,424
14.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $3,249
3.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $207,788
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $207,788

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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