Mission
To provide free distribution of Buddhist materials and texts worldwide, and to serve as a temple for the local community.
Small Public Charity
Pure Land Center
Based in Naperville, IL, Pure Land Center operates as a Small Public Charity. The organization reported $98K in revenue, $159K in expenses, $82K in total assets for fiscal year 2024. Imperigo tracks 1 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $10K.
EIN: 134234030
Naperville, IL
Buddhism
NTEE: X50
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$98K
Total Expenses$159K
Total Assets$82K
Grant Records1
Funding Total$10K
Filing Years2020–2024
Where $100 goes at Pure Land Center
How Pure Land Center divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990-EZ filings, averaged across 8 years.
$100
Programs
the work itself
<$1
Everything else
operations and overhead
Form 990-EZ reports program spending but doesn't separate management from fundraising, so those are shown together.
Inside the $100 for programs
$71
Operating library for public use
$17
Printing and shipping; Sponsoring other charities
$12
Weekly informational and practice services, and annual retreat
Source: Form 990-EZ filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
EDUCATION
$10,000
Showing up to 5 of 1 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Secretary
Bert T Tan
President, Treasurer
Lisu L Tan
Director
Venerable Wu Shin
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98K | $159K | $82K |
| 2023 | $128K | $178K | $144K |
| 2022 | $105K | $160K | $194K |
| 2021 | $77K | $181K | $250K |
| 2020 | $115K | $130K | $174K |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue declined from $115K to $98K (-15%), with total assets most recently reported at $82K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.