International Campaign for Tibet
To promote human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of tibet.
International Campaign for Tibet at a glance
In short: International Campaign for Tibet reported $273K in grants paid in 2024 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2024)
- $273,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +930.2% vs 2023
- Total assets
- $9,139,668
- +15.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $5,892,081
- +36.7% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $189,008
- +0.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $4,738,760
- +13.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to International Campaign for Tibet
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from International Campaign for Tibet
Who International Campaign for Tibet funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $273K (2024). In 2024 it reported $273K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Tibet Fund NY, NY | Tibetean Empowerment | $6,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,139,668 | $5,892,081 | $4,738,760 | $273,000 | Total only | $189,008 |
| 2023 | $7,923,187 | $4,310,375 | $4,162,382 | $26,500 | Total only | $188,592 |
| 2022 | $7,533,125 | $4,939,842 | $3,817,437 | $32,500 | Total only | $67,504 |
| 2021 | $7,002,861 | $4,475,763 | $3,634,454 | $6,200 | 1 | $64,745 |
| 2020 | $6,434,458 | $5,193,116 | $3,522,773 | $32,445 | Total only | $1,363 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About International Campaign for Tibet
Based on IRS filings
International Campaign for Tibet is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.1M in total assets. In 2024, it reported $273K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $189K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Campaign for Tibet is led by Tencho Gyatso, President on every filing since 2023; 4 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tencho Gyatso
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$115K (2023) → $120K (2024)
Richard Gere
Chair & Board of Directors
Chair → Chair & Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Franz Matzner
Director of Government Rel
Director of Government Relations → Director of Government Rel, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$101K (2023) → $107K (2024)
Bhuchung K. Tsering
Head Research & Monitori
Interim President → Head Research & Monitoring, 2023
Head Research & Monitoring → Head Research & Monitori, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$100K (2020) → $110K (2024)
Lesley Rich
Corporate Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$84K (2020) → $102K (2024)
Ellen Bork
Board of Directors
Director → Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gare Smith
Board of Directors
Vice Chair → Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Ackerly
Board of Directors
Director & Finance Committee → Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Pitts
Board of Directors
Director → Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Cesak
Board of Directors
Director → Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Schroeder
Treasurer
Treasurer & Finance Committee → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tempa Tsering
Board of Directors
Director → Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tony Karam
Board of Directors
Director → Board of Directors, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise Pacini
Board of Directors
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Matteo Mecacci (2020) — President · Filing note: Resigned
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $120K, to Tencho Gyatso (President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Campaign for Tibet
How much does International Campaign for Tibet give each year?
International Campaign for Tibet reported $273K in grants paid in 2024 on its 2024 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2023 it reported $27K in grants paid.
How large is International Campaign for Tibet?
International Campaign for Tibet reported $9.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What is International Campaign for Tibet?
International Campaign for Tibet is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $9.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does International Campaign for Tibet operate?
International Campaign for Tibet has awarded grants in New York.
What is International Campaign for Tibet's EIN?
International Campaign for Tibet's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1570071. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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