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San Francisco, CA

TKBT CHINESE SCHOOL

EIN 84-3085920
Education & Youth Development Language, Culture & Exchange Children & youth AAPI communities
Mission

To provide Mandarin language instruction and teach Chinese culture to children in San Francisco, offering a welcoming community environment that supports language learning and cultural heritage.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) school Contributions are tax-deductible

About TKBT CHINESE SCHOOL

TKBT Chinese School is a community-based Chinese language and cultural school operating in San Francisco and affiliated with the Ta Kioh Buddhist Temple at 2328 Clement Street. The school offers Mandarin classes and supplemental cultural programming (for example calligraphy and cultural activities) for children and families in the Richmond District.

The organization is an IRS-recognized tax-exempt nonprofit that has filed Form 990-EZ filings in recent years and reported program activity for a school. In the most recent fiscal year reported, the school showed measurable financial growth and continued program delivery, serving dozens of students across multiple class levels. The school’s operations and program information are presented through the Ta Kioh Buddhist Temple website and local nonprofit directories.

Notable achievements

IRS tax-exempt recognition

Obtained recognition as a tax-exempt nonprofit organization (501(c)(3)) and has been filing Form 990-series returns since recognition, establishing formal nonprofit status for donor eligibility.

Program growth (FY2024)

Reported significant program and revenue growth in the fiscal year ending June 2024, with total revenue reported around $178,956 and program-service activity supporting expanded class offerings.

Sustained community programming

Maintains recurring educational and cultural classes (including Chinese language instruction and calligraphy/cultural programs) delivered through the Ta Kioh Buddhist Temple venue, supporting local families and youth.

At a glance

Total assets
$194K
Annual revenue
$179K
Tax status
501(c)(3)School
EIN
84-3085920
Location
San Francisco, CA
Website
www.takioh.org
On Mahalo since
April 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Profiled in national nonprofit data services (public Form 990 filings and nonprofit directories) demonstrating financial filings and public accountability.
Affiliated and presented on the Ta Kioh Buddhist Temple website, establishing a clear institutional home and public web presence for the school.
Included in local nonprofit listings and platforms used by funders and community grant portals, indicating accessibility to donors and grantmakers.

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