Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota
To improve the quality of life of the tibetan community in Minnesota; to preserve tibetan cultural, educational & religious traditions; & to preserve & promote the values of the unique tibetan cultural heritage under the auspices of his holiness the dalai lama.
Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota at a glance
In short: Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota gave $46K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $46,068
- -60.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $23,034
- -80.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $23,034
- Total assets
- $2,307,855
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (57% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Office of Tibet ($26K). Together the top 2 received $46K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $117K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Office of Tibet Washington, DC | Tenshug Offering & Ladakh | $26,068 |
| Tehor Tibetan Organization Bloomington, MN | Cultural Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,307,855 | $535,540 | $548,788 | $46,068 | 2 | $6,804 |
| 2024 | $2,228,919 | $693,962 | $524,780 | $116,639 | 1 | $16,781 |
| 2023 | $2,078,532 | $526,546 | $469,848 | — | — | $13,059 |
| 2022 | $2,030,616 | $311,795 | $354,445 | — | — | $2,418 |
| 2021 | $2,050,806 | $370,417 | $287,155 | $21,926 | 1 | $7,889 |
| 2020 | $2,042,607 | $364,398 | $207,079 | — | — | $6,613 |
About Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota
Based on IRS filings
Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in St. Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $7K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota is led by Tenzin Lhamo, President since 2025 (on filings since 2023); none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tenzin Lhamo
President
President, Director & Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sonam Nyendak
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tenzing Tsering
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawa Tashi
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Baro Pema
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kalsang Topgyal
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tenzin Kunkyi
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tsering Lekchung
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kesang Norbu
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kunchok Paichang
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lobsang Lhamo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Namgyal Tsekyi
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rinpo Yak
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tenzen Lhamo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gelek Namgyal
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lhawang Tara
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tashi Nyima
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tenzin Gawa
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tenzig Wangdue
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Tashi Dorjee (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Ngawang Gyaltsen (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Kunga Nyima (2022–2024) — President
- Former: Sonam Dorjee (2022–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Tsering Pema (2022–2024) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Kesang Nobu (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Tenzin Norbu Lama (2023–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jigme Gorap (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Ngawang Dolker (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Tenzin Nordon (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Karma Gangkhar (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Tenzing Sherap (2021–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Tenor Lama (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jampa Ngudup (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ngawang Chime (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Phuntsok Tsawog (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Samten Chodon (2020–2021) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Tenzin Drangsong (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Tsultrim Thartse (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dorje Tsegyal (2020) — Director
- Former: Sonam Arti (2020) — Director
- Former: Tenzin Sherab (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota
How much does Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota give each year?
Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota gave $46K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $117K across 1 grant.
How large is Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota?
Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $536K.
What is Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota?
Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in St. Paul, MN. It holds $2.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota operate?
Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Minnesota.
What is Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota's EIN?
Tibetan American Foundation of Minnesota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1721381. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
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