TO SUPPORT AND DIRECT DISSEMINATION OF BUDDHISM AND DHAMMAKAYA MEDITATION, TO MANAGE ASSETS OF MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES AND TO SUPPORT RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$216K
-54.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$80K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$80K
About Dhammachai Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Dhammachai Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $216K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $2K.
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Grant Distribution by State
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $216,054 | $471,974 | $513,108 |
| Revenue | $601,814 | $545,742 | $514,112 |
| Expenses | $857,734 | $586,876 | $7,939 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,595 | $45 | $4 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dhammakaya Meditation Center San Diego ($80,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DHAMMAKAYA MEDITATION CENTER SAN DIEGO LAKESIDE, CA | TO SET UP A NEW CENTER. | $80,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WUTTIPONG SAWETCHAI | TREASURER | 10 | $16,680 |
| PHRAMAHA SOMBOON JONGPATRA | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| PHRAHANCHAI LAEPONG | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
| PHRABHANDIT SUDHIPAN | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| PHRASIVET KIJKANJANAPAIBOON | DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| PHRAWITSANU SAMUHAWINYU | DIRECTOR (ENDED 12/19/24) | 10 | — |
| PHRA TAWALSAK BOONSIRIWATTANAKUL | DIRECTOR (STARTED 12/19/24) | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dhammachai Foundation?
Dhammachai Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $216K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Dhammachai Foundation?
As of 2024, Dhammachai Foundation holds $216K in total assets with $602K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $80K in 2024.
Where does Dhammachai Foundation operate?
Dhammachai Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What size grants does Dhammachai Foundation award?
In 2024, Dhammachai Foundation awarded 1 grants totaling $80K — an average of about $80K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Dhammachai Foundation's EIN?
Dhammachai Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4002425. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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