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Nonprofit · EIN 39-2637150

SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION

Tax-exempt · MISHAWAKA, IN 46544

Financials

$11K$9K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$11,403$8,641$2,762$2,762$0$2,762
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,403
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Other expenses
$8,641
Program services (functional)
$7,118

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$2,762
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,762
Cash, savings and investments
$2,762
Gross receipts
$11,403

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Venerable Tenzin TarpaFounder and Teacher40$0
Mike HeffnerTreasurer5$0
Robyn TrinkleSecretary5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
16135 PETRO DR, MISHAWAKA, IN 46544-6479
Signed the 990-EZ
Mike Heffner, Treasurer
Phone
(574) 707-4300

Mission

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.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 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.
    Expenses $7,118

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-N for SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
39-2637150
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
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X50)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,762
Income (IRS master file)
$11,403

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$11,403$8,641$2,762XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 39-2637150).

Questions about SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION

What is the EIN of SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION is 39-2637150.
Is SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SECULAR BUDDHIST TRADITION have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $11,403, expenses of $8,641 and total assets of $2,762 at year end.

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