Jungto Buddhist Society
Charitable organizationOther religions·425 - 9979 140 ST · SURREY, BC · V3T 5W2·BN 768569097RR0001
Last reported: F2024 filing · period ending 2024-12-31
This charity filed the simplified return, so some figures can't be computed. Fewer numbers, never invented ones.
What it does — in its own words
Ongoing programs
Online Weekly Worship Services: Every Wednesday and Sunday our members gather virtually to worship paying homage to Buddha Dharma (the teachings of Buddha) and Sangha (the Buddhist community). Through our online platform we unite in spirit transcending physical distances and collectively express our reverence for these sacred elements of Buddhism. Online Jungto Dharma School: Our Jungto Dharma School conducts a weekly online Dharma Lecture series providing participants with a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of fundamental Buddhist doctrines. This program helps individ… Show more
Online Weekly Worship Services: Every Wednesday and Sunday our members gather virtually to worship paying homage to Buddha Dharma (the teachings of Buddha) and Sangha (the Buddhist community). Through our online platform we unite in spirit transcending physical distances and collectively express our reverence for these sacred elements of Buddhism. Online Jungto Dharma School: Our Jungto Dharma School conducts a weekly online Dharma Lecture series providing participants with a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of fundamental Buddhist doctrines. This program helps individuals develop a Buddhist perspective transcending emotions thoughts and personal biases when facing challenges and conflicts. By cultivating awareness of interdependence participants broaden their view of all beings fostering harmonious coexistence without conflicts. The teachings encompass the core principles of Buddhism and offer practical wisdom to navigate life's challenges with clarity and insight. Online Advanced Dharma Lecture Series: Exclusively available to graduates of the Jungto Dharma School our weekly Advanced Dharma Lecture series delves into profound aspects of Buddhist teachings. Participants engage in online sessions exploring texts like the Heart Sutra a widely celebrated sutra the Diamond Sutra foundational in Zen Buddhism and the Platform Sutra from the Six Buddhist Patriarchs. Online Special Ceremonies: On occasions like Buddha's Birthday Nirvana Day Enlightened Day Summer Solstice and Winter Solstice our members virtually come together to commemorate these events. Through our online platform we pay homage to Buddha share communal meals and celebrate these auspicious occasions fostering unity and shared spirituality. Monthly Live Dharma Talk: Our monthly live Dharma Talk series offers individuals a platform for virtual Q&A sessions with Venerable Pomnyun Sunim the founder. This inclusive opportunity welcomes anyone interested in leading a happier and freer life. Participants can ask questions directly to Ven. Pomnyun Sunim receiving valuable insights and guidance rooted in Buddhist teachings. This interactive session inspires personal growth and spiritual development by incorporating Buddhist principles into daily life. In-Person Dharma Talk: Our in-person Dharma Talk series offers individuals a platform for direct Q&A sessions with a renowned Venerable.
New programs
None
Program descriptions from its F2024 T3010 filing, verbatim · self-reported · this is also the text our semantic search matches against. source ↗
Tier 1 — what we computed (open data)
From the charity's own F2024 T3010 filing. Self-reported; not independently verified. You can recompute every figure.
Cents to cause
T1 · computed (open data)—
Not computable from this filing.
Sector median: 89¢ across 55,155 computed charities.
T3010 line 5000 ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Operating overhead
T1 · computed (open data)—
Management, administration, and fundraising as a share of total spending. We treat 5–35% as the typical range; we state the figure, you judge.
T3010 line (5010 + 5020) ÷ 4950 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Reserves
T1 · computed (open data)—
Years current reserves could cover program spending.
Sector quartiles: 0.4 yr / 0.8 yr / 7.5 yr (p25 / median / p90).
T3010 line (4100 + 4140) ÷ 5000 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Total revenue
T1 · computed (open data)$119K
Last-reported total revenue.
T3010 line 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Donor-funded
T1 · computed (open data)87%
Share of revenue from receipted donations.
T3010 line 4500 ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Government-funded
T1 · computed (open data)0%
Share of revenue from federal, provincial, and municipal sources.
T3010 line 4570 (or 4540+4550+4560) ÷ 4700 · Self-reported on the T3010; not independently verified. source ↗
Over the years
Every figure as filed at each fiscal period end, 2019–2024.
| Period end | Revenue | Cents to cause | Overhead | Reserves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-31 | $167K | 100¢ | 0% | 0.9 yr |
| 2020-12-31 | $120K | 60¢ | 40% | 3.1 yr |
| 2021-12-31 | $105K | 100¢ | — | 3 yr |
| 2022-12-31 | $163K | 94¢ | 6% | 39.6 yr |
| 2023-12-31 | $105K | — | — | — |
| 2024-12-31 | $119K | — | — | — |
| trend |
From its T3010 filings (CRA annual releases) · self-reported, not audited by us · when a period is restated in a later release, the newest figures are shown · ✱ = cents-to-cause outside the valid 0–100% range (filing error; not used in rankings). source ↗
★ Tier 2 — Charity Intelligence (analyst-reviewed)
Not rated by Charity Intelligence. Their analysts cover 618 of Canada's 83,761 charities; absence of a rating says nothing about this charity. Our computed figures above stand on their own.
Board of directors
7 directors reported · 7 of 7at arm's length
- Choi, Pomnyun SukhoChairmanarm's length
- Kim, Myodang JaeyeoungVice Chairmanarm's length
- Min-Kim, SoonyoungPresidentarm's length
- Park, EunsunSecretaryarm's length
- Kim, SangjinDirectorarm's length
- Kang, Eun HeeDirectorarm's length
- Kang, Ji EunTreasurerarm's length
From its F2024T3010 filing (public CRA record), as filed. “Arm's length” means not related to other officials by family or business ties. source ↗
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