Houston, TX

VIEN THONG PAGODA

EIN 47-0929200

Faith & Spiritual Communities Congregations & Worship Faith communities AAPI communities

Mission

To preserve and teach the Buddhist faith and Vietnamese cultural traditions, provide religious services and spiritual education, and serve the local community through meditation, education, and charitable activities.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) church Contributions are tax-deductible

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About VIEN THONG PAGODA

Vien Thong Pagoda is a Vietnamese Buddhist temple and registered 501(c)(3) organization based in Houston, Texas. The organization operates as a religious and community center offering regular religious services, meditation and retreat programs, Vietnamese language and cultural classes, and festival observances. In recent years the Pagoda has continued community-facing programming (language classes, meditation retreats, cultural celebrations such as Vesak/Buddha’s Birthday) and maintained formal nonprofit reporting; publicly available nonprofit databases report annual revenues in the hundreds of thousands and multi‑million dollar assets in the most recent reporting years. The organization was formed in the early 2000s and serves a broad Vietnamese and Buddhist community in the Houston area.

Notable achievements

Sustained community programming

Operates ongoing religious services, meditation retreats, Vietnamese language classes and annual cultural festivals that serve local families and older adults.

Organizational and financial stability

Reported sustained annual revenues and significant net assets in recent filings, supporting facility operations and community programs.

Longstanding local presence

Established as a community religious institution since the early 2000s and continues to function as a donor‑facing temple and cultural center.

At a glance

Total assets: $7.8M
Annual revenue: $699K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Church
EIN: 47-0929200
Location: Houston, TX
Website: vienthongtu.net
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Maintains recognized 501(c)(3) tax‑exempt status and is listed as eligible to receive tax‑deductible contributions.

Documented in multiple nonprofit data platforms and Form 990 reporting services, indicating regular public filing activity and transparency.

Positive local community reviews and directory listings reflect a well‑used community role in the Houston Vietnamese and Buddhist communities.

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