Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association
Nwtca's objective is to preserve the tibetan culture and share it with the greater community of portland metro area and to provide a cultural and spiritual home for tibetans living in Oregon and southwest washington.
Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association at a glance
In short: Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association gave $34K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $34K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $33,602
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $33,602
- -21.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $33,602
- Total assets
- $2,679,826
- +3.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Office of Tibet ($34K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association gives
- Giving grew 51% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $92K (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $34K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Tibet New York, NY | Voluntary Contribution | $33,602 |
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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 | $2,679,826 | $427,007 | $359,265 | $33,602 | 1 | $11,679 |
| 2023 | $2,597,035 | $394,275 | $316,093 | $42,892 | 1 | $15,030 |
| 2022 | $2,509,683 | $222,040 | $259,833 | $38,411 | 1 | $505 |
| 2021 | $2,534,670 | $99,450 | $205,082 | $22,292 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $2,620,417 | $147,557 | $265,250 | $91,954 | Total only | $391 |
| 2019 | $2,737,718 | $326,735 | $357,260 | $41,906 | 1 | $391 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association
Based on IRS filings
Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34K. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association is led by Lobsang Namru, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 10 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lobsang Namru
President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dorjee Kartso
Facilities Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rinzing Choephel
Cultural Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tenzin Choenyi
Education Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tenzin Delek
Spiritual Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tenzin Yangdon
Event Director
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tashi Namgyal
Secretary
Events Manager → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tenzin Tashi
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dolma Khasartsang
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tenzin Kunkhen
Accountant
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Norbu Tsering (2021–2023) — Accountant
- Former: Tsering Wangdhen (2021–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Dhongthog Kelsang (2023) — President
- Former: Khandor (2023) — Education Director
- Former: Lobsang Dhondup (2023) — Spiritual Director
- Former: Tenzin Gyalpo (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Tenzin Zora (2023) — Event Director
- Former: Tsering Kalden (2023) — Program
- Former: Jamyang Shuretsang (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Karma Wangchuk (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Norzom Lala (2021–2022) — Program
- Former: Tamding Tseten (2021–2022) — Events Manager
- Former: Tenzin Ngodup (2021–2022) — Education Director
- Former: Dekyi Moenbook (2022) — Spiritual Director
- Former: Deckyi Lhamo (2021) — Spiritual Director
- Former: Karma Tsering (2021) — Cultural Director
- Former: Gelek Gyatso (2019–2020) — Spiritual Director
- Former: Jigme Dorjee (2019–2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Kyi Kyi (2019–2020) — Program & Secretary
- Former: Sonam Choezom (2019–2020) — Education Director
- Former: Tashi Dhondup (2019–2020) — Event & Culture Director
- Former: Tashi Lhamo Kartsang (2019–2020) — Accountant
- Former: Tashi Tsering (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Tenzin Choetso (2019–2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association
How much does Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association give each year?
Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association gave $34K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $43K across 1 grant.
How large is Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association?
Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $427K.
What is Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association?
Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Portland, OR. It holds $2.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association operate?
Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association has awarded grants in New York.
What is Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association's EIN?
Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1172207. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 20, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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