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Dharma Realm Buddhist Association

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
55/100 · methodology

About Dharma Realm Buddhist Association

Hospitals

Headquarters
Vancouver, BC
Foundation type
Charitable organization
Size
large

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 3 SDG 3 · Good Health and Well-being Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 5 similar health in Canada
Program spending This charity: 88%
Peer average: 91%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 55
Peer average: 60

Red flags

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

Where every C$1 goes

C$0.88
Program expensesC$0.88 (C$2.2 million)
88% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Dharma Realm Buddhist Association is a registered health nonprofit based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. It is registered with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Its registration number is 118885060RR0001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. The organization reports C$6M in annual revenue. 19 officers and directors are publicly disclosed.

Dharma Realm Buddhist Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. 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 55 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 88% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in Canada is 60/100.

Dharma Realm Buddhist Association is located in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Its registered address is 248 E 11Th Ave, Canada.

Based on official tax filings, Dharma Realm Buddhist Association has C$6M in annual revenue. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 91% for health charities in Canada. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of C$672K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Dharma Realm Buddhist Association is classified as a Health organization, registered in Canada. It operates as a Charitable organization. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has C$6M in annual revenue. The organization has 19 disclosed officers and directors.

Dharma Realm Buddhist Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the CRA. 88% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 91%. Visit the Dharma Realm Buddhist Association 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.

Among health charities registered in Canada: Dharma Realm Buddhist Association's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55/100 is in line with the peer average of 60/100. It allocates 88% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 91%. Its annual revenue of C$6M is well above the peer average of C$672K.

Dharma Realm Buddhist Association is a registered charity in Canada. Donations to registered Canadian charities are eligible for tax credits on your federal and provincial income tax returns. The federal credit is 15% on the first $200 and 29% on amounts above $200. Keep your official donation receipt for tax filing.

Verified against 5 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
C$1M-C$10M
88% to programs
Source: CRA (Canada) (FY2023) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from CRA (Canada) (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Canadian donations are deductible if DHARMA REALM BUDDHIST ASSOCIATION is registered with the CRA as a charity. The charity issues an official donation receipt.

Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.

Leadership

BE
Bessie Tsui
Director

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

BE
Bessie T•••
Director
CH
Chiu C••• L•• J•• Y• S••
Director
CH
Chung K•• T••• J•• Y•
Director
DE
Der J••• W•• H••• Y• S••
Director
EL
Elaine Y•• L••• G•••
SECRETARY
ER
Eric F••••••• W•••• H••• L•• S••
PRESIDENT
HU
Huay S•• L•• J•• T••
Director
KW
Kwei Y•• C••••• J•• Z••• S••
Director
LO
Lois J••••• L•••••• H••• C•• S••
V PRESIDENT
ME
Mei L••• W• H••• L••• S••
Director
NG
Ngian K••• L•• J•• S•• S••
Director
RA
Ranee K••• C••• C•••
Director
SH
Shine Y• Y•••
Director
SH
Shu Y•• L•• J•• K••• S••
Director
SO
Sow P•••• Y•• H••• S••• S••
Director
XU
Xue F••• L•• J•• J• S••
Director
YE
Yeow L•• C•••
SECRETARY
YI
Yit F•• T•••
Director
YO
Yoke E•• L•• H••• J•• S••
TREASURER
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Dharma Realm Buddhist University opens three spring art exhibitions in Ukiah - The Mendocino Voice
Mar 2026
mendovoice.com
Regenerative Agroforestry Workshop hosted by Dharma Realm University - The Ukiah Daily Journal
Feb 2026
www.ukiahdailyjournal.com
Lecture on history of Buddhism by esteemed professor on November 24 - The Ukiah Daily Journal
Nov 2025
www.ukiahdailyjournal.com
Dharma Realm Buddhist University Hosts Talk on Regenerative Agriculture in Ukiah - Redheaded Blackbelt
Aug 2025
kymkemp.com
This Temple Near KLCC Gives Out Free Vegetarian Lunch Twice A Week – And It’s Delicious - TRP | The Rakyat Post
May 2025
www.therakyatpost.com
Buddhist association plans new temple near downtown West Sacramento - The Business Journals
Dec 2024
www.bizjournals.com
Buddhism for the (More Than) Human Realm: Tradition, Modernity, and Transnational Chinese Buddhism - McGill University
Nov 2024
www.mcgill.ca
Choosing a Dharma Life at Dharma Realm Buddhist University - Lion’s Roar
Aug 2024
www.lionsroar.com
Meet Our Bodhi Leaves Editorial Advisors - Lion’s Roar
May 2024
www.lionsroar.com
Dharma Realm Buddhist University in California Granted 8-year Academic Re-accreditation - Buddhistdoor Global
Apr 2024
www.buddhistdoor.net
Form filed
C$6.3M revenue
FY2023
CRA
Form filed
C$6.3M revenue
FY2023
CRA

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Peer charities

Other health in Canada, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Dharma Realm Buddhist Association This page 55 C$6.3 million 88%
Gursikh Sabha Canada 61 C$2.2 million 84%
Dakinava Buddhist Educational and Cultural Society 60 C$1.9 million 99%
Women'S Brain Health Initiative 59 C$2.4 million 89%
The Shirdi Sai Mandir and Cultural Centre 59 C$1.9 million 93%
International Buddhist Progress Society of Toronto 59 C$4.3 million 91%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities
Financial filings
CRA T3010 Registered Charity Information Returns - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) - List of Charities - 19 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Direct contact
No email or phone published
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

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 Dharma Realm Buddhist Association

What is Dharma Realm Buddhist Association?
Dharma Realm Buddhist Association is a health charitable organization based in Vancouver, Canada. Hospitals
Where is Dharma Realm Buddhist Association located?
Headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
What is Dharma Realm Buddhist Association's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately C$1M-C$10M. 88% of expenses go to program services.
Is Dharma Realm Buddhist Association trustworthy?
Dharma Realm Buddhist Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 55 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 Dharma Realm Buddhist Association's registration number?
Registration: 118885060RR0001 (Canada).
What is Dharma Realm Buddhist Association's website?
https://www.gbm-online.com
Are donations to Dharma Realm Buddhist Association tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of Canada under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.