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True Buddha Dharma Charity Relief Corporation

EIN 85-1634545 · Chino, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceWeak12 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The purpose of the Organization is to spread the true Dharma teachings of The Pope of Buddhism His Holiness Dorje Chang Buddha III., and propagation of Buddhism through education. Benefit all living beings by building temples, accepting disciples, perform initiations, transmit Dharma, give Dharma discourses, and save living beings. In the past, we have been consistently listening to Buddha Dharma of H.H. Dorje Chang buddha III., attending Dharma Assemblies, releasing captive animals back into nature, organize and attend Buddha Dharma learning session over Zoom.

Income
$228,000
Spending
$130,378
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 43% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% 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: 12 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    0 of 25

    0 of 2 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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 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 (1)
  1. $98,047 spent. The purpose of the Organization is to spread the true Dharma teachings of The Pope of Buddhism His Holiness Dorje Chang Buddha III., and propagation of Buddhism through education. Benefit all living beings by building temples, accepting disciples, perform initiations, transmit Dharma, give Dharma discourses, and save living beings. In the past, we have been consistently listening to Buddha Dharma of H.H. Dorje Chang buddha III., attending Dharma Assemblies, releasing captive animals back into nature, organize and attend Buddha Dharma learning session over Zoom during the pandemic, these are the activities that we will continue to do. In the near future, we also hope to accept disciples, perform initiations, transmit Dharma, and give Dharma discourses. When the time is right, we strive to build temples where people can worship the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, and learn the true Buddha Dharma so that the living beings will be delivered from sufferings, obtain true happiness, and liberation from death and rebirth.

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

  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? Worth knowing.

    The IRS does not require this organization to file annual returns.

    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 January 2022.

    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.

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