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American Buddhist Center

To promote meditation, education, and inspiration through a variety of activities and resources designed to enrich people's spiritual journey.

Religion Kansas City, MO EIN 612054317 · IRS
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
64/100 · methodology

About American Buddhist Center

American Buddhist Center is a religion organization based in KANSAS CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $2K. EIN: 612054317.

Founded
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
NTEE code
X50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2023

Mission

To promote meditation, education, and inspiration through a variety of activities and resources designed to enrich people's spiritual journey.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X50
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 64
Peer average: 91

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

American Buddhist Center is a registered religion nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2023. Its EIN is 612054317. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 91/100 for religion charities in United States. The organization reports $19K in annual revenue. 10 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

American Buddhist Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 64 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 91/100.

American Buddhist Center is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2023 and has been active for 3 years.

Based on official tax filings, American Buddhist Center has $19K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

American Buddhist Center is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $19K in annual revenue. The organization has 10 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for American Buddhist Center. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

American Buddhist Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the American Buddhist Center profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

American Buddhist Center is a religion organization based in KANSAS CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $2K. EIN: 612054317. American Buddhist Center is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2023.

Among religion charities registered in United States: American Buddhist Center's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64/100 is below the peer average of 91/100. Its annual revenue of $19K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to American Buddhist Center are generally tax-deductible in the United States. American Buddhist Center is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 612054317, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
0% to programs
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Filing history

2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Leadership

VI
Victor Dougherty
Director

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

CA
Carol M•••••
SECRETARY / TREASURER
LI
Lisa S••••••••
Director
RO
Robert B•••••
PRESIDENT
VI
Victor D••••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
American Buddhist Center This page 64 $18,879 -
Behind the Scenes 93 $56,843 100%
Episcopal Peace Fellowship 93 $90,128 100%
Sonlight Childrens Foundation Inc 90 $58,680 98%
Roanoke Gospel Outreach Center Inc 90 $76,737 100%
Main Street Prayer Center Inc 90 $77,926 95%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 10 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about American Buddhist Center

What is American Buddhist Center?
American Buddhist Center is a religion church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in Kansas City, United States. American Buddhist Center is a religion organization based in KANSAS CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $2K. EIN: 612054317.
When was American Buddhist Center founded?
American Buddhist Center was founded in 2023.
Who leads American Buddhist Center?
Victor Dougherty serves as Director.
Where is American Buddhist Center located?
Headquartered in Kansas City, United States.
What is American Buddhist Center's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is American Buddhist Center trustworthy?
American Buddhist Center has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 64 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is American Buddhist Center's registration number?
IRS EIN: 612054317.