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Bd Foundation Inc

EIN 65-1002456 · Hollywood, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair52 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF POPULATIONS IN NEED THROUGH CONSTRUCTION OF HOMES, SCHOOLS, BRIDGES, ROADS, CLINICS, BUILDING OF IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND GROUND WELLS; PROVIDING DISASTER RELIEF AID; MEDICAL AID SUCH AS CATARACT SURGERIES; FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT; DISTRIBUTION OF RICE AND FOOD AND OTHER NEEDED SUPPLIES; AND FUNDING OF OUTREACH PROGRAMS

Income
$673,039
Spending
$339,586
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
39.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Employees
0
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 87% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 39.5 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 50% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 234% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • 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, 2024, 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 (5)
  1. $205,558 spent. IN COLLABORATION WITH EYES OF COMPASSION, WE CONSTRUCTED HOUSES,TEMPLES, WATER SYSTEMS AND GROUND WELLS, DISTRIBUTED FOOD, FUNDED CATARACT SURGERIES, PROVIDED HEALTHCARE TO ILL AND ELDERLY, PROVIDED FOR NATURAL DISASTER RELIEF, FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL SUPPLIES, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, ANIMAL WELFARE
  2. $103,045 spent. THE BUDDHA HOUSE IS A LEGACY PROJECT CREATED TO HONOR AND SUPPORT THE VITAL WORK OF TRAVELING BUDDHIST MONKS AS THEY SHARE THE DHARMA, UPHOLD BUDDHIST VALUES, AND OFFER SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE. FOR YEARS, THE FOUNDER OF BD FOUNDATION WELCOMED MONKS INTO HER HOME, OFFERING A PEACEFUL REFUGE FOR REST AND RETREAT DURING THEIR JOURNEYS. THE BUDDHA HOUSE NOW CONTINUES THIS TRADITION; PROVIDING DEDICATED ACCOMODATIONS WHERE MONKS CAN FIND THE QUIET, CONTEMPLATIVE SPACE ESSENTIAL TO THEIR PRACTICE. ROOTED IN THE BUDDHIST PRINCIPLES OF HOSPITALITY, GENEROSITY, AND SELFLESS SERVICE, THIS PROJECT ENSURES THAT THOSE WHO DEDICATE THEIR LIVES TO SERVING OTHERS ARE THEMSELVES SUPPORTED WITH COMPASSION AND CARE.
  3. $7,200 spent. DONATED TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR RELIEF PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE MISSION TRIPS TO DISTRIBUTE SUPPLIES AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND A BETTER LIFE FOR DISABLED PERSONS.
  4. $22,000 spent. DONATED TO SEVERAL BUDDHIST CENTERS OR BUDDHIST CENTERS TO ASSIST IN FURTHERANCE OF THEIR CHARITABLE WORKS IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO HELP IN THEPRESERVATION AND DISSEMINATION OF BUDDHIST TEACHINGS AND PRACTICES
  5. DONATED TO SEVERAL BUDDHIST CENTERS OR BUDDHIST CENTERS TO ASSIST IN FURTHERANCE OF THEIR CHARITABLE WORKS IN THE COMMUNITY AND TO HELP IN THEPRESERVATION AND DISSEMINATION OF BUDDHIST TEACHINGS AND PRACTICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2000.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Ab Foundation (Washington, DC), EIN 27-5278038. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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