Wat Carolina
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
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.
- Income
- $84,345
- Spending
- $51,304
- Reserves
- 9.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 9.9 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- $5,702 spent. To promote the practice of Buddhist philosophies, teachings and support the religious/spiritual needs of the local Buddhist community Wat Carolina has worked with its sister temple to give sermons and lead the ceremonies at this past years Buddhist holidays and celebrations. Because the Wat Carolina temple has not yet been built Phra (Monk) Anusorn has been living at and operating out of the Buddhist temple in Bolivia NC. At each holiday and calibration money is raised through member and guest donations. Wat Carolina has used monies raised to pay for the officiaries and Monks who lead the services and gave sermons. There were no cost incurred as volunteers do the set up and bring the food given to the Monks and attendees.
- Phra (Monk) Anusorn guides weekly Buddhist meditation classes and sessions with the other Monks at our sister temple in Bolivia, while the Wat Carolina temple is being built. These class are open to the public and to members of the temple. The Monks are not paid for this service so there is no direct cost.
- Phra Anusorn provides spiritual support and consoling to the public and to temple members while he stays at our sister temple during the fund raising and construction of the Wat Carolina temple. The Monks are not paid for this so there is no direct cost for these services.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.