Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $222.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 07/1996
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 93-1172207
Organization Overview
Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association 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 12/2022, Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association generated $222.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $259.8k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.9% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
NWTCA'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PRESERVE THE TIBETAN CULTURE AND SHARE IT WITH THE GREATER COMMUNITY OF PORTLAND METRO AREA AND TO PROVIDE A CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL HOME FOR TIBETANS LIVING IN OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUNDAY SCHOOL:SUNDAY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES KINDERGARTEN-HIGH SCHOOL, LESSONS ARE GIVEN IN:1) TIBETAN LANGUAGE: READING, WRITING, AND SPEAKING; 2) TRADITIONAL MUSIC: INSTRUMENT, SONG AND DANCE; 3) TRADITIONAL HERITAGE: RELIGION AND HISTORY.
CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS: EVERY SUNDAY MORNING PRAYERS, BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS CLASS ONCE OR TWICE EVERY WEEK, OBSERVE ALL RELIGIOUS DAYS AND CEREMONIES. ALSO, ORGANIZED CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR EVENTS AND FESTIVALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS SUPPORTING THE TIBETAN CULTURE
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jamyang Shuretsang President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $2,280 |
Tsering Wangdhen Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Tenzin Ngodup Education Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Dekyi Moenbook Spiritual Director | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Norbu Tsering Accountant | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Karma Wangchuk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $723 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $73,737 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $74,460 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $11,180 |
| Investment income | $505 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $135,895 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $222,040 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $40,634 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,280 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $36,000 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,111 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,897 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,985 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,086 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $64,682 |
| Insurance | $6,976 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $259,833 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $82,706 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $509,375 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $82,663 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,834,939 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,509,683 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $276 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $32,415 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $32,691 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,476,992 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,509,683 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association has awarded $25,743 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
OFFICE OF TIBET PURPOSE: VOLUNTARY CONTRIBUTION | $22,743 |
Shoreline, WA PURPOSE: EDUCATION FOR HIGHER STUDIES | $3,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Northwest Tibetan Cultural Association has recieved totaling $4,500.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Larson Legacy Happy Valley, OR PURPOSE: YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM | $2,250 |
Larson Legacy Happy Valley, OR PURPOSE: YOUTH BASKETBALL PROGRAM | $2,250 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Skirball Cultural Center Los Angeles, CA | $394,099,522 | $16,429,571 |
Cultura Y Arte Nativa De Las Americas San Francisco, CA | $2,055,522 | $13,827,231 |
American Indian Health & Services Corporation Santa Barbara, CA | $10,365,655 | $13,137,792 |
River Of Life Foundation Santa Clara, CA | $1,212,027 | $11,599,827 |
Destination Crenshaw Los Angeles, CA | $35,511,106 | $11,299,025 |
The Epoch Times Media Group Los Angeles El Monte, CA | $739,683 | $7,015,472 |
Priddy Family Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $28,899,625 | $10,430,994 |
Napa Valley Festival Association Walnut Creek, CA | $13,659,159 | $11,728,133 |
Brothers For Life Seattle, WA | $4,440,367 | $6,321,338 |
Apano Communities United Fund Portland, OR | $4,683,636 | $5,442,613 |
Puente De La Costa Sur Pescadero, CA | $6,663,176 | $5,921,974 |
San Francisco Japanese School San Francisco, CA | $7,835,658 | $4,070,640 |