Nyingma Centers
To promote teach and disseminate the Tibetan Nyingma traditions of Buddhism and to make those teachings available to the West in forms appropriate to the contemporary world. To encourage assist and cooperate with related non-profit organizations having the same goals. To develop operate administer and train in education programs the tenets principles practices and rituals of Tibetan Nyingma Buddhism in related organizations throughout the world.
Nyingma Centers at a glance
In short: Nyingma Centers gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $16,881
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $16,881
- Median grant
- $16,881
- Total assets
- $5,137
- -82.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Nyingma Centers funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Head Lama of TNMC ($17K).
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
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Head Lama of TNMC Berkeley, CA | To produce text books in Tibetan style to be shipped and distributed at the 38th Nyingma Monlam World Piece Ceremony in Bodh Gaya India in January 2026. | $16,881 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $5,137 | $248,918 | $395,388 | $16,881 | 1 |
| 2024 | $30,107 | $89,684 | $82,752 | — | — |
| 2023 | $23,175 | $118,515 | $94,185 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $135,365 | $144,640 | — | — |
| 2021 | $8,120 | $142,493 | $137,916 | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,543 | $118,697 | $134,041 | — | — |
About Nyingma Centers
Based on IRS filings
Nyingma Centers is a public charity, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $17K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nyingma Centers is led by Helena Gold, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Helena Gold
CEO
Director President → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudio Mendes Moraes
CFO
Secretary → CFO, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elske van de Hulst
Secretary
Director Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Christoph Bangert (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Rita Toledo (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Elske van de Hults (2024) — Director Treasurer
- Former: Edzo Ebbens (2020–2022) — Director Treasurer
- Former: Salvio Guimaraes (2020–2021) — Director Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Nyingma Centers
How much does Nyingma Centers give each year?
Nyingma Centers gave $17K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Nyingma Centers?
Nyingma Centers reported $5K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $249K.
Where does Nyingma Centers operate?
Nyingma Centers has awarded grants in California.
What is Nyingma Centers's EIN?
Nyingma Centers's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2453435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
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