2026-04-05T15:42:14-07:00 2025-12-31 990EZ 2025-01-01 392637150 SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION SECU 5747074300 16135 PETRO DR MISHAWAKA IN 46544 Mike Heffner Treasurer 5747074300 2026-04-05 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X X X X 11403 X 11403 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11403 0 0 0 0 0 0 8641 8641 2762 0 0 2762 0 2762 0 0 0 0 0 2762 0 0 0 2762 This corporation is organized exclusively for religious, charitable, and educational purposes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Its mission is to provide a supportive environment for the study and practice of Buddhist teachings, offer guidance through ordained monastics, and maintain space for retreats and spiritual development. The organization provides religious and educational services based on the Secular Buddhist Tradition (SBT). Activities during the year included meditation instruction, Dharma talks, and online community engagement to support individuals in developing mindfulness, insight, and ethical living. The organization supported its monastic teacher in carrying out these activities through provision of food, transportation, and necessary resources. 0 7118 7118 Venerable Tenzin Tarpa Founder and Teacher 40 0 0 0 Mike Heffner Treasurer 5 0 0 0 Robyn Trinkle Secretary 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IN Mike Heffner 16135 PETRO DR MISHAWAKA IN 46544 5747074300 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 11403 11403 0 0 0 0 11403 11403 11403 0 0 0 0 11403 11403 1 0 0 0 X Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Other expenses consist of the following categories: Monastic support: $7,118.22 (Food, daily living expenses, local transportation, and computer equipment used by the organization's monastic in carrying out religious and educational activities) Information technology: $1,050.99 (Website, software, and related technology services) Payment processing fees: $449.45 (PayPal and Stripe transaction fees related to contributions) Uncategorized expenses: $21.98 These expenses support the organization's religious and educational activities.