Charity
Dharma Drum (Singapore)
About
What does Dharma Drum (Singapore) do?
Dharma Drum (Singapore) is a charitable organization that promotes mind-life and environment protection through the practice of Chan Buddhism and meditation. Their vision and mission are to spread good will, peace, and calm by encouraging others to serve as stepping stones for each other's success. They offer various activities such as workshops, talks, and classes that focus on compassion, wisdom, serving others, and setting aside self-attachment.
Founded
2006
People
wong chee keen, tan ai lee, low li lin, loh wei, gan swee hwa, gao dehui, wong chin loon, sun hsiu mei, chu siew yuen, tan siew cheng
Causes
Health & WellnessEducationHighlights
- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 2006
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Promotion of mind-life and environment protection through Chan Buddhism and meditation practices, fostering a culture of peace, calmness, and goodwill in the community.
- Encouragement of selfless actions and compassion towards others by emphasizing the importance of letting go of attachment to oneself and others.
- Fostering harmony and cooperation among individuals through shared activities and mutual respect, encouraging a spirit of service and helping others to succeed.
- Providing opportunities for personal growth and development through various workshops, courses, and talks on Buddhist teachings and meditation practices.
- Organizing regular events such as Dharma talks, mindfulness sessions, and retreats that promote mental well-being, stress reduction, and spiritual enlightenment among participants.
Donation Income
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Financials
Donation Income
What are the donations used for?
- Promotion of mind-life and environment protection through Chan Buddhism and meditation practices, fostering a culture of peace, calmness, and goodwill in the community.
- Encouragement of selfless actions and compassion towards others by emphasizing the importance of letting go of attachment to oneself and others.
- Fostering harmony and cooperation among individuals through shared activities and mutual respect, encouraging a spirit of service and helping others to succeed.
- Providing opportunities for personal growth and development through various workshops, courses, and talks on Buddhist teachings and meditation practices.
- Organizing regular events such as Dharma talks, mindfulness sessions, and retreats that promote mental well-being, stress reduction, and spiritual enlightenment among participants.
Program Expense Ratio
This is the percentage of the charity's total expenses that are spent on its core programs. A higher percentage suggests that more money is going directly to the cause, rather than being spent on administrative or fundraising expenses.
Financial Information
Source: Charity PortalCharities and IPCs are required to prepare the financial statements in accordance to the Charities (Accounts and Annual Report) Regulations and the Charities (Institutions of A Public Character) Regulations, where applicable. The financial statement is available online for latest 3 financial years.
| Receipts | Jun 2022 - May 2023(S$) | Jun 2021 - May 2022(S$) | Jun 2020 - May 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 713,783 | 1,189,775 | NaN |
| Total Donations in Cash | 713,783 | 1,189,775 | NaN |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Government Grants | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Investment Income | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Programme Fees | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Others Income | 60,763 | 6,276 | NaN |
| Total Receipts | 774,546 | 1,196,051 | 0 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Expenses | Jun 2022 - May 2023(S$) | Jun 2021 - May 2022(S$) | Jun 2020 - May 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 85,114 | 44,416 | NaN |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 85,114 | 44,416 | NaN |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 406,191 | 373,647 | NaN |
| Total Expenditure | 491,305 | 418,063 | 0 |
| Balance Sheet | Jun 2022 - May 2023(S$) | Jun 2021 - May 2022(S$) | Jun 2020 - May 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Other Tangible Assets | 424,370 | 111,671 | NaN |
| Investments | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Inventories | 8,232 | 6,743 | NaN |
| Account Receivables | 62,748 | 34,650 | NaN |
| Cash & Deposits | 4,378,866 | 4,147,901 | NaN |
| Other Assets | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Total Assets | 4,874,216 | 4,300,965 | 0 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 1,809,032 | 1,636,617 | NaN |
| Total Restricted Funds | 2,646,098 | 2,535,272 | NaN |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 4,455,130 | 4,171,889 | 0 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 162,885 | 129,076 | NaN |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 256,201 | 0 | NaN |
| Total Liabilities | 419,086 | 129,076 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 4,874,216 | 4,300,965 | 0 |
| Other Information | Jun 2022 - May 2023(S$) | Jun 2021 - May 2022(S$) | Jun 2020 - May 2021(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| No. of Employees | 6 | 6 | NaN |
| Total Employee Cost | 201,688 | 186,339 | NaN |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 0 | 0 | NaN |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 0 | 0 | NaN |
People
At Dharma Drum (Singapore), individuals engage in various activities aimed at promoting mindfulness, environmental protection, compassion, wisdom, serving others, and overcoming self-attachment through the practice of Chan Buddhism and meditation.
wong chee keen
tan ai lee
low li lin
loh wei
gan swee hwa
gao dehui
wong chin loon
sun hsiu mei
chu siew yuen
tan siew cheng
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