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Appamada FY2020 filing

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Austin, TX501(c)(3)ReligionEIN 20-3671874Revenue $614K in FY2020

On file with the IRSappamada.org913 E 38th St, 78705-1810 · Austin, TXTax-exempt since Sep 2007Publicly supported charity — 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)

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To support zen practice of meditation and study.

501(c)(3) charity; gifts are tax-deductible.
48¢ of each $1 spent went to programs.
Mission: Form 990 Part I, line 1 · Status: IRS Pub. 78 · Programs: Part IX

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FY2020 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
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IRS status
501(c)(3)
not on the IRS revocation list
Looks good: listed by the IRS and not on the revocation list.
IRS BMF · Auto-Revocation List
Tax-deductible gifts
Yes
Donations are tax-deductible
Looks good: the IRS lists gifts to it as deductible.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS BMF
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file · Filing history
Surplus or deficit
2 of 5
filings with a surplus
Average surplus $88K a year · 36% of revenue · last 5 filings
Worth a look: a surplus in 2 of the last 5 filings.
Pt I · Ln 19 · 5 filings
Spent on programs
48%
of spending
Concern: 48% of spending went to programs; under 50%.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Cash reserves
40 mo
of spending, in cash
Looks good: 40.2 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Named funders
1
named funder · $6K
Fine: 1 funder names it on their filings; under 3.
Funders’ Sch. I, 990-PF
Liabilities
$0
0% of total assets
Looks good: liabilities are 0% of assets; 50% or less.
Pt X · Ln 26
Independent board members
8
of 8 voting members
Looks good: 8 of 8 voting members are independent, a majority.
Pt VI · Ln 1a–1b
Looks goodFineWorth a lookConcernNo data yetTap a box for the reason.
Revenue
$614K
Spent
$161K
To programs
48%
Net assets
$580K
By yearFY2020–FY2024
Revenue
$614K
FY2020
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Revenue by fiscal year
FY2020$614K
FY2021$171K
FY2022$158K
FY2023$151K
FY2024$115K
Expenses
$161K
FY2020
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Expenses by fiscal year
FY2020$161K
FY2021$135K
FY2022$168K
FY2023$166K
FY2024$139K
Net assets
$580K
FY2020
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Net assets by fiscal year
FY2020$580K
FY2021$616K
FY2022$606K
FY2023$592K
FY2024$563K

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Is it real?

Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2024. IRS ruling in Sep 2007.

IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File

Where the money goes

48 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.

Program services 48% · $78K Management & general 52% · $83K

Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.

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Who runs it and what they're paid

20 people listed on the 990.

Part VII, Section A · reportable compensation
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Mino Giunta
Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Tasha Monroe
Director
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Margaret Syverson
Director Teacher
$0Pt VII · Sec A
Flint Sparks
Director Teacher
$0Pt VII · Sec A
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Questions the 990 asks

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  • Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
  • Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo

Programs and updates

Supports Zen meditation and study for spiritual growth.

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4 programs · $156K · in their own filed words · FY2020
01

Zen practice & activities- daily mediation, sunday morning program of meditation and talks, wednesday evening program of meditation and informal discussion, spiritual retreats.

$76Kprogram expense
02

Zen practice & activities- daily mediation, sunday morning program of meditation and talks, wednesday evening program of meditation and informal discussion, spiritual retreats.

$76Kprogram expense
03

Zen classes- includes meditation, spiritual and psychological development, spiritual practice in everyday life, zen traditions, foundational principals, and teachings and teachers.

$2Kprogram expense
04

Zen classes- includes meditation, spiritual and psychological development, spiritual practice in everyday life, zen traditions, foundational principals, and teachings and teachers.

$2Kprogram expense

Funders

Who pays for it.

From grant filings on record. Receipts are incomplete: individual donors are never listed.

Grants

Schedule I · funders on record
Grants received · FY2024
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFY2024$6K
Total grants receivedfrom 1 funder$6K

By the numbers

The FY2020 990, line by line.

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1The main four
Money inPt VIII
$614K
Ln 12
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$519K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$94K
Investment incomeLn 3$887
Money outPt IX
$161K
Ln 25
Programscol B$78K
Managementcol C$83K
Owns and owesPt X
$580K
net assets · Ln 32
Cash and savingsLn 1–2$539K
Total assetsLn 16$580K
LiabilitiesLn 26$0
PeoplePt VI, VII
20
listed · VII A
PaidVII A0
Voting boardVI 1a8
IndependentVI 1b8
2In more detail
Revenue in detailPt VIII
Gifts and grantsLn 1h$519K
Fees for servicesLn 2g$94K
Investment incomeLn 3$887
Other incomeLn 4–11$360
Total revenueLn 12$614K
Assets in detailPt X, end of year
Cash and savings togetherLn 1–2$539K
Total assetsLn 16$580K
LiabilitiesLn 26$0
Net assetsLn 32$580K
OperationsPt I, VI
EmployeesI 50
Fiscal year endsHeaderDecember
Conflict-of-interest policyVI 12aYes
Whistleblower policyVI 13Yes
Records policyVI 14No

Filing history

YearMoney inMoney outIn minus outNet assetsDownload
FY2024 Latest $115K$139K−$24K$563K 990 PDF
FY2023 $151K$166K−$15K$592K 990 PDF
FY2022 $158K$168K−$10K$606K 990 PDF
FY2021 $171K$135K$36K$616K 990 PDF
FY2020 Viewing $614K$161K$453K$580K 990 PDF

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Schedules filed Part IV

III · Programs R · Related orgs G · Fundraising L · Interested persons A · Public support O · Explanations
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Part VI · Governance 8 of 8 board members independent, 2 to look at
VI-1a Voting members of the governing body8
VI-1b Independent voting members8
VI-14 Document retention and destruction policyNo
VI-15a Process for setting top official's payNo
VI-2 Family or business relationship among officers or directorsNo
VI-12a Written conflict of interest policyYes
VI-13 Written whistleblower policyYes

Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2020 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File

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