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Nonprofit · EIN 27-4042809

PURELAND PROJECT

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78721

Financials

$145K$140K2023$222K$171K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of PURELAND PROJECT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$222,102$171,341$50,761$179,039$0$179,039
August 31, 2024990$144,640$139,730$4,910$120,443$0$120,443
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$222,102
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$158,771
Other salaries and wages
$10,445
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$10,445
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$158,771
Management and general (functional)
$12,570

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$120,443
Total assets, end of year
$179,039
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$179,039
Gross receipts
$222,102
Employees
0
Volunteers
10
Year formed
2012
State of legal domicile
TX

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
VICTORIA IMPERIOLIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MICHAEL IMPERIOLIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GEOFF BARSTOWMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KHENPO SAMDRUPMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARGARET FERRIGNOPRESIDENT
Institutional trustee, Officer
20$0
EMILY BIGELOWTREASURER
Officer
3$0
TERRI NASHSECRETARY
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MICHAEL IMPERIOLIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
VICTORIA IMPERIOLIBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KHENPO SAMDRUPMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KELLIE BERNSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GEOFF BARSTOW PHDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ABO LAMABOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARGARET FERRIGNOFOUNDERDIRECTOR
Institutional trustee, Officer
20$0
VINA CHEESECRETARY
Officer
1$0
EMILY BIGELOWTREASURER
Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5002 LEDESMA RD, AUSTIN, TX 78721-2510
In care of
% MARGARET FERRIGNO
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARGARET FERRIGNO, 5002 LEDESMA ROAD, AUSTIN, TX 78721
Signed the 990
MARGARET FERRIGNO, FounderDirector
Phone
(267) 241-7606
Return prepared by
LOTUS BOOK AND TAX (COULSON LLC)

Mission

The Pureland Project promotes physical and spiritual well-being through supporting Tibetan nomads in Tibet and spread their wisdom to the Western world. Our aspiration is to sustainable living practices in Tibet and the Americas utilitizing the ancient Buddhist meditation.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Supported 3 local Tibetan Schools.
    Expenses $143,764 · grants $186,355
  • Employ Tibetan doctors to provide service to communities without healthcare access.
    Expenses $15,007 · grants $19,453

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-4042809
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2012
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$179,039
Income (IRS master file)
$222,102

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025–––IRS
990August 2024–––IRS
990August 2023$174,041$221,717$112,298IRS
990August 2022$122,566$122,647$168,806IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.

Questions about PURELAND PROJECT

What is the EIN of PURELAND PROJECT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of PURELAND PROJECT is 27-4042809.
Is PURELAND PROJECT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
Are donations to PURELAND PROJECT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does PURELAND PROJECT file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of PURELAND PROJECT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did PURELAND PROJECT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of PURELAND PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MARGARET FERRIGNO.
Who are the officers and directors of PURELAND PROJECT?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does PURELAND PROJECT have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $222,102, expenses of $171,341 and total assets of $179,039 at year end.

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