Dhammachai Foundation

What it reported doing in 2025

Imec - international morals and ethics contest in indonesia the international morals and ethics contest (imec) is an international buddhist ethics and dhamma quiz program conducted in indonesia. The program is organized by the international buddhist society, a member of the thai sangha council, in collaboration with the following co-sponsoring organizations:- world buddhist sangha youth (wbsy)- global youth development institute society- dimc of indonesia- wat phra dhammakaya thailand- the council of thai dhammaduta bhikkhus in indonesiathe imec program is designed to promote moral and ethical development among youth and the public through buddhist dhamma education, providing participants with a principled foundation for daily life and personal conduct.the program serves a broad and diverse population, including students from kindergarten through higher education, military and police cadets, nursing students, and educational personnel.program activities- dhamma quiz competitions - knowledge-based assessments rooted in buddhist teachings, conducted in both standard and traveling formats to reach communities across indonesia.- meditation practice - structured sitting meditation sessions to cultivate mindfulness and inner peace.- daily good deeds journal - a reflective practice encouraging participants to record and reinforce positive actions based on buddhist principles.- community volunteer service - organized opportunities for participants to contribute to their local communities in the spirit of compassionate service with non-religion involvement.- award recognition - honor shields and awards are presented to outstanding participants in recognition of their achievement and commitment.the imec program has gained widespread recognition and participation throughout indonesia. In 2025, the program drew a significant number of 10,534 participants from across the country, reflecting the program's growing impact in promoting buddhist ethics, moral education, and community values among people of all ages and backgrounds, regardless of faith, age, background, and gender.the world peace initiative programintroducing the world peace initiative program, an initiative dedicated to fostering self-development through the cultivation of a peace culture, supported by certified meditation coaches. This program offers a unique blend of online and in-person experiences aimed at integrating meditation practices into daily life.the world peace initiative program provides participants with: online platforms: accessible virtual spaces where individuals can engage with guided meditations, educational resources, and community support.in-person programs: tailored sessions designed to wrap up and deepen understanding of practice of meditation. Its unique helps to emphasize the cultivation of awareness and mindfulness in daily activities, fostering a harmonious work-life balance environment.by engaging the world peace initiative program, participants learn how to practice meditation and that enhances awareness and mindfulness in daily life, reduces violence, and promotes self-development and fulfillment. Ultimately, they are empowered to positively contribute to their own well-being and the world around them. The full moon meditation the full moon meditation program is a collaborative effort between dhammachai foundation and the meditation center of chicago, along with other affiliated organizations across north america. Conducted primarily via the zoom application, this program is open to the public nationwide, offering individuals the opportunity to benefit from positive energy while engaging in meditation. The full moon meditation program aims to promote well-being on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels for individuals and communities, both within the united states and globally.the structure of the full moon meditation program typically includes: introduction: a brief overview of the session.wisdom talk: insights and reflections from the master'

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 46.2%; rating input score 46
• Program expense ratio: 95.5%; rating input score 95
• Fundraising efficiency: $77.86 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 82; 82nd percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 90.9%; rating input score 91; 10th percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: Limited
• Foreign activity oversight: 3 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 38
  • Claims monitoring procedures: Pass
  • Requires narrative reports: Pass
  • Conducts field audits: Fail
  • May suspend future funding: Fail
  • Requires financial reports: Fail
  • Conducts site visits: Pass
  • Requires grant agreements: Fail
  • May require repayment: Fail
• Grant itemization coverage: 96.6%; rating input score 97; 47th percentile among comparable filings
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 83.3%; rating input score 83; 22nd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 5 of 8 controls in place; rating input score 62
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: NotApplicable
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Pass
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Missing
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Fail

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 51.6%; rating input score 91; 91st percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 1.29; rating input score 51; 51st percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0; rating input score 70; 70th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 1.7%; rating input score 55; 55th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 55.2% per year; rating input score 100; 96th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 48.9% per year; rating input score 100; 96th percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 31.3% per year; rating input score 100; 90th percentile among comparable filings