WAT CAROLINA AKA WAT CAROLINA OF TABOR CITY
EIN 33-1964575 · Buddhism (X50)
What they do
The Primary Objective of Wat Carolina is to Promote The Practice of Buddhist Philosophies for The Benefit of The Whole of Society. The Wat Carolina Will Conduct Activities to Increase The Knowledge, Understanding and Practice of Mindful Living Towards The Goal of Peace and Happiness for All Beings. These Activities Include Sermons By The Monks of The Temple and Visiting Monks Given At Temple Held Celebrations On Traditional Buddhist and Thia Holidays and Festivals Open to The Public. These Sermons Will Foster and Encourage Happiness and Personal Growth In All People. The Wat Carolina Will Work to Maintain The Traditions of Buddhist Teaching and Lifestyle Which Will Include The Tradition of Providing All Services to The Public At Large Whether of The Buddhist Philosophy or Any Other Faith, Religion or Denomination. The Wat Carolina Will Promote The Tradition of Respecting The Faith or Religions of Others As Representing Their Own Path and Will Not Attempt to Convert Them Away.
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Board and leadership roster (4)
CHAWEWAN TANTAYOPINCHAIRPERSON
JEFFREY WIDDERSECRETARY
NALINEE TANTAYOPINTREASURER
SAGAIN SAOWALUCKBOARD MEMBER
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 2025
- Location
- 7715 OLD STAKE RD, TABOR CITY, NC 28463-8709
- County
- Columbus
- In care of
- % PHRA ANUSORN
- Primary officer
- Jeffrey Widder, Secretary
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2025
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2025
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Buddhism (X50)
- IRS tax category
- Buddhism