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USA SHAOLIN TEMPLE
NEW YORK, NY · EIN 133805224 · Form 990 · FY2022 · NTEE X99Z · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M) · usashaolintemple.org
revenue
$222K
expenses
$145K
net assets
$-39K
employees
0
program ratio
83%
mission · from form 990

TO PROMOTE MARTIAL ARTS EDUCATION

profile · synthesized from sources

USA Shaolin Temple promotes martial arts education rooted in Shaolin tradition and Chan Buddhism. Based in New York, it offers in-person and online instruction in kung fu, qi gong, and meditation, led by Shifu Shi Yan Ming, a Shaolin monk. The temple serves students of all ages through classes, retreats, school visits, and livestreamed training sessions.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Online Courses
Offers on-demand martial arts and wellness courses in qi gong, taiji, and kung fu forms for remote learners
Patreon Livestreams
Provides livestreamed and archived martial arts training sessions, including forms, weapons, and meditation, accessible via Patreon
Private Lessons
One-on-one instruction with Shifu Shi Yan Ming in martial arts, philosophy, or calligraphy, including availability for media and corporate events
School Visits
Provides cultural enrichment programs for schools, including kung fu, Chan Buddhism, and Shaolin history, either on-site at the temple or through campus visits
Shaolin Martial Arts Retreat
Immersive in-person retreats in New York offering training in Shaolin kung fu, meditation, and philosophy
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Martial Arts Instruction and Training 1 activity
    • Offers corporate and media engagement services
      Provides Shifu-led seminars, corporate workshops, and media appearances as part of its martial arts outreach and instruction services.
  • Tai Chi and Mind-Body Wellness Instruction 1 activity
    • Provides in-person and virtual martial arts instruction
      Offers livestream and online classes in Shaolin martial arts, including qi gong, taiji quan, weapons, forms, and calligraphy, with access to over 125 recorded sessions. Also provides private one-on-one lessons and school visits or class trips focused on Shaolin martial arts and philosophy.
  • Artist Marketplace Operations 1 activity
    • Sells custom hand-painted Chinese calligraphy art
      Creates and sells custom, hand-painted Chinese calligraphy art pieces to order, each signed with Shifu’s personal seal.
financials · form 990 · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$222K
Contributions & grants$222K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$145K
Program expenses83%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$475K
Cash$475K
Investments$0
Liabilities$515K
Net assets$-39K
Liquid reserves39.3 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +10.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2022

Who runs it

board members · 1
  • YAN MING SHI — DIRECTOR
relationships · 1

Who they work with

  • Patreon Partner — Uses Patreon to deliver livestream martial arts classes and provide access to recorded content.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

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  • Cultural-Philosophical Integration in Training
    methodology: cultural-education-integration
    By integrating martial arts with cultural and philosophical teachings, the temple deepens personal development, because understanding the ethical and historical context of practice fosters purpose, identity, and long-term behavioral change.
  • Mind-Body Integration Through Martial Arts
    methodology: mind-body-integration
    By practicing martial arts, individuals develop both physical health and mental well-being, because disciplined movement and focused intention create holistic self-regulation and resilience.