PURELAND PROJECT: Form 990, tax year 2021

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Organization
PURELAND PROJECT (EIN 27-4042809)
Tax period
2021-09-01 to 2022-08-31
Filed
2023-01-16
IRS object ID
202310169349301651
Schema version
2021v4.1
Source
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Supplemental Information Detail SupplementalInformationDetail (5 entries)

Form And Line ReferenceFormAndLineReferenceDescExplanationExplanationTxt
OtherThe Pureland Project promotes physical and spiritual well-being through recognizing human interdependent relationship with nature. We leverage best practices to support 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 principles of Pureland Meditation.
Pt VI, Line 1aAll members of the board are independent
Pt VI, Line 8aAll meetings are recorded by minutes.
Pt VI, Line 8bAll committees have meetings and are governed by the board
Pt VI, Line 11bAll members receive a copy of the 990 prior to filing.

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