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Center For The Practice Of Zen Buddhist Meditation

Zen Center

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
$1.64M (2022)

Expenses
$369k (2022)

Total Assets
$3.22M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$324k (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2022

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.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,642,980
Expenses
$369,189
Net Income
$1,273,791
Net Assets
$2,897,265
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $382,362
23.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $22,255
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,363,064
83.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$124,701
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $114,960
31.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $57,950
15.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $3,220,879
Total Liabilities $323,614
Net Assets $2,897,265
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ashwini Narayanan (Secretary) $60,960 $0 $0
Cheri Huber (President) $42,000 $0 $28,800
Jennifer Colmore (Treasurer) $12,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$459,776
Expenses
$325,534
Net Income
$134,242
Net Assets
$1,623,474
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $377,071
82.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $24,237
5.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $94,481
20.5%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$36,013
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $114,960
35.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,550
15.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,632,156
Total Liabilities $8,682
Net Assets $1,623,474
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ashwini Narayanan (Secretary) $60,960 $0 $0
Cheri Huber (President) $42,000 $28,800 $0
Jennifer Colmore (Treasurer) $12,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$560,761
Expenses
$364,612
Net Income
$196,149
Net Assets
$1,489,232
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $465,488
83.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $16,827
3.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $21,096
3.8%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $57,350
10.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $106,560
29.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,020
18.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,500,338
Total Liabilities $11,106
Net Assets $1,489,232
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ashwini Narayanan (Secretary) $60,960 $0 $0
Cheri Huber (President) $33,600 $24,000 $0
Jennifer Colmore (Treasurer) $12,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$673,904
Expenses
$473,641
Net Income
$200,263
Net Assets
$1,293,083
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $552,439
82.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $23,958
3.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $2,996
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $94,511
14.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $106,560
22.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,700
12.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,304,581
Total Liabilities $11,498
Net Assets $1,293,083
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ashwini Narayanan (Secretary) $60,960 $0 $0
Cheri Huber (President) $33,600 $24,000 $0
Jennifer Colmore (Treasurer) $12,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$489,359
Expenses
$533,177
Net Income
-$43,818
Net Assets
$1,092,820
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $515,556
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $30,652
6.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$3,964
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$52,885
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $111,640
20.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $69,067
13.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,157,317
Total Liabilities $64,497
Net Assets $1,092,820
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ashwini Narayanan (Ceo) $66,040 $0 $0
Cheri Huber (President) $33,600 $26,000 $0
Jennifer Colmore (Secretary) $12,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$758,356
Expenses
$472,983
Net Income
$285,373
Net Assets
$1,136,638
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $642,869
84.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $21,563
2.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $64,905
8.6%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $29,019
3.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $89,480
18.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $56,833
12.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,196,127
Total Liabilities $59,489
Net Assets $1,136,638
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ashwini Narayanan (Ceo) $55,880 $0 $0
Cheri Huber (President) $33,600 $22,000 $0
Jennifer Colmore (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$431,631
Expenses
$436,986
Net Income
-$5,355
Net Assets
$843,314
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $397,110
92.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13,342
3.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,403
0.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $19,776
4.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $106,560
24.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $18,900
4.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,029,984
Total Liabilities $186,670
Net Assets $843,314
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ashwini Narayanan (Secretary) $60,960 $0 $0
Cheri Huber (President) $33,600 $0 $0
Jennifer Colmore (Treasurer) $12,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$516,530
Expenses
$493,638
Net Income
$22,892
Net Assets
$848,669
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $442,068
85.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,102
1.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $5,100
1.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $62,260
12.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $107,960
21.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,000
3.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $965,729
Total Liabilities $117,060
Net Assets $848,669
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ashwini Narayanan (Secretary) $60,960 $0 $0
Cheri Huber (President) $35,000 $0 $0
Jennifer Colmore (Treasurer) $12,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$442,511
Expenses
$483,689
Net Income
-$41,178
Net Assets
$825,777
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $442,141
99.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10,123
2.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $3,032
0.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$12,785
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $97,580
20.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $50,000
10.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $965,373
Total Liabilities $139,596
Net Assets $825,777
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ashwini Narayanan (Secretary) $51,880 $0 $0
Cheri Huber (President) $32,200 $0 $0
Jennifer Colmore (Treasurer) $7,500 $0 $0
David Mc Kay (Secretary) $6,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$493,939
Expenses
$434,559
Net Income
$59,380
Net Assets
$866,955
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $432,152
87.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $7,833
1.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $13,832
2.8%
Net Inventory Sales -$325
Other Revenue $40,447
8.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $46,100
10.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $53,750
12.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,017,223
Total Liabilities $150,268
Net Assets $866,955

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$438,889
Expenses
$338,373
Net Income
$100,516
Net Assets
$807,575
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $195,585
44.6%
Program Services $232,765
53.0%
Investment Income $4,803
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $5,736
1.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $45,600
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $944,391
Total Liabilities $136,816
Net Assets $807,575

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$412,937
Expenses
$424,730
Net Income
-$11,793
Net Assets
$707,059
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $391,186
94.7%
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 $21,751
5.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,000
11.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $750,263
Total Liabilities $43,204
Net Assets $707,059

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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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