Tibet Fund
- Assets
- $9.7m
- Revenue
- $12.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 07/1987
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 13-3115145
Organization Overview
Tibet Fund is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (Q12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Tibet Fund employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tibet Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Tibet Fund generated $12.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $11.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.6% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Tibet Fund has awarded 108 individual grants totaling $3,246,189. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE FUND'S MISSION IS TO HELP TIBETANS REBUILD AND IMPROVE THEIR LIVES AND PRESERVE THEIR DISTINCT CULTURAL HERITAGE AND NATIONAL IDENTITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SEE SCHEDULE O.
RELIGION AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION - THE FUND WORKS TO SUSTAIN THE DISTINCT RELIGIOUS AND CULTURAL TRADITIONS OF THE TIBETAN PEOPLE BY SUPPORTING TIBETAN ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS, LIBRARY, MEDIA, FILM AND PUBLISHING PROJECTS, AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE TIBETANS' RELIGIOUS, CULTURAL, AND HUMAN RIGHTS AIMS. IN ADDITION, THE FUND FACILITATES SPONSORSHIPS FOR STUDENTS IN TRADITIONAL LEARNING CENTERS LOCATED IN THE REFUGEE SETTLEMENTS IN INDIA AND NEPAL.
SEE SCHEDULE O.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Name Not Listed Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Name Not Listed Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $341,276 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $9,181,510 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,584,113 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,106,899 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $214,157 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $65,527 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $50,278 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$47,594 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,389,267 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $655,400 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $322,091 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $9,948,951 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $282,820 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,590 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $211,589 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,486 |
| Other employee benefits | $50,338 |
| Payroll taxes | $37,029 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $41,408 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $37,242 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $26,116 |
| Information technology | $14,487 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,302 |
| Travel | $71,481 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $540 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $26,157 |
| Insurance | $14,123 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $11,803,727 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $84,083 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $690,276 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $170,000 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $953,111 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $505,078 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,913,256 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $366,797 |
| Total assets | $9,682,601 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $22,863 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,167,311 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $32,342 |
| Total liabilities | $1,222,516 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,070,082 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,390,003 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,682,601 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Tibet Fund has awarded $508,457 in support to 20 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PLATEANX LLC PURPOSE: Religion and Culture | $30,070 |
DE-SHEMA PURPOSE: Girls Scholarship | $15,750 |
NAMGYAL MONASTERY PURPOSE: Religion and Culture | $50,000 |
INDIANA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Students Support | $15,431 |
GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY PURPOSE: Students Support | $25,896 |
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: Students Support | $99,702 |