American Himalayan Foundation is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 1981. 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 12/2021, American Himalayan Foundation employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Himalayan Foundation 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 12/2021, American Himalayan Foundation generated $4.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AMERICAN HIMALAYAN FOUNDATION (AHF) IS A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION DEDICATED TO HELPING PEOPLE IN THE HIMALAYA WHO ARE IN NEED AND HAVE NO ONE ELSE. IN THESE REMOTE REGIONS, PEOPLE OFTEN STRUGGLE WITHOUT ACCESS TO SCHOOLS OR CLINICS, YOUNG (CONTINUED ON P. 2)
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
AHF SUPPORTS PROJECTS THAT WORK ON A HUMAN SCALE. THE PROJECTS ARE LED BY CAREFULLY CHOSEN LOCAL PARTNERS WHO DELIVER EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE, TRAFFICKING PREVENTION, SHELTER, LIVELIHOOD DEVELOPMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, CULTURAL PRESERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION, AND DISASTER RELIEF PROJECTS DIRECTLY TO THE NEEDIEST COMMUNITIES IN THE HIMALAYAS. THE SUPPORT PROVIDED BY AHF INCLUDES FUNDS FOR TEACHERS, DOCTORS, MEDICINE, FOOD, SHELTER, INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS, COVID AND OTHER CRISIS RESPONSES, AND A WIDE RANGE OF OTHER KINDS OF SERVICES THAT DIRECTLY BENEFIT THE PEOPLE BY RESPONDING TO THEIR MOST BASIC NEEDS. THE PROJECTS RESPOND TO THE PRIORITIES OF THEIR COMMUNITIES, IN A WAY THAT RESPECTS BOTH TRADITION AND INNOVATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Erica Stone President | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $197,416 |
Norbu Tenzing Vice President | Officer | 40 | $165,016 |
Betsy Horan Fin Director | Officer | 40 | $136,197 |
Sarah Bakker Dir Operations | 40 | $104,796 | |
Richard C Blum Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bernard Osher Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $314,543 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,501,718 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $25,875 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,816,261 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1,824 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $138 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $403,485 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,216,875 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $672,140 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $3,147,325 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $585,599 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $145,062 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $276,482 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,786 |
Other employee benefits | $138,326 |
Payroll taxes | $61,750 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,250 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,847 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $308,036 |
Fees for services: Other | $12,581 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $16,089 |
Information technology | $22,414 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $153,747 |
Travel | $4,455 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $218,412 |
All other expenses | -$307,453 |
Total functional expenses | $5,826,767 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $879,060 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $164,511 |
Accounts receivable, net | $47 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $47,295 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,470,416 |
Investments—other securities | $14,418,095 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $2,815,035 |
Total assets | $21,794,459 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,278 |
Grants payable | $2,111,330 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $190,400 |
Other liabilities | $196,841 |
Total liabilities | $2,506,849 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $17,850,503 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,437,107 |
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 | $21,794,459 |
Over the last fiscal year, American Himalayan Foundation has awarded $672,140 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Crisis Response in South Asia | $496,790 |
San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: Educ Health & Shelter in South Asia | $150,350 |
Woodacre, CA PURPOSE: Environmental Conservation | $25,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that American Himalayan Foundation has recieved totaling $3,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Micawber Foundation Inc Midlothian, VA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
Colleen And Sam Nunn Family Foundation Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE | $1,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Nu Generation Foundation Inc Las Vegas, NV | $1,453,025,700 | $18,700,340 |
Edify San Diego, CA | $6,623,463 | $8,851,742 |
Ploughshares Fund Inc San Francisco, CA | $34,653,491 | $6,615,677 |
American Himalayan Foundation San Francisco, CA | $21,794,459 | $4,216,875 |
Ramakrishna Foundation Arcadia, CA | $1,047,373 | $3,548,174 |
Wcg Cares Carlsbad, CA | $2,144,515 | $2,918,913 |
Sustainable Sciences Institute San Francisco, CA | $1,202,077 | $2,730,574 |
Sai Global Mission Santa Clara, CA | $862,055 | $2,360,918 |
Eternal Charitable Foundation Las Vegas, NV | $228,724 | $1,904,759 |
Chances For Children Scottsdale, AZ | $1,995,339 | $2,204,866 |
Mercy Beyond Borders Santa Clara, CA | $1,165,740 | $1,401,592 |
Sitare Foundation Palo Alto, CA | $29,674,432 | $2,923,884 |