EIN 94-3081194

Nyingma Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
1972
Most recent tax filings
2022-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Nyingma Institute promotes, fosters, encourages, teaches and disseminates the Tibetan Nyingma traditions of Buddhism in forms appropriate to the contemporary world. Classes, workshops, seminars, and residential retreats are offered that are based on the Nyingma tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. Subjects include meditation and Nyingma psychology which studies the nature of consciousness and patterns of thought. The institute also offers traditional Tibetan Buddhist chants and ceremonies and Sacred art projects. The institute is located in Berkeley, CA.
Total revenues
$635,218
2022
Total expenses
$896,325
2022
Total assets
$3,160,186
2022
Num. employees
11
2022

Program areas at Nyingma Institute

The Nyingma Institute offers classes, workshops, seminars, and residential retreats based on the Nyingma tradition of tibetan buddhism. Subjects include meditation, Nyingma psychology, which includes the study of the nature of consciousness, patterns of thought, feeling and emotion, and more, skillful means, which posters ways of working that inspire creative accomplishment and developing mastery through the transformation of awareness, concentration, and energy, traditional buddhist studies, kum nye (tibetan yoga), and tibetan language and practices. Approximately 100 classes are offered per year, 50 workshops, 10 retreats, serving approximately 800 participants.
Sacred art projects/offerings and traditional tibetan buddhist chants and ceremonies that take place at the Nyingma Institute. This also includes costs related to the creation of padmakara garden - a precious jewel of a cultural heritage garden, with tibetan sacred art and architecture set in a lush himalayan themed garden, balanced by modern architectural accents.
Grants (pledges to head lama of tibetan Nyingma meditation center) are given annually to encourage and assist other non-profit organizations founded by tarthang tulku which all share similar goals to preserve and present the living spirit of buddhism to the west and to preserve tibet's cultural and religious heritage for the benefit of all people.

Grants made by Nyingma Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
The Head Lama of the Tibetan Nyingmapa Meditation CenterProgram Support$195,000

Who funds Nyingma Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$7,500
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$27

Personnel at Nyingma Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Pema GellekDean and Chief Executive Officer and Trustee$8,962
Linda CopenhagenChief Financial Officer and Trustee$0
Pauline YuSecretary$5,531
Barr RosenbergPast Chief Financial Officer and Trustee$0
Palzang LamaDean and Trustee$0
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Nyingma Institute

RevenuesFYE 08/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$467,908
Program services$162,678
Investment income and dividends$188
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$3,244
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$1,200
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$635,218

Form 990s for Nyingma Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-082022-07-14990View PDF
2020-082021-07-13990View PDF
2019-082021-01-28990View PDF
2018-082019-09-14990View PDF
2017-082018-10-16990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
April 10, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
August 22, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019
June 23, 2021
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $33,000 from PR Newswire Association LLC.
March 29, 2021
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
March 29, 2021
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
SchoolsCharities
Issues
Religion
Characteristics
ReligiousBuddhistState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1815 Highland Pl
Berkeley, CA 94709
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
nyingmainstitute.com/ 
Phone
(510) 809-1000
IRS details
EIN
94-3081194
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1972
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
X50: Buddhist
NAICS code, primary
813110: Religious Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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