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THE FUND'S MISSION IS TO HELP TIBETANS REBUILD AND IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND PRESERVE THEIR DISTINCT CULTURAL HERITAGE AND NATIONAL IDENTITY.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$17.5M
Program Spending
94%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$17.1M
Total Expenses
▼$13.2M
Total Assets
$14.4M
Total Liabilities
▼$1.4M
Net Assets
$13M
Officer Compensation
→$384.5K
Other Salaries
$154K
Investment Income
$358.2K
Fundraising
▼$28K
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $600.7K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
University of Delaware91-1955015 | Newark, DE | $56.9K | Cash | Students Support |
Tibetan Community Development Fund53-0196584 | Washington, DC | $50K | Cash | Religion and Culture |
Plateanx LLC27-3974324 | Bozeman, MT | $48.5K | Cash | Religion and Culture |
The office of Tibet13-1999289 | Washington, DC | $47.2K | Cash | Community Development |
Wild Neko Pictures Inc33-1306390 | New York, NY | $46.8K | Cash | Religion and Culture |
Tibetan Community of NYNJ | Woodside, NY | $45K | Cash | Community Development |
Indiana University35-6001673 | Bloomington, IN | $38.8K | Cash | Students Support |
North Western University36-2167817 | Evanston, IL | $34.2K | Cash | Students Support |
University at Buffalo16-1514621 | Buffalo, NY | $31K | Cash | Students Support |
Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta, GA | $24.4K | Cash | Students Support |
International House13-1624048 | New York, NY | $23.7K | Cash | Students Support |
Rochester Institute of Technology16-0743140 | Rochester, NY | $23.7K | Cash | Students Support |
UC Berkeley94-6002123 | Bekeley, CA | $23.2K | Cash | Students Support |
Rutgers State University of New Jersey22-6001086 | New Brunswich, NJ | $22.3K | Cash | Students Support |
Orbitz36-4349713 | CHICAGO, IL | $18.1K | Cash | Students Support |
NABU Global Inc90-0888570 | New York, NY | $15K | Cash | Gift of Education |
Teachers College13-1624202 | New York, NY | $13.6K | Cash | Students Support |
Himalayan Elders Project47-2383238 | Woodside, NY | $12K | Cash | Students Support |
University of Northern Iowa42-6004333 | Ceder Falls, IA | $7,298 | Cash | Students Support |
CORT Furniture Rental | — | $6,766 | Cash | Students Support |
University of Massachusetts54-2084125 | Boston, MA | $6,397 | Cash | Students Support |
University of Denver84-0404231 | Denver, CO | $5,823 | Cash | Students Support |
| Total | $600.7K | |||
Newark, DE
$56.9K
Washington, DC
$50K
Bozeman, MT
$48.5K
Washington, DC
$47.2K
New York, NY
$46.8K
Tibetan Community of NYNJ
Woodside, NY
$45K
Bloomington, IN
$38.8K
Evanston, IL
$34.2K
Buffalo, NY
$31K
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA
$24.4K
New York, NY
$23.7K
Rochester, NY
$23.7K
Bekeley, CA
$23.2K
New Brunswich, NJ
$22.3K
CHICAGO, IL
$18.1K
New York, NY
$15K
New York, NY
$13.6K
Woodside, NY
$12K
Ceder Falls, IA
$7,298
CORT Furniture Rental
$6,766
Boston, MA
$6,397
Denver, CO
$5,823
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$111M
Awards Found
44
Agency for International Development
$39.5M
THE TIBET FUND FOR STRENGTHENING SELF RELIANCE AND RESILIENCE OF TIBETAN COMMUNITIES' IN INDIA AND NEPAL
Agency for International Development
$8.7M
STRENGTHENING ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RESILIENCE OF TIBETAN COMMUNITIES IN SOUTH ASIA
Department of State
$5.4M
PROTECTION AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE FOR TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA
Department of State
$4.6M
TO PROTECT AND MEET HUMANITARIAN NEEDS OF VULNERABLE TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA.
Department of State
$3.4M
HUMANITARIAN AID AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA
Agency for International Development
$3.2M
TIBETAN HEALTH SYSTEM AND CAPACITY STRENGTHENING PROJECT
Department of State
$2.8M
PROGRAM FOR PROTECTION AND IMPROVED HEALTH AND EDUCATION FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA
Department of State
$2.8M
PROGRAM FOR PROTECTION & IMPROVED HEALTH AND EDUCATION FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA
Department of State
$2.7M
PROGRAM FOR PROTECTION AND IMPROVED HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND LIVELIHOODS FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA
Department of State
$2.5M
PROGRAM FOR PROTECTION AND IMPROVED HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND LIVELIHOODS FOR THE MOST VULNERABLE TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA
Department of State
$2.5M
TO PROTECT AND MEET HUMANITARIAN NEEDS OF VULNERABLE TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA, EMPOWERING THEM TO LEAD DIGNIFIED LIVES IN EXILE AND PROGRESS TOWARD GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
Department of State
$2.5M
PROGRAM FOR PROTECTION AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE FOR TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA
Department of State
$2.5M
HUMANITARIAN AID AND CAPACITY-BUILDING FOR TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA
Department of State
$2.4M
HUMANITARIAN ADI AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA
Department of State
$2.3M
HUMANITARIAN AID AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA
Department of State
$2.2M
HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE FOR TIBETAN REFUGEES IN INDIA AND NEPAL
Department of State
$2.2M
PROTECTION AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE FOR TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA
Department of State
$2M
TO PROTECT AND MEET HUMANITARIAN NEEDS OF VULNERABLE TIBETAN REFUGEES IN SOUTH ASIA, EMPOWERING THEM TO LEAD DIGNIFIED LIVES IN EXILE AND PROGRESS TOWARD GREATER SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Department of State
$1.7M
THE TIBETAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM BRINGS TALENTED TIBETAN YOUNG ADULTS FROM THE REFUGEE POPULATIONS IN INDIA AND NEPAL TO THE U.S. TO EARN MASTER'S DEGREES IN FIELDS OF IMPORTANCE TO THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES.
Department of State
$805K
TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TIBETAN STUDENTS FROM INDIA AND NEPAL TO PURSUE TWO-YEAR MASTER'S DEGREES IN THE UNITED STATES IN FIELDS THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES UPON THEIR RETURN HOME. AND, TO PROMOTE CULTURAL EXCHANGE WITH AMERICANS.
Department of State
$800K
TO SUPPORT RECRUITMENT & SELECTION, PLACEMENT & MONITORING OF STUDENTS FROM TIBETAN REFUGEES RESIDING IN INDIA & NEPAL AT ACCREDITED US ACADEMIC INST
Department of State
$750K
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS FROM THE TIBETAN REFUFEE
Department of State
$744K
ASSISTANCE TO GRANTEES FROM THE TIBETAN REFUGEE COMMUNITIES
Department of State
$710K
TO SUPPORT THE RECRUITMENT, SELECTION, PLACEMENT & MONITORING OF STUDENTS FROM TIBETAN EXILE COMMUNITY IN INDIA & NEPAL AT ACCREDITED US ACADEMIC INS
Department of State
$705.4K
PROVIDE TIBETAN STUDENTS FROM INDIA & NEPAL OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE TWO-YEAR MASTER DEGREES IN THE U.S. IN FIELDS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES.
Department of State
$675K
TO PROVIDE FUTURE TIBETAN LEADERS FROM INDIA AND NEPAL THE OPPORTUNITY TO PURSUE MASTERS DEGREES IN THE UNITED STATES IN FIELDS THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR COMMUNITIES UPON THEIR RETURN HOME AFTER PROGRAM COMPETITION.
Department of State
$675K
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TIBETAN STUDENTS FROM INDIA AND NEPAL TO PURSUE TWO YEAR MASTER DEGREES AND CULTURAL EXCHANGE IN THE UNITED STATES IN FIELDS THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES AFTER PROGRAM COMPLETION.
Department of State
$675K
TO EDUCATE TIBETAN LEADERS VIA TWO YEAR MASTER DEGREES IN THE U.S. IN FIELDS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES UPON COMPLETION AND RETURN.
Department of State
$675K
PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR TIBETAN STUDENTS (INDIA AND NEPAL) TO PURSUE MASTER DEGREES IN THE U.S. IN FIELDS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO THEIR HOME COMMUNITIES
Department of State
$347.1K
EARTHQUAKE DISASTER RELIEF FOR VULNERABLE TIBETAN REFUGEES IN NEPAL
Department of State
$97.6K
EARTHQUAKE DISASTER RELIEF FOR VULNERABLE TIBETAN REFUGEES IN NEPAL
Department of State
$50K
ENGAGE WITH ALUMNI OF THE TIBETAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM ALUMNI BASED IN INDIA TO IMPLEMENT MICRO AND SMALL-SCALE PROJECTS.
Department of State
$13.4K
ENGAGE WITH TSP ALUMNI AND TIBETAN COMMUNITY IN EXILE THROUGH ALUMNI INITIATED PROJECT BASED ON EARLY CHILDHOOD CARE AND EDUCATION.
Department of State
$13.2K
THE RECIPIENT WILL USE THESE FUNDS TO ORGANIZ AN ALUMNI WORKSHOP ON LEADERSHIP AND TEAM BUILDING FOR ALUMNI OF THE TIBETAN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM LIVING
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
9
Clean Audits
8
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $8.6M | Yes | 2025-09-30 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $9.6M | Yes | 2024-09-30 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $8.7M | Yes | 2023-09-28 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $8.4M | Yes | 2022-09-01 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $6.1M | No | 2021-09-28 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $8.7M | No | 2020-09-16 |
| 2018 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $9.1M | Yes | 2019-09-29 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $8.9M | Yes | 2018-09-27 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $5.3M | Yes | 2017-09-28 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$8.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$9.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$8.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$8.4M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$6.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$8.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$9.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$8.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$5.3M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $17.5M | $17.1M | $13.2M | $14.4M | $13M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $12.4M | $12.1M | $11.8M | $9.7M | $8.5M |
| 2022 | $11.6M | $10.8M | $10.6M | $7.9M | $7.5M |
| 2021 | $9.5M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Robert Ankerson | President | 35 | $166.8K | $0 | $19.1K | $185.9K |
| Lhakpa Jhangowa | Director Of Finance And Grants | 35 | $79.6K | $0 | $35.2K | $114.8K |
| Yangzom Shawa | Director Of Sponsorship And Administration | 35 | $78.6K | $0 | $5,165 | $83.7K |
| Geoffrey Menin | Vice Chairman | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Lemle | Chairman | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Robert Ankerson
President
$185.9K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$166.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$19.1K
Lhakpa Jhangowa
Director Of Finance And Grants
$114.8K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$79.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$35.2K
Yangzom Shawa
Director Of Sponsorship And Administration
$83.7K
Hrs/Wk
35
Compensation
$78.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$5,165
Geoffrey Menin
Vice Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michael Lemle
Chairman
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champa N Weinreb | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ethan David Goldings | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jigme Shingsar | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nima R T Binara | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nina Schroeder | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rinchen Dharlo | Trustee |
Champa N Weinreb
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ethan David Goldings
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jigme Shingsar
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $9.4M |
| $9.8M |
| $8.2M |
| $7.9M |
| 2020 | $8.4M | $8.1M | $8.7M | $9.1M | $7.9M |
| 2019 | $11.2M | $11M | $10.8M | $8.4M | $7.8M |
| 2018 | $10.3M | $10.1M | $11.3M | $7.3M | $6.9M |
| 2017 | $11.2M | $10.5M | $10.9M | $8.4M | $8.2M |
| 2016 | $8.1M | $7.8M | $6.9M | $8.6M | $8.1M |
| 2015 | $6.7M | $6.7M | $6.1M | $7.4M | $6.7M |
| 2014 | $6.2M | $6M | $5.9M | $6.7M | $6.2M |
| 2013 | $5.8M | $5.4M | $5.1M | $6.5M | $5.9M |
| 2012 | $5.1M | $4.9M | $4.8M | $5.4M | $5.1M |
| 2011 | $5.7M | $5.5M | $6.5M | $6.9M | $4.7M |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 2001 | 990 | — |
| 2000 | 990 | — |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Tenzin C Wangyal | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tenzing T Lama | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tsewang Namgyal | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Nima R T Binara
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nina Schroeder
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rinchen Dharlo
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tenzin C Wangyal
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tenzing T Lama
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tsewang Namgyal
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0