The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc
The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values at mit is dedicated to inquiry, dialogue, and education on the ethical and humane dimensions of life. As a collaborative and nonpartisan think tank, the center focuses on the development of interdisciplinary research and programs in varied fields of knowledge, from science and technology to education and international relations. Our programs emphasize responsibility and examine meaningfulness and moral purpose between individuals, organizations, and societies. The center was founded to honor the vision of the fourteenth dalai lama and his call for a holistic education that includes the development of human and global ethics.
The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc at a glance
In short: The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $200K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $200,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $200,000
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $7,832,233
- +7.3% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Prajnopaya Institute and Foundation ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prajnopaya Institute and Foundation Mesa, AZ | Partnership to Support Core Programs in India | $200,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $7,832,233 | $735,832 | $273,941 | $200,000 | 1 | $274,901 |
| 2022 | $7,297,250 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $7,285,481 | $114,660 | $85,836 | — | — | $3,627 |
| 2020 | $7,277,510 | $160,975 | $147,049 | — | — | $11,906 |
| 2019 | $7,244,496 | $928,706 | $185,593 | — | — | $74,032 |
About The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Mesa, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $7.8M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $275K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc is led by Tenzin Priyadarshi, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Tenzin Priyadarshi
President & CEO
President, Director & CEO → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Morrison
Chair of the Board
Chair of Board → Chair of the Board, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Javier Prieto
COO
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$110K (2019) → $0 (2023)
Samdhong Rinpoche
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $73K, to Javier Prieto (COO).
Frequently asked questions about The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc
How much does The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc give each year?
The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc?
The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $736K.
What is The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc?
The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Mesa, AZ. It holds $7.8M in total assets as of 2023.
Where does The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc operate?
The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc's EIN?
The Dalai Lama Center for Ethics and Transformative Values Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0819710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS October 21, 2021)
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