irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $19KLanguage and Cultural Program The need to preserve the Tibetan language and culture is of imminent importance for second generation immigrants. Hence these classes are offered for the purpose of preserving the culture and languages. These classes are provided online on a daily basis with about 285 students. Classes are conducted by 8 teachers and assisted by 3 assistant teachers. There are also monthly classes for traditional Tibetan songs and dances. Special classes are held to train students to perform in various religious ceremonies and festivals throughout the year. These song and dance programs help to preserve Tibetan history and culture. These classes have about 96 participants and are conducted by 10 volunteers. coordination to commemorate major religious events and festivals. Served:44 individuals Teaching Volunteers:8
- #2 $10KBuilding Fund The Association purchased a building on April 2024 as its main activities center. The building is presently used for administration functions. Upon completing the needed renovation, the Association plan to conduct religious ceremonies, lectures & speeches, and most importantly, provide basic Tibetan language classes for younger Tibetan students. As to minimize the cost of renovation, some basic & labor intensive works are conducted by volunteers. It is expected that the renovation can be finished by the end of 2025.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Building Fund
Supports the renovation of a newly purchased building in New York to serve as a center for religious ceremonies, lectures, and Tibetan language classes, with labor provided by volunteers.
Language and Cultural Program
Offers daily online classes in Tibetan language and culture for approximately 285 students, taught by 8 teachers and 3 assistant teachers. Includes monthly classes in traditional Tibetan songs and dances and special training for religious ceremonies and festivals.
Outreach Services
Provides support to Tibetan immigrants adjusting to life in the U.S., including medical visit translation, funeral arrangements, housing advice, job seeking, and schooling information, coordinated with the Buddhist Council of New York City.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Buddhist Religious Ceremonies & Teachings 3 activities
- Conduct Dharma teachings and Lamdre Tsokshé empowermentsProvides Dharma teachings as a qualified teacher within the Sakya tradition, including conferring the Lamdre Tsokshé teachings on monks, nuns, and lay practitioners, led by Khenchen Apey Rinpoche.
- Operate Sakya College and religious instruction centerOperates Sakya College as part of its religious and cultural programming. Purchased a building in April 2024 to serve as a main activities center, currently used for administration, with planned renovations to support religious ceremonies, lectures, and Tibetan language instruction.
- Organize annual religious gatherings and prayer festivalsOrganizes large-scale annual events including the Great Prayer Festival of Tewen Ling, Pal Sakya Jambuling Zhidee, and Sakya World Peace Prayer Assembly, including the first such gatherings in New York and Taiwan.
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Tibetan Cultural Preservation and Language Education 1 activity
- Provide Tibetan language, cultural, and religious educationOffers daily online language and cultural classes for approximately 285 students and monthly traditional song and dance classes for about 96 participants to preserve Tibetan language, history, and culture. Also provides access to recorded audio and video teachings on Buddhism and the Sakya tradition.
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Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
- Support immigrant integration through outreach servicesProvides outreach services including medical visit translation, funeral arrangements, and guidance on housing, employment, and schooling for new immigrants, serving 269 individuals with support from 78 volunteers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$448K
Contributions & grants$287K64%
Program service revenue$160K36%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$209K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.80M
Cash$186K
Investments$0
Liabilities$164K
Net assets$1.63M
Liquid reserves10.7 mo
3 years on record · 2021–2023 · YoY revenue +60.1%
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Buddhist Council of New York City Partner — Coordinated partnership providing expanded outreach services including housing, job, and schooling advice for immigrants.
- Dalai Lama Partner — Featured teacher whose teachings are shared through the organization's platform.
- HH the Dalai Lama Coalition — Features teachings and events associated with HH the Dalai Lama.
- His Holiness Sakya Trizin Rinpoche Government — Spiritual leader associated with the organization's activities and teachings.
- His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama Network — Recognizes His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama as a prominent Buddhist figure.
- Khenchen Apey Rinpoche Partner — Collaborates with or features teachings from Khenchen Apey Rinpoche.
- Khenchen Apey Rinpoche Partner — Teacher whose video teachings are hosted by the organization.
- Sakya Centre Partner — Site for religious training and annual ceremonies.
- Sakya Trichen Network — Associated with the Sakya Trichen lineage in the transmission of Tibetan Buddhist teachings.
- Sakya Trichen Network — Source of Buddhist teachings and explanations used in promoting the Sakya tradition.
- Sakya Trichen Partner — Collaborates on educational content about the Sakya tradition.
- Sakya Trichen Partner — Collaborates on teachings explaining the Sakya tradition.
- Sakya Trichen Partner — Featured teacher providing explanations on the Sakya tradition.
- Sakya Trichen Partner — Features teachings and explanations by Sakya Trichen on the Sakya tradition.
- Sakya Trizin Network — Recognizes H.H. the 42nd Sakya Trizin as a spiritual leader within the Sakya tradition.
- Sakya Trizin Partner — Spiritual leader whose teachings are featured in the organization's video content.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Cultural and Linguistic Preservation for Immigrant Communitiesmethodology: cultural-preservation-educationBy offering language and cultural instruction, we sustain Tibetan heritage among immigrant generations, because maintaining native language and traditions strengthens identity and supports religious continuity in diaspora communities.
- Media-Enhanced Dharma Educationmethodology: creative_dharma_teachingBy using audio, video, photography, and filmmaking as skillful means, we make Buddhist teachings more accessible and engaging, because creative media bridge cultural and generational gaps in transmitting the Sakya tradition.
- Network-Based Service Expansionmethodology: network-based-service-deliveryBy coordinating with Buddhist organizational networks, we extend support services for immigrant integration, because leveraging existing religious and community infrastructure increases reach and cultural relevance.
- Teaching-Based Transmission of the Sakya Traditionmethodology: teaching-based transmissionBy delivering doctrinal teachings and explanations—primarily through Sakya Trichen—we preserve and transmit the Sakya Buddhist lineage, because authoritative instruction ensures doctrinal clarity and spiritual continuity across generations.