Maitreya Association Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The organization supports the development of Buddhist chaplaincy and contemplative care through community building professional affiliation and program development. During the tax year the organization focused on establishing infrastructure and raising funds to support a future conference dedicated to advancing Buddhist chaplaincy and interspiritual dialogue. Funds received during the year included contributions designated to support this future program. The organization engaged limited contract labor and maintained professional memberships to support its mission organizational development and outreach. A portion of the funds raised was used to secure conference-related services including venue arrangements which are recorded as prepaid expenses. These costs will be recognized as program service expenses in the subsequent tax year when the conference is held and program activities are fully executed.
- Income
- $93,557
- Spending
- $2,440
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $1,140, president
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 (1)
- $2,425 spent. The organization supports the development of Buddhist chaplaincy and contemplative care through community building professional affiliation and programmatic initiatives. During the year funds were raised and allocated toward the planning and execution of a conference focused on advancing Buddhist chaplaincy and interspiritual dialogue. The organization also maintained memberships in professional networks to support its mission and visibility.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 November 6, 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 June 2025.
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 November 4, 2026.
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