The Yongey Buddhist Center was organized and incorporated as a non-profit religious corporation on May 19, 1998.  Originally named the Buddhist Society for Supreme Enlightenment, the organization name changed in 2002 and became a dharma center for the Very Venerable Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche. The Yongey Buddhist Center organization consists of a board of directors, a president, a secretary and a treasurer.   There are currently 6 members on the board of which the president, secretary and treasurer are also members.  In addition to the board are over 20 persons directly involved in various committees, fundraising activities and other programs.  The Center does not have an organized membership but relies on the assistance of volunteers.