irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $59KRent Payments for the Current Temple at 133-38 Sanford Avenue, Suite PH-B, Flushing, NY 11355
- #2 $28KExpenditures for Over 200 People Attending the Buddhist Conference Events at the Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel in NYC
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Global Dharma Propagation by Venerable Master Kuan Ju
Conducts international Dharma tours, teachings, and ceremonies led by the organization's spiritual leader
International Buddhist Conferences and Events
Organizes large-scale Buddhist conferences, bath Buddha ceremonies, and smoke offering ceremonies in locations including Malaysia, Singapore, and Hong Kong
Publishing and Distribution of Buddhist Materials
Produces and distributes Buddhist booklets, DVDs, and other educational materials to promote Buddhist teachings
Temple Operations and Maintenance
Manages temple facilities in Flushing, NY, including rent payments and preparation for new temple construction
World Buddhist Sangha Youth Council (WBSY) Activities
Organizes international Buddhist youth gatherings and promotes global Buddhist exchange through the WBSY network
Youth and Children's Buddhist Education
Runs programs like the "Blue Ocean Elite Youth Training Camp" and "Happy Bodhi Seed Camp" to teach Buddhist principles to young people
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Buddhist Religious Ceremonies & Teachings 3 activities
- Distribution of Great Compassion Mantra waterConducts rituals involving the sprinkling and global distribution of consecrated water (Great Compassion Dharani water) for blessings, societal well-being, and disaster relief, with long-standing free distribution benefiting individuals worldwide.
- Hosting Buddhist conferences and large-scale Dharma assembliesOrganizes and supports attendance at major Buddhist events, including multi-day Dharma assemblies, international conferences, and inter-sect dialogues, with hundreds to thousands of participants across locations such as New York, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, and Japan.
- International Dharma propagation and inter-Buddhist dialogueConducts Buddhist teaching tours and hosts delegations of Theravāda monks and spiritual leaders from countries including Thailand, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka for dialogue, relic veneration, and collaborative peace prayers, as part of global outreach across Asia, Europe, North America, and Oceania.
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Nonprofit Real Estate Holding 1 activity
- Construction and maintenance of temple propertiesEngages in the development and upkeep of temple facilities, including demolishing existing structures, conducting land surveys, paying title taxes, and making rent payments for temple spaces in Flushing, NY.
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Distribution of PPE and Crisis Supplies 1 activity
- International disaster relief and humanitarian aidProvided emergency relief during the 2021 pandemic by donating medical supplies, PCR testing equipment, oxygen tanks, food, and blessed water to affected regions and institutions across multiple countries including China, Hong Kong, the U.S., and Sri Lanka.
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Religious Media Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Production and distribution of Buddhist educational materialsPrints Buddhist booklets and produces DVDs for dissemination; also distributes dharma materials and animations to support Buddhist education initiatives.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Youth Buddhist education and training programsHosts youth-focused Buddhist education initiatives such as the "Blue Ocean Elite Youth Training Camp" and the "Happy Bodhi Seed Camp," offering teachings on self-worth, life direction, karma, and gratitude through interactive games, animations, plays, and rituals for children and young people in Kuala Lumpur and other locations.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.59M
Contributions & grants$1.11M43%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$40K2%
Other revenue$1.45M
expenses
Total expenses$2.39M
Program expenses62%
Admin / overhead38%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$88K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$1.16M
Cash$1.12M
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$1.16M
Liquid reserves5.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +131.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tien Feng Chiang | Buddhist Leader | 40 | $45K |
| Hsuan Chih Liu | Buddhist Leader | 40 | $28K |
relationships · 24
Who they work with
- Malaysian Theravāda Bhikkhus Partner — Theravāda Buddhist monks from Malaysia who participated in a joint visit and inter-traditional dialogue at the Gong Deshan headquarters.
- Ministry of Malaysia (represented by Minister Chang Qingxin) Government — Received high-level recognition and support from Malaysian national and state government officials for Buddhist activities in East Malaysia.
- Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia Government — Malaysian government ministry whose minister attended and endorsed the Dharma events.
- Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia Government — Received high-level recognition and support from Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia, who participated in the 2026 Dharma assembly in Bintulu.
- Ramannaniya Nikaya Government — Received highest philosophical honorary doctorate from this Sri Lankan Buddhist order, a recognition by state-affiliated religious authority.
- Sarawak State Government Government — Received active participation and endorsement from Datuk Amar Dr. Sim Kui Hian, Deputy Premier of Sarawak, for the 2026 Dharma assembly, reflecting sustained governmental support for the organization's religious activities in East Malaysia.
- Sarawak State Government (represented by Deputy Premier Sim Kui Hian) Government — Collaborated with Sarawak state leadership in hosting major Buddhist events in Bintulu, East Malaysia.
- Singapore Nanyang Puning Association Partner — Co-hosted the Buddha's Birthday Bathing Buddha Dharma Assembly in Singapore.
- Singapore Nanyang Puning Association Partner — Local Singaporean association that collaborated on Dharma events and publicly supported the teachings of Venerable Kuan Yu.
- Sweden Buddhist Society (SBS) Partner — Engaged in world peace dialogue with Swedish Buddhist leaders, recognized by SBS President Trudy Fredriksson for insightful teachings on peace.
- Thai Dhammayuttika Nikaya Bhikkhus Partner — Theravāda Buddhist monks from Thailand who visited and engaged in dialogue with the abbot at the Gong Deshan headquarters.
- United Nations Chinese Alliance International Youth Education Council Network — Upasaka Kuan Ru serves as the Asia-Pacific Chair of the United Nations Chinese Alliance International Youth Education Council.
- World Buddhist Sangha Youth (WBSY) Network — Upasaka Kuan Ru serves as the会长 (President) of the World Buddhist Sangha Youth, having been re-elected for fourteen consecutive terms.
- World Buddhist Sangha Youth Association Network — Longstanding leadership and participation in international Buddhist dialogue and youth monastic development through WBSY, including hosting and planning annual conferences.
- World Buddhist Sangha Youth Association (WBSY) Network — Global Buddhist organization of which Venerable Kuan Yu is President and which co-hosts international events.
- World Buddhist Sangha Youth Association (WBSY) Network — Leadership role held by the organization's spiritual director as President.
- World Buddhist Sangha Youth Council Partner — Collaborates in organizing international Buddhist conferences and promoting global Buddhist exchange and peace initiatives.
- World Buddhist Youth Sangha Council Partner — Engaged in high-level dialogue with the organization's Secretary-General, Anuruddha Thera, to co-envision global Buddhist propagation.
- World Peace Council Partner — Participated in the World Peace Conference in Sweden; invited by Secretary General Piya Ratna Maharajan to teach at Sangha University in Nepal.
- YB Lim Tean Shun (YB Lim Tian Soon) Partner — Attended and supported the Five Precepts Dharma Assembly as guest of honor, reflecting collaboration with local government figures in promoting spiritual education.
- 上寬下如法師 Partner — Lead spiritual teacher who leads the chanting of the Great Compassion Mantra and guides the consecration and distribution of Great Compassion Mantra water.
- 功德山 Network — Main organization hosting Dharma events in Malaysia under the guidance of Venerable Kuan Ju.
- 功德山 馬來西亞 吉隆坡總部 Partner — Local organizing partner hosting the children's Buddhist camp in Kuala Lumpur.
- 功德山 馬來西亞分會 Partner — Local chapter co-organizing youth training programs with the main organization.
strategies · 5
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.
- Bodhisattva Precept-Centered Transformationmethodology: precept-based_spiritual_developmentBy receiving and living the bodhisattva precepts, individuals fulfill their spiritual development and are ethically activated to teach and benefit others, creating a self-replicating cycle of moral and spiritual growth because the vows generate personal responsibility and compassionate action.
- Five Precepts as Foundation for Ethical and Social Renewalmethodology: five-precepts-ethical-trainingBy teaching the Five Precepts as a core practice, the organization cultivates moral conduct in individuals, which in turn transforms personal life paths and promotes broader social harmony because ethical discipline is seen as the basis for bodhicitta and positive karmic transformation.
- Inter-Tradition Buddhist Unity and Global Dharma Propagationmethodology: inter-traditional_buddhist_dialogueBy fostering dialogue and collaboration between Theravāda and Mahāyāna traditions and building transnational networks, the organization strengthens global Buddhist unity and expands Dharma outreach because shared vows and compassionate engagement transcend sectarian boundaries.
- Spiritually-Mediated Universal Benefitmethodology: spiritually-mandated-healing-waterBy ritually consecrating water through mantra recitation and dedicating spiritual merit, the organization extends compassionate benefit to all sentient beings and promotes world peace because the practice is believed to carry transformative spiritual power under divine mandate.
- Transformative Buddhist Education for Modern Lifemethodology: transformative-spiritual-educationBy presenting Buddhist teachings in modern language and context, the organization fosters personal renewal and psychological resilience because accessible doctrine enables reflection on contemporary challenges like stress, relationships, and purpose.