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Mission West Foundation

  • Irvine, CA
  • Tax-exempt since Sept. 2013
  • EIN: 46-1676307

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: Religion-Related, Spiritual Development / Buddhist (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$184k (2024)

Expenses
$261k (2024)

Total Assets
$2.75M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$13.8k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2013 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$183,652
Expenses
$261,072
Net Income
-$77,420
Net Assets
$2,739,194
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $80,000
43.6%
Interest Revenue $5,233
2.8%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $165,000
63.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,752,972
Total Liabilities $13,778
Net Assets $2,739,194
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Wu (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Victor Wu (Cfo) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 17, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$157,484
Expenses
$117,080
Net Income
$40,404
Net Assets
$2,816,614
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $0
Interest Revenue $47,047
29.9%
Dividends $2
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $15,600
13.3%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,830,392
Total Liabilities $13,778
Net Assets $2,816,614
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Wu (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Victor Wu (Cfo) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 15, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$225,131
Expenses
$158,722
Net Income
$66,409
Net Assets
$2,776,210
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $100,300
44.6%
Interest Revenue $73,480
32.6%
Dividends $1
0.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $65,400
41.2%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,788,460
Total Liabilities $12,250
Net Assets $2,776,210
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Wu (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Victor Wu (Cfo) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 9, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$382,422
Expenses
$121,322
Net Income
$261,100
Net Assets
$2,709,801
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $265,000
69.3%
Interest Revenue $59,239
15.5%
Dividends $3
0.0%
Sales of Assets $18,033
4.7%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $61,100
50.4%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,720,051
Total Liabilities $10,250
Net Assets $2,709,801
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Michelle Wu (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Victor Wu (Cfo) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 16, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,137,827
Expenses
$215,357
Net Income
$1,922,470
Net Assets
$2,448,701
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,000,200
93.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $137,624
6.4%
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 $2,448,701
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,448,701
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Wu (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Victor Wu (Cfo) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

Primary 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 Form 990
Revenue
$71,644
Expenses
$65,734
Net Income
$5,910
Net Assets
$526,231
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $50,000
69.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $21,642
30.2%
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 $526,231
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $526,231
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Wu (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Victor Wu (Cfo) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 17, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
-$175,486
Expenses
$131,055
Net Income
-$306,541
Net Assets
$520,321
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$177,289
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,800
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $520,321
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $520,321
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Wu (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Victor Wu (Cfo) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$102,000
Expenses
$28,283
Net Income
$73,717
Net Assets
$826,862
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,000
2.0%
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 $100,000
98.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $826,862
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $826,862
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Wu (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Victor Wu (Cfo) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on June 12, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$518,525
Expenses
$29,847
Net Income
$488,678
Net Assets
$753,145
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,000
0.4%
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 $516,525
99.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $753,145
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $753,145
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Wu (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Victor Wu (Cfo) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$2,000
Expenses
$26,298
Net Income
-$24,298
Net Assets
$264,467
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,000
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 $264,467
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $264,467
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Wu (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Victor Wu (Cfo) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Aug. 16, 2016

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$25,000
Expenses
$41,683
Net Income
-$16,683
Net Assets
$288,823
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,000
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 $288,823
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $288,823
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Wu (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Victor Wu (Cfo) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Aug. 10, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$337,000
Expenses
$1,190
Net Income
$335,810
Net Assets
$335,810
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $337,000
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 $335,810
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $335,810
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Michelle Wu (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Victor Wu (Cfo) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2014

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

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