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BUL KWANG SA INC
TAPPAN, NY · EIN 133878147 · Form 990 · FY2025 · NTEE X50Z · Religion-Related · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$469K
expenses
$482K
net assets
$2.2M
employees
8
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

THE PURPOSE OF THE CORPORATION IS TO PROMOTE, FOSTER, AND ADVANCE AWARENCESS OF KOREAN HISTORY AND BUDDHISM IN THE GREATER NEW YORK AREA; TO PROMOTE AND DISSEMINATE INFORMATION ON BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY AND VALES TO THE KOREAN AMERICAN COMMUNITIES AS WELL AS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO FACILITATE TOLERANCE AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG DIFFERENT CULTURES; TO ORGANIZE AND HOST VARIOUS PARENTAL AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTAL ACTIVITES AND PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT KOREAN IMMIGRANT PARENTS TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THE SECOND GENERATION KOREAN AMERICANS WHO ARE NATIVE TO THE AMERICAN CULTURE AS WELL AS TO FACILITATE EFFECTIVE ADAPTATION TO THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIVING; TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN VARIOUS CULTURAL, SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS INCUDING TRADITAIONAL ART, MUSIC, CALLIGRAPHY, ANIMATION, AND SPORTS ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER ITS CORPORATE PURPOSES.

profile · synthesized from sources

BUL KWANG SA INC is a religious and cultural nonprofit based in Tappan, New York, dedicated to promoting Korean history and Buddhism in the Greater New York area. It serves Korean American communities and the general public by fostering cross-cultural understanding through educational, cultural, and personal development programs. The organization emphasizes intergenerational adaptation for Korean immigrants and their American-born children.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Cultural and Religious Education
Programs promoting awareness of Korean history and Buddhism, including teachings on Buddhist philosophy and values for Korean American communities and the general public
Parental and Personal Development Programs
Initiatives supporting Korean immigrant parents in understanding second-generation Korean Americans and adapting to American culture
Traditional Arts and Recreation
Cultural activities including traditional art, music, calligraphy, animation, and sports to advance the organization’s mission
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Cultural Exchange and Mutual Understanding Programs 2 activities
    • Promoting Korean history and Buddhist philosophy
      Conducts educational outreach to promote awareness of Korean history and Buddhism, and disseminates information on Buddhist philosophy and values to Korean American communities and the general public to foster cross-cultural tolerance and understanding.
    • Supporting Korean immigrant parents
      Organizes and hosts parental and personal development programs to help Korean immigrant parents understand second-generation Korean Americans and adapt to American culture.
  • Traditional & Cultural Performing Arts 1 activity
    • Operating cultural and recreational programs
      Organizes and maintains cultural, social, and recreational programs including traditional art, music, calligraphy, animation, and sports activities to advance its mission.
financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$469K
Contributions & grants$467K99%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$3K1%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$482K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead100%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$132K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.34M
Cash$195K
Investments$0
Liabilities$94K
Net assets$2.25M
Liquid reserves4.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +10.8%
strategies · 3

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 Preservation Through Community Programming
    methodology: cultural-preservation-through-community-programming
    By engaging community members in traditional Korean arts and activities, the organization strengthens collective identity and preserves heritage, because participatory cultural practices reinforce belonging and intergenerational continuity.
  • Immigrant Family Cultural Integration
    methodology: immigrant-family-cultural-integration
    By offering parental and personal developmental programming, the organization bridges cultural gaps between first-generation immigrants and their American-born children, because addressing intergenerational dynamics improves family cohesion and adaptation outcomes.
  • Intercultural Education Through Religious Philosophy
    methodology: intercultural-education-through-religious-philosophy
    By disseminating Buddhist philosophy and values, the organization fosters cross-cultural tolerance and understanding, because shared ethical frameworks reduce cultural barriers and promote mutual respect.