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International Buddhist Education Foundation

  • Gardena, CA
  • Tax-exempt since June 2006
  • EIN: 56-2536373

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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$159k (2024)

Expenses
$277k (2024)

Total Assets
$3.93M (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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
$159,180
Expenses
$276,575
Net Income
-$117,395
Net Assets
$3,927,897
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $51,973
32.7%
Interest Revenue $68,636
43.1%
Dividends $38,571
24.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $276,500
100.0%
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 $3,927,897
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,927,897
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Chang Yu Li (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Jp Wang (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
C Jim Chen (Cfo) $0 $0
Abel Hou (Director) $0 $0
Jason Tsai (Director) $0 $0
Venerable Hui Chi (Director) $0 $0
Alice Wang (Director) $0 $0
Daisy Fan (Director) $0 $0
Douglas Hsieh (Director) $0 $0
Bertha Huang (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$194,636
Expenses
$185,927
Net Income
$8,709
Net Assets
$4,045,292
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $47,828
24.6%
Interest Revenue $74,226
38.1%
Dividends $72,582
37.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $183,000
98.4%
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 $4,045,292
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,045,292
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Chang Yu Li (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Jp Wang (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
C Jim Chen (Cfo) $0 $0
Abel Hou (Director) $0 $0
Jason Tsai (Director) $0 $0
Venerable Hui Chi (Director) $0 $0
Alice Wang (Director) $0 $0
Daisy Fan (Director) $0 $0
Douglas Hsieh (Director) $0 $0
Bertha Huang (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 7, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$246,616
Expenses
$227,075
Net Income
$19,541
Net Assets
$4,036,583
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $51,220
20.8%
Interest Revenue $17,007
6.9%
Dividends $70,108
28.4%
Sales of Assets $108,281
43.9%
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $227,000
100.0%
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 $4,036,583
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,036,583
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Chang Yu Li (President & Ceo) $0 $0
Jp Wang (Executive Dir.) $0 $0
C Jim Chen (Cfo) $0 $0
Abel Hou (Director) $0 $0
Jason Tsai (Director) $0 $0
Venerable Hui Chi (Director) $0 $0
Alice Wang (Director) $0 $0
Daisy Fan (Director) $0 $0
Douglas Hsieh (Director) $0 $0
Bertha Huang (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 16, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$194,441
Expenses
$279,600
Net Income
-$85,159
Net Assets
$4,017,042
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $60,000
30.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $88,038
45.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $46,403
23.9%
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 $4,017,042
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,017,042
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abel Hou (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Tsai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Venerable Hui Chi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alice Wang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daisy Fan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Hsieh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bertha Huang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chang Yu Li (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Jp Wang (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
C Jim Chen (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 12, 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 Form 990
Revenue
$284,581
Expenses
$302,650
Net Income
-$18,069
Net Assets
$4,102,201
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,000
10.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $94,182
33.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $160,399
56.4%
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 $4,102,201
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,102,201
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abel Hou (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Tsai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Venerable Hui Chi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alice Wang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daisy Fan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Hsieh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bertha Huang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chang Yu Li (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Jp Wang (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
C Jim Chen (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 8, 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
$1,612,433
Expenses
$328,251
Net Income
$1,284,182
Net Assets
$4,120,270
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $54,728
3.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $55,221
3.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,502,484
93.2%
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 $4,120,270
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $4,120,270
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abel Hou (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Tsai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Venerable Hui Chi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alice Wang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daisy Fan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Hsieh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bertha Huang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chang Yu Li (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Jp Wang (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
C Jim Chen (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 27, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$299,604
Expenses
$303,550
Net Income
-$3,946
Net Assets
$2,836,088
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,170
23.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42,755
14.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $186,679
62.3%
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 $2,836,088
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,836,088
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abel Hou (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Tsai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Venerable Hui Chi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alice Wang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daisy Fan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Hsieh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bertha Huang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chang Yu Li (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Jp Wang (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
C Jim Chen (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 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
$215,970
Expenses
$229,550
Net Income
-$13,580
Net Assets
$2,840,034
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $63,350
29.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $32,918
15.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $119,702
55.4%
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 $2,840,034
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,840,034
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abel Hou (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Tsai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Venerable Hui Chi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alice Wang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daisy Fan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Hsieh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bertha Huang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chang Yu Li (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Jp Wang (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
C Jim Chen (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 11, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$119,153
Expenses
$256,550
Net Income
-$137,397
Net Assets
$2,853,614
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $70,600
59.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $32,920
27.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $15,633
13.1%
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 $2,853,614
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,853,614
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abel Hou (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Tsai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Venerable Hui Chi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alice Wang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daisy Fan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Hsieh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bertha Huang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chang Yu Li (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Jp Wang (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
C Jim Chen (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$231,640
Expenses
$294,570
Net Income
-$62,930
Net Assets
$2,991,011
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $82,331
35.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $31,979
13.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $117,330
50.7%
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 $2,991,011
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,991,011
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abel Hou (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Tsai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Venerable Hui Chi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alice Wang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daisy Fan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Hsieh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bertha Huang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chang Yu Li (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Jp Wang (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
C Jim Chen (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$206,352
Expenses
$363,575
Net Income
-$157,223
Net Assets
$3,053,941
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $76,775
37.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $30,469
14.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $99,108
48.0%
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 $3,053,941
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,053,941
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Abel Hou (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jason Tsai (Director) $0 $0 $0
Venerable Hui Chi (Director) $0 $0 $0
Alice Wang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Daisy Fan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Douglas Hsieh (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bertha Huang (Director) $0 $0 $0
Chang Yu Li (President & Ceo) $0 $0 $0
Jp Wang (Executive Dir.) $0 $0 $0
C Jim Chen (Cfo) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Aug. 15, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$288,625
Expenses
$311,644
Net Income
-$23,019
Net Assets
$3,211,164
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,940
26.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14,424
5.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $198,261
68.7%
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 $3,211,164
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,211,164

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$377,531
Expenses
$305,560
Net Income
$71,971
Net Assets
$3,234,183
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $322,300
85.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $14,579
3.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $40,652
10.8%
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 $3,234,183
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,234,183

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990

Primary 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
$226,716
Expenses
$243,246
Net Income
-$16,530
Net Assets
$3,162,212
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $209,741
92.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22,476
9.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$5,501
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 $3,162,212
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $3,162,212

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

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.

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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.

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990

Primary 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.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

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.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

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.

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990

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

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.

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990

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

PDF
990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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