2021-02-19T11:47:13-00:00 2020-06-30 Sawyer LLC 1310 MASS MoCA Way North Adams MA 01247 990 2019-07-01 262852923 Buddhist Global Relief A NJ Nonprofit Corporation BUDD 2018959977 506 Broughton Ln Foster City CA 94404 Hillary Chen Finance Director 2021-02-19 true Billie Jo Sawyer 4136646777 2021-02-19 2019 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z Thomas J Spies 55 Pease Terrace Lee MA 01238 836621 false X www.buddhistglobalrelief.org X 2008 NJ To alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression through direct aid, economic and technical assistance, education and other forms of charitable assistance to people in need throughout the world. 10 10 5 100 0 1288013 817748 0 -250 430 -6562 -6124 1281201 812054 738122 751633 0 32530 63883 0 56081 48674 41738 819326 857254 461875 -45200 551668 454645 64948 13125 486720 441520 X To alleviate suffering, poverty and oppression through direct aid, economic and technical assistance, education and other forms of charitable assistance to people in need throughout the world. false false 41600 40000 Buddhist Global relief works with longtime partner Action Against Hunger to address the underlying causes of malnutrition among children in 35 villages in Mpwapwa District of the Dodoma Region by increasing the production of nutrient-rich crops and the consumption of these foods to improve dietary diversification. The project will train 1,800 small-holder women farmers in climate-smart agriculture, post-harvest management, and food preservation. To increase productivity levels sustainably, the project will promote appropriate technologies, including soil and water conservation, integrated soil fertility management, conservation agriculture techniques, and related indigenous knowledge. This project will complement existing nutrition interventions Action Against Hunger is currently implementing in the region. The proposed project will improve food security and nutrition outcomes for almost 20,000 children by improving agricultural practices, increasing knowledge around healthy nutrition, and providing nutrition screening for at-risk children. 41600 40000 Buddhist Global Relief partners with CARE works to improve food security and income among poor wheat and potato farmers by providing 1 wheat mini-harvesters to produce a higher-quality yield with reduced labor and 2 instructions and materials to build the seed storage units called diffused light stores DLS to increase potato production. The project will also support three cooperatives in establishing larger communal seed potato stores to serve surrounding communities. Finally, the project will support local entrepreneurs in starting mini-harvester rental businesses. This project benefits 9,640 families. 41600 40000 Buddhist Global Relief partners with Helen Keller International working in communities of the Poro region since 2013 to increase production, access, and consumption of nutritious foods, particularly by women and children improving household incomes and providing education related to infant and child nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and health. This project with HKI will continue this work in the Poro region and also support the construction of boreholes and irrigation systems to provide much-needed access to clean water. In this first year, the project will train 100 health workers in 20 health centers serving approximately 20,000 people and construct one borehole and one irrigation system, serving 1,000 people. 657053 631633 781853 true true false true false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false false true true false false true false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 1 0 true 5 true false false false false false true true false false false false false false X 10 10 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false AZ CA FL GA HI IL KY MA MD MI MN MS NC NH NJ NM NY OR PA RI SC TN UT VA WI WV X X Hillary Chen 6098644054 506 Broughton Ln Foster City CA 94404 Thomas J Spies Treasurer 001.00 X X 15000 0 0 Kim Behan Executive Director 035.00 X 15000 0 0 Bhikkhu Bodhi Chairman 004.00 X X 0 0 0 Charles Elliott Director 002.00 X 0 0 0 George Clapp Director 004.00 X 0 0 0 Sylvie Sun Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Patricia Price Director 002.00 X 0 0 0 W David Braughton Vice Chairman 003.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Roehm Director 001.00 X 0 0 0 Daniel Blake Secretary 003.00 X X 0 0 0 A Patricia Brick Director 003.00 X 0 0 0 Hillary Chen Finance Director 030.00 X 0 0 0 30000 false false false 74949 742799 817748 156 156 18717 18443 274 274 74949 6124 -6124 812054 156 751633 751633 0 0 0 58334 27500 4000 26834 0 0 0 0 5549 2520 365 2664 0 0 8000 8000 0 0 11978 11978 0 123 123 3674 3674 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1803 1803 Registration and filing fees 3066 30 3036 Bank charges and Processing fees 5582 1246 4336 Printing 3984 52 3932 3528 200 27 3301 857254 781853 19320 56081 154026 50339 12740 7896 384002 395712 900 698 551668 454645 64316 632 13125 64948 13125 X 298201 253826 188519 187694 486720 441520 551668 454645 -45200 X false true X true false X 0 0.00000 588301 627664 712018 1288013 817746 4033742 1105 18256 9522 3796 32679 589406 645920 721540 1291809 817746 4066421 4066421 190 167 198 158 156 869 0 190 167 198 158 156 869 0 0 589596 646087 721738 1291967 817902 4067290 0.99980 0.99970 0.00020 0.00030 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 857254 857254 153588 38397 false Financial derivatives and other financial products Closely-held equity interests -39 Federal income taxes -39 Credit Card Payable 664 Payroll Taxes Payable Other Payable 12500 13125 X 818178 818178 -6124 -6124 812054 863378 863378 -6124 -6124 857254 XI 4b 6,124, this amount represents fundraising expenses that are reported in the revenue on the 990 and in the expenses on the financial statements. XII 4b 6,124, This amount represents fundraising expenses that are reported in the revenue on the 990 and in the expenses on the financial statements. X 2 The Organization adopted Financial Accounting Standard Board FASB Accounting Standard Codification 740 effective January 1, 2009. For the years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019, the Organization has determined it did not have a material tax liability for uncertain tax positions. true East Asia and the Pacific Grants to recipients 65000 South Asia Grants to recipients 191500 Sub-Saharan Africa Grants to recipients 76500 South America Grants to recipents 30000 363000 363000 South America Training for the Cultivation/processing of Vegetables and Fruits and nutritional education in Cusco, Peru 10000 wire South America Girls education project based in very low-income neighborhood on the outskirt of Lima 10000 wire South Asia Food Support Program for Orphans 12000 wire South Asia Increased food Production 32000 wire South Asia Support and empower the widows of men who committed suicide because of poverty and idebtedness 35000 wire Sub-Saharan Africa Widows and single mothers empowerment through vocational training 15000 wire Sub-Saharan Africa Feeding program for children attending Ebase-Bajoh primary school 11500 wire South America Knowledge and biodiversity in Ava Guaranivillages in western Paran 10000 wire South Asia Providng technical education to women from low income families 10000 wire Sub-Saharan Africa Inclusive and holistic educational program for disadvantaged children 30000 wire Sub-Saharan Africa Sustainable livelihoods expansion for farmers through GROW Biointensive agriculture and food sovereignty 10000 wire South Asia Girls Hostel/Community Centre 30000 wire East Asia and the Pacific Early Years Behind Bars and Soya Milk Programme 10000 wire South Asia Education and food aid to underprivileged children in Arunachal Pradesh, India 20000 wire South Asia Quality education and healthy food for needy children in Arunachal Pradesh, India 20000 wire East Asia and the Pacific Astral Hot Meal Project -Improving access to Education 15000 wire South Asia A Model Hill Farming for improving access to education of the children a Moanoghain Rangamati, Bangladesh 10000 wire South Asia Agriculture among smallholder food producers 15000 wire East Asia and the Pacific Socio-economic well-being for poor communities in rural areas of Cambodia 10000 wire East Asia and the Pacific Food Wellness 20000 wire East Asia and the Pacific Hospital Meals for Poor patients in Vietnam 10000 wire South Asia Assisting Mainourished Pregnant Mothers across Sri Lanka 7500 wire Sub-Saharan Africa Peace School Educational Program 10000 wire 23 false false false false false false Part I Line 2 All Grantees are required to submit a detailed application indicating its legitimacy, financial history, references, and layout of how funds are to be used. 1. Within 30 days, the recipient organization must send a letter to Buddhist Global Relief confirming receipt of funds. 2. A biannual report of the projects progress is required. 3. Upon project completion a grant final report is submitted explaining how funds were used, and noting the successes and challenges encountered, including a related human interest stories and photos. Walk to feed hunger 74949 74949 6124 74949 74949 6124 6124 -6124 true Action Against Hunger USA 1 Whitehall Street York NY 10004 133327220 40000 Community Farm Development CARE 1515 Ellis Street Atlanta GA 30303 131685039 40000 Commun. Farm Development Hellen Keller International One Dog Hammarskjold Plaza Flr2 York NY 10017 135562162 40000 Maternal/Child Nutrition Arts Creation Foundation for Children 6346-65 Lantana Rd no 137 Lake Worth FL 33463 651196151 10000 Childrens Education Burma Humanitarian Mission 2985 S 800 E Lake City UT 84106 263268421 15000 Childrens Education Helen Keller Intl One Dog Hammarskjold Plaza New York NY 10017 135562162 15000 Maternal/Child Nutrition Jamyang Foundation 5998 Alcala Pk San Diego CA 92110 330386414 10000 Womens Education Joan Rose Foundation 432 S Washington No 1703 Royal Oak MI 48067 273057377 10000 Childrens Education Keep Growing Detroit 1445 Adelaide Street Detroit MI 48207 800892277 10000 Commun Farm Development Lotus Outreach International 1104 N Signal Street Ojai CA 93023 800013909 25000 GATE Rice Support Lotus Outreach International 1104 N Signal Street Ojai CA 93023 800013909 25000 Childrens Education Lotus Outreach International (White Lotus Charitable Trust) 1104 N Signal Street Ojai CA 93023 800013909 10000 Maternal/Child Nutrition North Country Mission of Hope 3452 NY-22 Peru NY 12972 100000800 15000 Womens Education Oxfam America 226 Causeway Street 5th Fl Boston MA 02114 237069110 20000 Commun Farm Development Trees that Feed 1200 Hill Road Winnetka IL 60093 262780427 10000 Childrens Education What if Foundation 1569 Solano Avenue Berkeley CA 94707 912121669 15000 Commun Food Relief 16 Part I Line 2 Additional information - See Schedule F, Part V Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 657,053, Grants and allocations 631,633, Revenue 0 BGR has made additional smaller grants to partner organizations in various countries worldwide for 1 Emergency relief for communities suffering from the effects of COVID19 and other natural disasters, 2 Programs to promote economic and social empowerment of women through access to vocational training and sustainable livelihoods, 3 Assistance to organizations providing meals and nutritional education to the homeless and poor 4 Community farm development with instruction on sustainable and ecological farming methods to provide increased yields and self empowerment, and 5 Childrens education programs. 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