Northwest Dharma Association Annual Report
Financial Activities for 2014

Income graph

Income graph

2014 income from gifts:

In 2014, Northwest Dharma Association received $15,087 in donations. Donations from member groups as dues, and from generous individual donors and supporters, included:

  • Gifts from the members of the Mahsangha Mala, NWDA supporters who have made a monthly pledge of $12 per month or more, represented 21 percent of revenue;
  • Dues from 108 member groups made up 52 percent of the revenue;
  • Gifts from major donors, those who have gave $100 or more in 2014, comprised 10 percent of revenue;
  • Gifts through employee campaign programs at Washington State, and at Microsoft, provided an additional 10 percent of revenue.

Revenue for 2014 was less than 2013 by $2,300.

Expenditures graph

Expenditures graph

2014 expenses:

In 2014, NWDA spent $15,083:

  • Administrator and staff contract fees were 32 percent of that figure;
  • Northwest Dharma News costs represented 27 percent;
  • Office expenses comprised 18 percent;
  • Website development made up 16 percent of the total;
  • Write-offs of unpaid member group dues added 7 percent to the expense total.

Expenses for 2014 were greater than during 2013 by $940.

Income in 2014 was greater than expenses by $5. The results exceeded the 2014 board-approved budget by $109.