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Blazing Wisdom Institute

To teach, preserve, and publish about Tibetan meditation and Chinese esoteric practices.

Religion Albany, NY EIN: 770647400 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
70/100 · methodology

About Blazing Wisdom Institute

Online Amoghapasa Chenrezig practice, ngondro practice, and powa practice twice monthly (20-50 attendees), weekly Tara sadhana practice, monthly eNewsletter and updates on website on upcoming events, dharma talks, etc. Cultural Heritage Program: Prayer Festival for World Peace (Rimay Monlam), a intensive prayer festival where participants came together to recite Tibetan Buddhist prayers for world peace. Attendees in different places and countries participated via online live broadcast. 80 people attended the Prayer Festival. Printing and publishing (Tibetan Buddhist texts): A supplementary volume of the writings of Orgyen Kusum Lingpa. This volume was catalogued and uploaded on the Buddhist Digital Resource Center. 111 copies with embossed cover plates. Daily Ngondro (Preliminaries) meditation practices at the center, twice-monthly offerings rituals to protectors and …

Founded
Headquarters
Albany, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
X50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2004

Mission

To teach, preserve, and publish about Tibetan meditation and Chinese esoteric practices.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🙏 Religion · NTEE X50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 16%
Peer average: 74%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 39.30%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 70
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 46.8% of total expenses ($30,000 of $64,128).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.16
Program$0.16

GiveRadar Analysis

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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Blazing Wisdom Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 114,636 religion charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
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Common questions

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Blazing Wisdom Institute is a registered religion nonprofit based in Albany, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2004 and has been operating for 22 years. Its EIN is 770647400. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 70/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $76K in annual revenue. 21 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Blazing Wisdom Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 770647400. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Blazing Wisdom Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70/100. 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 70 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

Blazing Wisdom Institute is located in Albany, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2004 and has been active for 22 years.

Based on official tax filings, Blazing Wisdom Institute has $76K in annual revenue. It allocates 16% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for religion charities in United States. 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.

Blazing Wisdom Institute is classified as a Religion organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $76K in annual revenue. The organization has 21 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Blazing Wisdom Institute. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Blazing Wisdom Institute holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 16% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Online Amoghapasa Chenrezig practice, ngondro practice, and powa practice twice monthly (20-50 attendees), weekly Tara sadhana practice, monthly eNewsletter and updates on website on upcoming events, dharma talks, etc. Cultural Heritage Program: Prayer Festival for World Peace (Rimay Monlam), a intensive prayer festival where participants came together to recite Tibetan Buddhist prayers for world peace. Attendees in different places and countries participated via online live broadcast. 80 people attended the Prayer Festival. Printing and publishing (Tibetan Buddhist texts): A supplementary volume of the writings of Orgyen Kusum Lingpa. This volume was catalogued and uploaded on the Buddhist Digital Resource Center. 111 copies with embossed cover plates. Daily Ngondro (Preliminaries) meditation... Blazing Wisdom Institute is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2004.

Among religion charities registered in United States: It allocates 16% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $76K is below the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Blazing Wisdom Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Blazing Wisdom Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770647400, 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.

Annual revenue
$10K-$100K
16% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SH
Sherab P••••
President

Officers & trustees (9)

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.0M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion this charity 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 21 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 21 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2004
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Blazing Wisdom Institute

What is Blazing Wisdom Institute?
Blazing Wisdom Institute is a religion publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Albany, United States. Online Amoghapasa Chenrezig practice, ngondro practice, and powa practice twice monthly (20-50 attendees), weekly Tara sadhana practice, monthly eNewsletter and updates on website on upcoming events, dharma talks, etc. Cultural Heritage Program: Prayer Festival for World Peace (Rimay Monlam), a intensive prayer festival where participants came together to recite Tibetan Buddhist prayers for world peace. Attendees in different places and countries participated via online live broadcast. 80 people attended the Prayer Festival. Printing and publishing (Tibetan Buddhist texts): A supplementary volume of the writings of Orgyen Kusum Lingpa. This volume was catalogued and uploaded on the Buddhist Digital Resource Center. 111 copies with embossed cover plates. Daily Ngondro (Preliminaries) meditation practices at the center, twice-monthly offerings rituals to protectors and spirits, twice monthly powa (transference) meditation practices. Weekly online course on Mipham's overview of the core principles of tantra. (50 students attended this course) Special practice days for Losar, Lamasang's 10th Memorial Anniversary, Chokhor Duchen, Lhabab Duchen, and request for Amoghapasa funeral services. Self-study audio course on Dzatrul Rinpoche's commentary on the 37 Points of Bodhisattva Practice. (20 students attended). Online study group dedicated to discussion of excerpts from "Crumbs from a Parrot's Beak", a collection of 200 essays, poems, reflections, etc. Online - Short practices from Lamasang's Amoghapasa Chenrezig cycle. Facebook posts to 325 subscribers.
When was Blazing Wisdom Institute founded?
Blazing Wisdom Institute was founded in 2004.
Who leads Blazing Wisdom Institute?
Sherab Posel serves as President.
Where is Blazing Wisdom Institute located?
Headquartered in Albany, NY, United States.
What is Blazing Wisdom Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10K-$100K. 16% of expenses go to program services.
Is Blazing Wisdom Institute trustworthy?
Blazing Wisdom Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 70 out of 100 (Strong 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 Blazing Wisdom Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 770647400.
What is Blazing Wisdom Institute's website?
http://www.blazingwisdom.org