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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
Strong transparency
75/100 · 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.

Focus areas & reach

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

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar religion in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 88%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.31%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 75
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (88%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 34,283 religion charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 91% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 93% 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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

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. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $35M in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 942952782. 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.

Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for religion charities in United States is 90/100.

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. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 88% for religion charities in United States. 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.

No red flags have been detected for Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation. 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 88%). 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.

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: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 88%. 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
91% 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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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
652

Leadership

From FY2023 filing

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Debra T B••••••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

8 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Tzu Chi Mahayana Buddhist Practice Centre inaugurated at BHU - The Times of India
May 2026
timesofindia.indiatimes.com
The construction of permanent housing assisted by the Indonesian Tzu Chi Buddhist Foundation - ANTARA Foto
May 2026
www.antarafoto.com
Vatican official making rare trip to Taiwan for Buddhist charity celebrations - Reuters
May 2026
www.reuters.com
Vatican official making rare trip to Taiwan for Buddhist charity celebrations - Internazionale
May 2026
www.internazionale.it
Engaged Buddhism: Tzu Chi Foundation Marks 60th Anniversary with Global Celebration - Buddhistdoor Global
May 2026
www.buddhistdoor.net
Taiwan Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation treats over 1 000 for free - PressReader
Apr 2026
www.pressreader.com
Form filed
$35.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation's "Holistic Climate Solutions Summit": DGC co-organized panels on 22 September 2022 - Welcom
Sep 2022
www.un.org
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation supports UNICEF with $10 million for children affected by Ukraine war - Unicef
Apr 2022
www.unicef.org

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

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

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 · FY2023 on record
  • Named leadership · 35 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 · 1984
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

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, CA, United States.
What is Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation trustworthy?
Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 942952782.
What is Buddhist Tzu Chi Foundation's website?
http://www.tzuchi.us