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Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

Tzu means compassion, chi means relief; to care with compassion, to give with joy! The foundation's mission is to execute charitable humanitarian services through eight major programs: charitable, …

Religion San Dimas, CA EIN 942952782 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
59/100 · methodology

About Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

Tzu Chi is an international humanitarian aid organization whose mission is to relieve the suffering of those in need, and create a better world for all.

Founded
Headquarters
San Dimas, CA
Foundation type
Church (170(b)(1)(A)(i))
NTEE code
X50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

Tzu means compassion, chi means relief; to care with compassion, to give with joy! The foundation's mission is to execute charitable humanitarian services through eight major programs: charitable, medical care, education, humanitarian, international relief, stem cell & marrow donor registry, environmentral protection, and community volunteers to the community in need both domestic and abroad. Buddhist in action.

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

· vs. 8 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 97%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.31%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 59
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is a registered religion nonprofit based in San Dimas, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1984 and has been operating for 42 years. Its EIN is 942952782. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 92/100 for religion charities in United States. The organization reports $35M in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. 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 59 ('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 92/100.

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is located in San Dimas, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1984 and has been active for 42 years.

Based on official tax filings, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has $35M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation 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 large organization. It has $35M in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Tzu Chi is an international humanitarian aid organization whose mission is to relieve the suffering of those in need, and create a better world for all. Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is classified as a religion organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1984.

Among religion charities registered in United States: Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $35M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 942952782, 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
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023.
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Leadership

DE
Debra T Boudreaux
CEO

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

AU
Austin D T•••
Director
DE
Debra T B••••••••
CEO
HS
Hsuan H•• L••
Secretary
JA
Jackson C•••
Director
JO
Joe C•••• Y• H••••
Director
LI
Linda S••
CFO
ME
Mei J• H••••
Chairman
MI
Michael C••• T•••
Vice President
MI
Ming-Shan K••
Director
PI
Pi-Yu L••
Director
PO
Po-Wen Y••
Director
SI
Siew B•• E••
Director
SI
Simon M••• S•••••
Director
TI
Timothy C••••
Director
TS
Tsung I C••••
Director
YU
Yueh N• C•••
Director
YU
Yu-Shen S•
Executive Dir.
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Form filed
$35.3M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

Other religion in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation This page 59 $35.3 million -
Rebuilt Parish Inc 93 $1.6 million 98%
Behind the Scenes 93 $56,843 100%
Arch Ministries 93 $209,863 100%
Episcopal Peace Fellowship 93 $90,128 100%
Art of Family Living 93 $276,279 90%
Willow Christian Academy 93 $369,642 89%
Global Baptist Training Foundation Inc 90 $786,135 100%
Best Missions Inc 90 $229,194 100%

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 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation

What is Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation?
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation is a religion church (170(b)(1)(a)(i)) based in San Dimas, United States. Tzu Chi is an international humanitarian aid organization whose mission is to relieve the suffering of those in need, and create a better world for all.
When was Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation founded?
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation was founded in 1984.
Who leads Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation?
Debra T Boudreaux serves as CEO.
Where is Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation located?
Headquartered in San Dimas, United States.
What is Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation trustworthy?
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 59 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 Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942952782.
What is Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation's website?
http://www.tzuchi.us