Hindu Temple Ltd
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Hindu Temple has its devotees follow the religion of Hinduism which is monotheistic and believes that God manifests himself or herself in several forms. The religion also known as Sanathan Dharma (eternal way of life) has evolved through thousands of years. It is a way of life and embodies eternal, moral values of universal principles all aiming at an essential spiritual unity of mankind. There are several different services that the Temple offers the community including those for the youth and children. It has enjoyed a great deal of interaction with other religious traditions in the community. The Temple plays an active role in the Tri Faith community organization. It is also involved in many different community service projects including health fairs, supporting other charitable organizations. It also promotes an active program of Tours of the Temple for many community groups in a 5 state circle and multiple school students as part of their religious education.
- Income
- $1.4 million
- Spending
- $1.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- 9.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 150
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.1 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 15% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 19% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 15100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Weak: 42 out of 100. Higher than 14% of charities in its peer group (religion, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2512 of 12 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Independent check of accounts
0 of 15Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $1.2 million spent. The Hindu Temple has its devotees follow the religion of Hinduism which is monotheistic and believes that God manifests himself or herself in several forms. The religion also known as Sanathan Dharma (eternal way of life) has evolved through thousands of years. It is a way of life and embodies eternal, moral values of universal principles all aiming at an essential spiritual unity of mankind. There are several different services that the Temple offers the community including those for the youth and children. It has enjoyed a great deal of interaction with other religious traditions in the community. The Temple plays an active role in the Tri Faith community organization. It is also involved in many different community service projects including health fairs, supporting other charitable organizations. It also promotes an active program of Tours of the Temple for many community groups in a 5 state circle and multiple school students as part of their religious education.
- None
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 June 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 April 1993.
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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