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Saccananda Dhamma Center

EIN 37-1853452 · Bethlehem, PA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

What it says it does

TO PRACTICE BUDDHISM; TO HOLD MEDITATION RETREATS; TO FACILITATE RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL FESTIVITIES ACCORDING TO THE BURMESE TRADITIONAL CALENDAR.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 53.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20
It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15
Income exceeded spending by 16% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15
Income rose 7% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 15
12% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Fair: 60 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

Independent board
18 of 25
3 of 3 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15
Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8
Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7
Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5
Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10
Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
No reported misuse
10 of 10
Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (8)

$1,358 spent. The organization convened a congregation to celebrate Waso Full Moon Day, marking the commencement of Buddhist Lent. The event took place on 08/10/2025.
$950 spent. The organization observed Thadingyut Full Moon Day, symbolizing the end of Buddhist Lent on 10/5/2025.
$873 spent. Ceremony for SNDC 8 years Annversary on Dec 21, 2025.
$738 spent. CELEBRATION OF BUDDHAS BIRTHDAY ON 5/11/2025.
$592 spent. The organization convened to host the Kathina Robe Ceremony on 10/18/2025.
$514 spent. MYANMAR TRADITIONAL HTAMANAL CEREMONY WAS HOLD BY THE CENTER ON 02/16/2025.
$486 spent. Celebrate Myanmar Traditional Thingyan Festival and Worship Ceremony for Senior Citizens on April 13, 2025.
$391 spent. Birthday Wishes Ceremony for Great Monk on 03/22/2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2018.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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