The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture
The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $284K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $5K.
The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture at a glance
In short: The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $883.333), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,300
- -74.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $883
- -82.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $284,053
- +6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Thubten Dhargye Ling ($2K across 2 grants). Together the top 5 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 13 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $23K (2022). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder Lhasa Sister Project Boulder, CO | To provide medical care and support for poor Tibetans in Tibet | $1,000 |
| Tibet Fund New York, NY | for the promotion of tibetan Medicine and its practice in India | $1,000 |
| Thubten Dharye Ling Long Beach, CA | Promotion and preservation of Tibetan Buddhism and Tibetan medical rituals in India | $1,000 |
| Thubten Dhargye Ling Long Beach, CA | Promotion and preservation of Tibetan Buddhist culture and medicine rituals | $1,000 |
| Thubten Dhargye Ling Long Beach, CA | promotion and preservation of Tibetan Buddhist culture and Buddhist medicine rituals | $800 |
| International Children Education Los Angeles, CA | Support Eastern cultural learning and teaching | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $284,053 | $16,408 | $2,511 | $5,300 | 6 | $26,622 |
| 2023 | $267,059 | $24,186 | $22,045 | $20,500 | 4 | $20,500 |
| 2022 | $264,918 | $17,044 | $22,508 | $22,508 | 3 | $22,508 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dickey Nyerongsha
Presidenty
CEO → Presidenty, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lobsang Rapgay
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abbot Foote
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture
How much does The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture give each year?
The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $21K across 4 grants.
What is The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture's typical grant size?
The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $883, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture give grants?
The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (19%) and New York (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were Long Beach, CA (3 grants).
Does The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture's largest grantees?
The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture's largest 2024 grantees include Thubten Dhargye Ling ($1,800 across 2 grants), Boulder Lhasa Sister Project ($1,000) and Tibet Fund ($1,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture?
The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture reported $284K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $16K.
What is The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture?
The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $284K in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture's EIN?
The Nyerongsha Institute of Tibetan Medicine and Culture's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2161094. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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