Mahalo
San Francisco, CA

GUANYIN CITTA SF INC

EIN 87-0897765
Faith & Spiritual Communities Contemplative & Spiritual Growth Faith communities
Mission

To promote traditional Chinese culture and Buddhist practice through free workshops, lectures, study materials, and community gatherings that serve Chinese‑heritage and broader communities in the San Francisco area.

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

About GUANYIN CITTA SF INC

Guanyin Citta SF Inc is a San Francisco‑based 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation (EIN 87-0897765) that organizes lectures, workshops and study sessions focused on traditional Chinese culture and Guanyin Citta Buddhist practice. The organization was formed and received IRS recognition in 2021 and is registered with the California Secretary of State as an active nonprofit.

Guanyin Citta SF operates practice/teaching centers in San Francisco (Chinatown) and is part of a network of Guanyin Citta branches in California that hold regular group learning, recitation and cultural events. In recent years the organization has filed IRS Form 990s and reported program activity and financials consistent with a small, donor‑facing cultural/religious nonprofit.

Programming emphasizes free community workshops, Dharma talks, and cultural education aimed at mental well‑being and the preservation and transmission of Chinese Buddhist practices to local communities and Chinese‑heritage audiences.

Notable achievements

Federal tax‑exempt recognition (2021)

Obtained IRS 501(c)(3) recognition in 2021 and established as a nonprofit public benefit corporation in California, formalizing charitable status and eligibility to receive tax‑deductible contributions.

Established Chinatown practice center

Operates a permanent practice and community center in San Francisco’s Chinatown (753 Clay St) offering regular workshops, talks and group practice to local attendees.

Documented fiscal activity (2023)

Filed public tax returns and reported program revenues and expenses for 2023, demonstrating measurable financial activity and program delivery in the last 2–3 years.

At a glance

Total assets
$361K
Annual revenue
$192K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
87-0897765
Location
San Francisco, CA
On Mahalo since
April 2026

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

Recognition

Registered with the California Secretary of State as an active nonprofit public benefit corporation.
Listed in nonprofit databases and charity directories (appears in Charity Navigator/other nonprofit data services; not currently rated).
Maintains a web presence and local branch listings indicating continuing community programming within the past 2–3 years.

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