Yeshe Khorlo Foundation
Yeshe Khorlo Foundation is identified in its IRS filing as a private foundation. Its location is not provided in the available filing information. In 2025, it made grants supporting contemplative wisdom, Buddhist institutions and practice, monastic welfare, education, and the publication of Buddhist teachings.
Key facts about Yeshe Khorlo Foundation
In short: Yeshe Khorlo Foundation gave $4.8M across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $687K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 90-1069396
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,810,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $687,143
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $2,858,796
- Primary geography
- New York (2% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.9M
-62.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.8M
+1200.0% YoY
Grant Count
7
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$687K
+1014.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Yeshe Khorlo Foundation reported a distributable amount of $170K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Yeshe Khorlo Foundation gives
- Giving grew 1649% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants show support for the preservation of contemplative wisdom and centers for ancient learning; food, clothing, education, and healthcare for monastics; Buddhist education and lecture programs; women’s leadership training in Tibetan Buddhism; and the development and publication of Buddhist teachings.
Among its grantees, The Tibet Center describes its mission as providing education about Buddhism and spiritual traditions, including study, teaching, lectures, retreats, rituals, and meditation. Maitripa College says it provides education and training leading to a graduate degree in Buddhist Studies. Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive describes its mission as educating the general public about the teachings of Lama Yeshe and Lama Zopa Rinpoche.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported seven grants totaling $4,810,000. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $4,500,000, with a median of $50,000.
The largest award was $4,500,000 to Gaden Phodramg Foundation of the Dalai Lama for programs focused on preserving contemplative wisdom and establishing centers for ancient learning. Other awards included $100,000 to Palpung Munishasan Dharmchakra Sangh for its Sangha Cares program; $70,000 to The Tibet Center for operating support; $50,000 to Rights Action Lab for work on a report about colonial boarding schools and the future of Tibet; $40,000 to Maitripa College for a community project supporting women’s leadership through monastic training; $30,000 to The Rato Dratsang Foundation for food and medical assistance to monastics in Karnataka, India; and $20,000 to Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive for developing and publishing teachings.
How to Apply
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 96% of grant dollars went to recipients listed with “?” for state, 2% to New York, 1% to Massachusetts, and 1% to Oregon. The filing does not identify the state represented by “?”. Named recipients include organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and Oregon; one grant purpose refers to support for monastics in Karnataka, India.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $275K (2022) to $4.8M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $4.8M.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gaden Phodramg Foundation of the Dalai Lama ($4.5M). Together the top 7 received $4.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 34 (50%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gaden Phodramg Foundation of the Dalai Lama | The grant is to support the programs with focus on the preservation of contemplative wisdom and the establishment of centers for the ancient learning. | $4,500,000 |
| Palpung Munishasan Dharmchakra Sangh | The grant is for the sangha cares program 2025-26 to provide food, clothing, education and healthcare for 1,026 monks, nuns and staff. | $100,000 |
| The Tibet Center Inc New York, NY | General operating grant to support the administrative functions and lecture programs in the New York city and New Jersey locations for 2025. | $70,000 |
| Rights Action Lab Inc Somerville, MA | The grant is to support the launch and promotion of the report on colonial boarding schools and the future of tibet. | $50,000 |
| Maitripa College Portland, OR | The grant is for maitripa rabjungma community project to empower women by creating leadership opportunities in tibetan buddhism through residential monastic training program. | $40,000 |
| The Rato Dratsang Foundation New York, NY | The grant is for 2025 rato food and medical assistance program to house, feed and provide medical assistance to the monastics who live and study at the re-established rato dratsang in karnataka, india. | $30,000 |
| Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive Inc Lincoln, MA | The grant is to support the development and publication of lama yeshe and lama zopa rinpoches teaching. | $20,000 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,858,796 | $143,473 | $4,879,440 | $4,810,000 (7) |
| 2024 | $7,594,763 | -$136,786 | $461,373 | $370,000 (6) |
| 2023 | $8,192,922 | $196,832 | $956,951 | $870,000 (8) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,858,796 | $7,594,763 | $8,192,922 |
| Revenue | $143,473 | $-136,786 | $196,832 |
| Expenses | $4,879,440 | $461,373 | $956,951 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,879,440 | $461,373 | $956,951 |
| Distributable Amount | $170,121 | $372,351 | $373,243 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Aragon Trust Company as trustee, Sharon Hsu as an officer, Nita Ing as an officer/enforcer, and Robert Hung as an enforcer.
Yeshe Khorlo Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Aragon Trust Company
Trustee
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $55K (2025)
Sharon Hsu
Officer
Officer, Enforcer & Secretary → Officer, 2023
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nita Ing
Officer & Enforcer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hung
Enforcer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $55K, to Aragon Trust Company (Trustee).
Contact
Phone: (215) 561-4200
Website: https://yeshekhorlo.de
Frequently asked questions about Yeshe Khorlo Foundation
How much does Yeshe Khorlo Foundation give each year?
Yeshe Khorlo Foundation gave $4.8M across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $370K across 6 grants.
What is Yeshe Khorlo Foundation's typical grant size?
Yeshe Khorlo Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $687,143, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Yeshe Khorlo Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of Yeshe Khorlo Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Yeshe Khorlo Foundation's largest grantees?
Yeshe Khorlo Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Gaden Phodramg Foundation of the Dalai Lama ($4,500,000), Palpung Munishasan Dharmchakra Sangh ($100,000) and The Tibet Center Inc ($70,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Yeshe Khorlo Foundation?
Yeshe Khorlo Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $170K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Yeshe Khorlo Foundation fund?
The available sources do not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Yeshe Khorlo Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Yeshe Khorlo Foundation make grants?
The 2025 filing reports that 96% of grant dollars went to recipients listed with “?” for state, 2% to New York, 1% to Massachusetts, and 1% to Oregon. The filing does not identify the state represented by “?”. Named recipients include organizations in New York, Massachusetts, and Oregon; one grant purpose refers to support for monastics in Karnataka, India.
What is Yeshe Khorlo Foundation's EIN?
Yeshe Khorlo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 90-1069396. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Yeshe Khorlo Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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