Nyingma Institute
The Nyingma Institute was founded in 1972 by tibetan teacher and author tarthang tulku to present the teachings of the tibetan tradition to the west. For full statement)
Nyingma Institute at a glance
In short: Nyingma Institute gave $123K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $123K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,222
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $123,222
- -5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $123,222
- Total assets
- $2,940,561
- +6.2% 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 Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Head Lama TNMC ($123K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Nyingma Institute gives
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $123K (2025) to $195K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Head Lama TNMC Cazadero, CA | Program Support | $123,222 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,940,561 | $1,018,215 | $903,128 | $123,222 | 1 | $1,025 |
| 2024 | $2,768,874 | $614,393 | $1,040,283 | $130,216 | 1 | $384 |
| 2023 | $3,169,590 | $853,535 | $884,195 | $170,000 | 2 | $433 |
| 2022 | $3,160,186 | $635,218 | $896,325 | $195,000 | 1 | $3,432 |
| 2021 | $3,438,844 | $827,344 | $620,199 | $170,750 | 2 | $6,753 |
| 2020 | $3,233,059 | $691,654 | $749,422 | $160,118 | 2 | $661 |
About Nyingma Institute
Based on IRS filings
Nyingma Institute is a public charity focused on religion, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $123K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Nyingma Institute is led by Pema Gellek, Co-Dean & CEO on every filing since 2020; 3 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Pema Gellek
Co-Dean & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Lama Palzang
Co-Dean & Trustee
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$834 (2023) → $4K (2025)
Hugh Joswick
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Hurd
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Kingsland
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Santosh Philip
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Riskin
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pauline Yu
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Copenhagen (2020–2023) — CFO & Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Pauline Yu (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Nyingma Institute
How much does Nyingma Institute give each year?
Nyingma Institute gave $123K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $130K across 1 grant.
How large is Nyingma Institute?
Nyingma Institute reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Nyingma Institute?
Nyingma Institute is a public charity focused on religion, based in Berkeley, CA. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Nyingma Institute operate?
Nyingma Institute has awarded grants in California.
What is Nyingma Institute's EIN?
Nyingma Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3081194. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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