Tibetan Nuns Project
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$434K
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Tibetan Nuns Project?
Tibetan Nuns Project is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Pema Chodron Foundation ($90K), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($82K), Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071 ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $434K in grants to Tibetan Nuns Project between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pema Chodron Foundation | $90,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $82,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071 | $75,069 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Vermont Community Foundation | $43,000 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $20,475 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Betsy Gordon Foundation | $18,000 | 1 | 2019 |
| Tahoe Community Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Brandenburg Family Foundation | $14,500 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $12,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Ron and Eva-Maria Sher Foundation | $11,500 | 4 | 2023–2025 |
| The Newcomb Foundation | $11,250 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Cramer Karuna Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| BESS Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Seattle Foundation | $6,600 | 2 | 2020 |
| Network for Good | $6,236 | 1 | 2020 |
| Dyer Family Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Mindful Breath Foundation Inc | $2,180 | 2 | 2019–2020 |
| Houston Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Zaleski Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Sea Stone Foundation | $358 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Conrad N Hilton Foundation | $300 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2019) to $129K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $22K.
What grants has Tibetan Nuns Project received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | INTERNATIONAL | $14,475 |
| 2025 | The Ron and Eva-Maria Sher Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Ron and Eva-Maria Sher Foundation | Funds For Housing for Elder Nuns and Furnishing a Retreat Center | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Houston Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Zaleski Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
| 2024 | The Vermont Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Pema Chodron Foundation | Support of nuns in retreat | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $12,500 |
| 2024 | Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071 | RETREAT CENTER AT SHUGSEP | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Newcomb Foundation | SUPPORT ONGOING OPERATIONS | $6,250 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Cramer Karuna Foundation | BALANCE WITHOUT CONDITION FOR WHATEVER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Brandenburg Family Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE AND EMPOWER NUNS OF THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST TRADITION AS TEACHERS AND LEADERS. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Ron and Eva-Maria Sher Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Dyer Family Foundation Inc | OPERATING | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Sea Stone Foundation | RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, OR ARTISTIC | $250 |
| 2023 | Pema Chodron Foundation | Support of nuns in retreat | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071 | RETREAT CENTER AT SHUGSEP | $16,000 |
| 2023 | Tahoe Community Foundation | Well-Being | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Cramer Karuna Foundation | BALANCE WITHOUT CONDITION FOR WHATEVER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Newcomb Foundation | SUPPORT ONGOING OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Brandenburg Family Foundation | SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE AND EMPOWER NUNS OF THE TIBETAN BUDDHIST TRADITION AS TEACHERS AND LEADERS. | $3,000 |
| 2023 | The Ron and Eva-Maria Sher Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Dyer Family Foundation Inc | OPERATING | $500 |
| 2023 | Sea Stone Foundation | RELIGIOUS, EDUCATIONAL, OR ARTISTIC | $108 |
| 2022 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Civil Participation | $57,000 |
| 2022 | The Vermont Community Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $23,000 |
| 2022 | Pema Chodron Foundation | Support of nuns in retreat | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071 | VEHICLE FOR SHUGSEP NUNNERY | $15,740 |
| 2022 | BESS Family Foundation | GENERAL GRANT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Tibetan Nuns Project?
Tibetan Nuns Project is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Pema Chodron Foundation ($90K), Silicon Valley Community Foundation ($82K), Oliver & Jennie Donaldson CHAR(1071 ($75K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $434K in grants to Tibetan Nuns Project between 2019–2025.
Who is Tibetan Nuns Project's largest funder?
Pema Chodron Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Tibetan Nuns Project, with $90K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Tibetan Nuns Project received?
IRS 990 filings record $434K in grants to Tibetan Nuns Project across 47 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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