Sati Center for Buddist Studies
The organization supports the study of buddhist teachings, ethics and psychology.
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The organization supports the study of buddhist teachings, ethics, psychology and provides a buddhist chaplaincy program with evenings and week-end classes. In 2022-2023 all classes were held in person. The chaplaincy program has around 25 participants. The organization had multiple daylong workshops on buddhist teachings. In 2022-23 they were mostly held online. The Environmental Chaplaincy program is a training program focusing on environmental care, mutually supportive relationships with the natural world and collaboration with others. The Environmental Chaplaincy program has around 50 participants. In 2022-23 most meetings were held online but the students attended a week long in-person retreat. The organization held 3 paid courses. They were all held online.
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The organization supports the study of buddhist teachings, ethics and psychology.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySati Center for Buddist Studies is a registered education nonprofit based in Redwood City, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 770472210. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $426K in annual revenue. 15 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Sati Center for Buddist Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('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 education charities in United States is 93/100.
Sati Center for Buddist Studies is located in Redwood City, CA, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Sati Center for Buddist Studies has $426K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Sati Center for Buddist Studies is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $426K in annual revenue. The organization has 15 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Sati Center for Buddist Studies. 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.
Sati Center for Buddist Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 91% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. 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.
The organization supports the study of buddhist teachings, ethics, psychology and provides a buddhist chaplaincy program with evenings and week-end classes. In 2022-2023 all classes were held in person. The chaplaincy program has around 25 participants. The organization had multiple daylong workshops on buddhist teachings. In 2022-23 they were mostly held online. The Environmental Chaplaincy program is a training program focusing on environmental care, mutually supportive relationships with the natural world and collaboration with others. The Environmental Chaplaincy program has around 50 participants. In 2022-23 most meetings were held online but the students attended a week long in-person retreat. The organization held 3 paid courses. They were all held online. Sati Center for Buddist Studies is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among education charities registered in United States: Sati Center for Buddist Studies's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $426K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Sati Center for Buddist Studies are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Sati Center for Buddist Studies is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 770472210, 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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SATI CENTER FOR BUDDIST STUDIES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about Sati Center for Buddist Studies
- What is Sati Center for Buddist Studies?
- Sati Center for Buddist Studies is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Redwood City, United States. The organization supports the study of buddhist teachings, ethics, psychology and provides a buddhist chaplaincy program with evenings and week-end classes. In 2022-2023 all classes were held in person. The chaplaincy program has around 25 participants. The organization had multiple daylong workshops on buddhist teachings. In 2022-23 they were mostly held online. The Environmental Chaplaincy program is a training program focusing on environmental care, mutually supportive relationships with the natural world and collaboration with others. The Environmental Chaplaincy program has around 50 participants. In 2022-23 most meetings were held online but the students attended a week long in-person retreat. The organization held 3 paid courses. They were all held online.
- When was Sati Center for Buddist Studies founded?
- Sati Center for Buddist Studies was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Sati Center for Buddist Studies?
- Robert Hammond serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Sati Center for Buddist Studies located?
- Headquartered in Redwood City, United States.
- What is Sati Center for Buddist Studies's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Sati Center for Buddist Studies trustworthy?
- Sati Center for Buddist Studies has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Sati Center for Buddist Studies's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 770472210.
- What is Sati Center for Buddist Studies's website?
- http://www.sati.org