Charity
Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple
About
What does Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple do?
Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple is a charitable organization dedicated to promoting peace, compassion and understanding through Buddhist teachings and practices. They provide various programs and services such as meditation classes, retreats, educational workshops, community outreach initiatives, and more. By supporting the temple, you can contribute to their mission of spreading love, kindness, and wisdom in your local community and beyond.
Founded
1995
People
neo siow hong, thong min hua, christopher tan ming tatt, lee kwok weng, saw tee kiam, lim swee kiang, tay khay heng jimmy, ng leng ying micky, ang keng hock @ shi xuzhen, khua kian kheng ivan
Causes
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- Donations are tax-deductible
- Registered Charity
- Established since 1995
- Published yearly Annual Reports
- Audited Financial Statements
Society Impact
- Promotes religious diversity and tolerance by providing a space for Buddhists to practice their faith and learn about Buddhism.
- Encourages community engagement through regular events and activities such as meditation classes, cultural celebrations, and educational workshops.
- Supports mental health and well-being by offering mindfulness practices like meditation that can reduce stress and anxiety.
- Fosters interfaith dialogue and understanding by hosting interfaith events and discussions with other religious communities.
- Provides a platform for social service activities, such as volunteering opportunities or charity drives, which contribute to the overall well-being of society.
- Offers educational programs that teach about Buddhist philosophy, history, and culture, promoting cultural understanding and
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?
- Promotes religious diversity and tolerance by providing a space for Buddhists to practice their faith and learn about Buddhism.
- Encourages community engagement through regular events and activities such as meditation classes, cultural celebrations, and educational workshops.
- Supports mental health and well-being by offering mindfulness practices like meditation that can reduce stress and anxiety.
- Fosters interfaith dialogue and understanding by hosting interfaith events and discussions with other religious communities.
- Provides a platform for social service activities, such as volunteering opportunities or charity drives, which contribute to the overall well-being of society.
- Offers educational programs that teach about Buddhist philosophy, history, and culture, promoting cultural understanding and
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 | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations in Cash | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 3,904,843 | 3,539,902 | 2,979,849 |
| Total Donations in Cash | 3,904,843 | 3,539,902 | 2,979,849 |
| Donations in Kind | |||
| Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non Tax-Deductible | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Donations in Kind | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Government Grants | 26,809 | 44,132 | 167,824 |
| Investment Income | 58,752 | 91,787 | 176,429 |
| Programme Fees | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Others Income | 46,472 | 1,544 | 4,584 |
| Total Receipts | 4,036,876 | 3,677,365 | 3,328,686 |
| Capital in Nature | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Expenses | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundraising Expenses | |||
| Fundraising Expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | |||
| Local (Direct & Support) | 728,198 | 509,960 | 792,327 |
| Overseas (Direct & Support) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charitable Activities/Programme Expenses | 728,198 | 509,960 | 792,327 |
| Expenses | |||
| Other Expenses | 3,204,010 | 3,247,173 | 4,068,796 |
| Total Expenditure | 3,932,208 | 3,757,133 | 4,861,123 |
| Balance Sheet | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land and Buildings | 15,659,798 | 16,316,852 | 16,973,906 |
| Other Tangible Assets | 1,998,204 | 2,494,346 | 3,200,114 |
| Investments | 500,000 | 500,000 | 500,000 |
| Inventories | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Account Receivables | 32,252 | 7,694 | 6,894 |
| Cash & Deposits | 13,220,854 | 12,174,456 | 10,765,662 |
| Other Assets | 289,667 | 66,032 | 97,328 |
| Total Assets | 31,700,775 | 31,559,380 | 31,543,904 |
| Funds | |||
| Total Unrestricted Funds | 15,459,013 | 14,697,290 | 14,120,004 |
| Total Restricted Funds | 15,659,798 | 16,316,853 | 16,973,907 |
| Endowments Funds | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Funds and Reserves | 31,118,811 | 31,014,143 | 31,093,911 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Total Current Liabilities | 581,964 | 545,237 | 449,993 |
| Total Non-Current Liabilities | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 581,964 | 545,237 | 449,993 |
| Total Funds and Liabilities | 31,700,775 | 31,559,380 | 31,543,904 |
| Other Information | Jan 2022 - Dec 2022(S$) | Jan 2021 - Dec 2021(S$) | Jan 2020 - Dec 2020(S$) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donations, Grants and Sponsorships given to other registred charities | 357,888 | 46,000 | 1,010,000 |
| No. of Employees | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Total Employee Cost | 956,863 | 894,358 | 798,271 |
| Fudnraisig Efficiency Ratio | 18 | 14 | 23 |
| Total Related Party Transactions | 255,486 | 231,195 | 1,204,406 |
People
At Golden Pagoda Buddhist Temple, individuals come together to promote peace, compassion, and understanding through various programs and services such as meditation classes, retreats, educational workshops, community outreach initiatives, and more. The temple's mission is to spread love, kindness, and wisdom in the local community and beyond by supporting its activities.
neo siow hong
thong min hua
christopher tan ming tatt
lee kwok weng
saw tee kiam
lim swee kiang
tay khay heng jimmy
ng leng ying micky
ang keng hock @ shi xuzhen
khua kian kheng ivan
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