Tibet Fund Inc
Founded in 1981 under the patronage of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, The Tibet Fund is the leading nonprofit organization dedicated to safeguarding Tibet's cultural heritage and strengthening Tibetan communities, both in exile and inside Tibet.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.4M
+49.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$601K
+18.1% YoY
Grant Count
22
+10.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+7.4% YoY
About Tibet Fund Inc
Based on IRS filings
Tibet Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 22 grants totaling $601K. Net investment income was $358K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,429,768 | $9,682,601 | $7,932,663 |
| Revenue | $17,473,538 | $12,389,267 | $11,646,812 |
| Expenses | $13,174,832 | $11,803,727 | $10,606,932 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $358,157 | $264,435 | $818,419 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
85 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Delaware ($56,883), Tibetan Community Development Fund ($50,000), Plateanx LLC ($48,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Plateanx LLC Bozeman, MT | Religion and Culture | $48,500 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA | Students Support | $24,436 |
| Indiana University Bloomington, IN | Students Support | $38,823 |
| Rutgers State University of New Jersey New Brunswich, NJ | Students Support | $22,286 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | Students Support | $31,048 |
| University of Massachusetts Boston, MA | Students Support | $6,397 |
| University of Northern Iowa Ceder Falls, IA | Students Support | $7,298 |
| North Western University Evanston, IL | Students Support | $34,237 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Students Support | $56,883 |
| Himalayan Elders Project Woodside, NY | Students Support | $12,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFFREY MENIN | VICE CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL LEMLE | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| CHAMPA N WEINREB | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ETHAN DAVID GOLDINGS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JIGME SHINGSAR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NIMA R T BINARA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| NINA SCHROEDER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RINCHEN DHARLO | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TENZIN C WANGYAL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TENZING T LAMA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TSEWANG NAMGYAL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| LHAKPA JHANGOWA | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND GRANTS | 35 | $79,637 |
| ROBERT ANKERSON | PRESIDENT | 35 | $166,780 |
| YANGZOM SHAWA | DIRECTOR OF SPONSORSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION | 35 | $78,581 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tibet Fund Inc?
Tibet Fund Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $14.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Tibet Fund Inc?
As of 2024, Tibet Fund Inc holds $14.4M in total assets with $17.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 22 grants totaling $601K in 2024.
Where does Tibet Fund Inc operate?
Tibet Fund Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Tibet Fund Inc award?
In 2024, Tibet Fund Inc awarded 22 grants totaling $601K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Tibet Fund Inc's EIN?
Tibet Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3115145. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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