Tergar Institute Inc
The Tergar Institute creates courses for people of all backgrounds that combine the study and practice of vajrayana buddhism through experiential and applied approaches to learning, and look toward ways the vajrayana buddhist tradition can impact today's world.
Tergar Institute Inc at a glance
In short: Tergar Institute Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $15,000
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $25,293
- -85.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Tergar Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yongey Foundation ($15K).
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 $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yongey Foundation Steamboat Springs, CO | To Help with Tergar Retreats | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,293 | $444,139 | $468,340 | $15,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $174,291 | $275,532 | $295,617 | — | — |
| 2023 | $66,937 | $111,983 | $45,046 | — | — |
About Tergar Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Tergar Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Brattlebro, VT. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $25K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tergar Institute Inc is led by George Hughes, Co-Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2023); all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Hughes
Co-Executive Director
Treasurer → Co-Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $68K (2025)
Justin Kelley
Co-Executive Director
President → Co-Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$9K (2023) → $44K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sandra Fernandez (2023–2024) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 $68K, to George Hughes (Co-Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Tergar Institute Inc
How much does Tergar Institute Inc give each year?
Tergar Institute Inc gave $15K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Tergar Institute Inc?
Tergar Institute Inc reported $25K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $444K.
What is Tergar Institute Inc?
Tergar Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Brattlebro, VT. It holds $25K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Tergar Institute Inc operate?
Tergar Institute Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Tergar Institute Inc's EIN?
Tergar Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3374052. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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 June 17, 2026)
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