Civic Intelligence

The Dalai Lama Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2015 • EIN 26-4635814

Apr 01, 2014 to Mar 31, 2015 • Filed on Jan 11, 2016

Organization Profilewww.dalailamatrust.org
1228 17th Street NWWashington, DC 20036

(212) 213-5010

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

6th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Liabilities / Revenue

6th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 6% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Net Margin

7th percentile

-40%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Top Officer Pay

19th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 19% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2015

Asset Growth

14th percentile

-7.2%

Faster asset growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Revenue Growth

86th percentile

37%

Faster revenue growth than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2015 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2014 to 2015

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets6th percentile

Assets

Down

$7,126,700

Down $550,280 (-7.2%) from 2014

Net Assets

Down

$7,126,632

Down $539,622 (-7.0%) from 2014

Liabilities

Down

$68

Down $10,658 (-99%) from 2014

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue6th percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,347,363

Up $360,604 (+37%) from 2014

Expenses

Up

$1,886,985

Up $386,293 (+26%) from 2014

Net Income

Down

-$539,622

Down $25,689 (-5.0%) from 2014

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth14th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MAssets 2010: $2,187,942Liabilities 2010: $6,000Net Assets 2010: $2,181,9422010Assets 2012: $7,716,994Liabilities 2012: $7,500Net Assets 2012: $7,709,4942012Assets 2013: $8,193,913Liabilities 2013: $13,726Net Assets 2013: $8,180,1872013Assets 2014: $7,676,980Liabilities 2014: $10,726Net Assets 2014: $7,666,2542014Assets 2015: $7,126,700Liabilities 2015: $68Net Assets 2015: $7,126,6322015Assets 2016: $7,150,665Liabilities 2016: $10,000Net Assets 2016: $7,140,6652016Assets 2017: $8,201,677Liabilities 2017: $10,007,296Net Assets 2017: -$1,805,6192017Assets 2018: $8,684,832Liabilities 2018: $7,500Net Assets 2018: $8,677,3322018Assets 2019: $6,300,895Liabilities 2019: $1,042,520Net Assets 2019: $5,258,3752019

Highlighted filing

2015

Assets$7,126,700
Liabilities$68
Net Assets$7,126,632
Open 2015 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth86th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$20M$10M$0-$10MExpenses 2010: $63,3832010Expenses 2012: $830,5092012Expenses 2013: $4,047,9132013Revenue 2014: $986,759Expenses 2014: $1,500,692Net Income 2014: -$513,9332014Revenue 2015: $1,347,363Expenses 2015: $1,886,985Net Income 2015: -$539,6222015Revenue 2016: $1,245,181Expenses 2016: $1,231,148Net Income 2016: $14,0332016Revenue 2017: $2,118,324Expenses 2017: $11,064,608Net Income 2017: -$8,946,2842017Revenue 2018: $1,163,666Expenses 2018: $660,280Net Income 2018: $503,3862018Revenue 2019: $851,528Expenses 2019: $4,338,453Net Income 2019: -$3,486,9252019

Highlighted filing

2015

Revenue$1,347,363
Expenses$1,886,985
Net Income-$539,622
Open 2015 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2014 to Mar 31, 2015
Signed
Jan 11, 2016
Return Version
2014v6.0
Gross Receipts
$1,347,363
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Dalai Lama Trust supports charitable programs benefiting both the Tibetan and global community in the areas of education, health, social development and preservation of Tibetan Buddhist culture.

The organization is founded to fund and provide financial support, through grants and donations, for the activities of individuals and institutions belonging to, associated with and working for the welfare of the Tibetan community and other needy persons around the world, the study preservation and promotion of the culture and heritage of the ancient civilization of Tibet in its many facets including but not limited to its history, religion, arts, crafts, architecture, medicine and way of life, and promotion of education, human health and welfare, and provision of basic human needs for all people.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$5,862,035$6,471,439▲ $609,404
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,800,983$655,261▼ $1,145,722
Accounts Receivable$13,962$0▼ $13,962
Total Assets$7,676,980$7,126,700▼ $550,280
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,726$68▼ $10,658
Total Liabilities$10,726$68▼ $10,658
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$7,412,410$6,890,890▼ $521,520
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$253,844$235,742▼ $18,102
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,666,254$7,126,632▼ $539,622
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,676,980$7,126,700▼ $550,280
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay19th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
His Holiness the Dalai LamaChairman
Lobsang NyandakTrustee
Tashi Namgyal KhamshitsangTrustee
Tenzin ChoegyalTrustee
Tenzin DhondenTrustee
Tenzin TaklhaTrustee
Yodon ThondenTrustee
Kelsang AukatsangSecretary
Jamphel LhundupTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,341,154
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$6,209
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$1,341,154
Change in Net Assets
$-539,622

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,347,363
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,347,363
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,347,363
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$1,813,013
Other Expenses$73,972
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$1,220,000--$1,220,000
Foreign Grants$365,657--$365,657
Grants to Domestic Individuals$227,356--$227,356
Fees for Services Legal-$22,774-$22,774
Travel-$18,196-$18,196
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,500-$9,500
Office Expenses-$3,873-$3,873
Other Expenses-$491-$491
Total Functional Expenses$1,813,013$73,972$0$1,886,985

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,886,985
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,886,985
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,886,985
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Paul Ekman Group LLCSan Francisco, CA501(c)(3)To support mapping emotions project$500,000
Tibetan Community of New York and New JerseyWoodside, NY-To support the renovation of the Phuntsok Deshi Community Hall and Centre in Woodside, New York$500,000
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA501(c)(3)To support Emory Tibet Science Initiative Program$120,000
The Mind and Life InstituteHadley, MA501(c)(3)To sustain patrons$100,000

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$365,657

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
EuropeGrantmaking-00$150,357
RussiaGrantmaking-00$120,000
South AsiaGrantmaking-00$81,800
North AmericaGrantmaking-00$13,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11

“The form 990 will be reviewed by the governing board before being filed”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 18

“The governing documents are made available upon request.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Dalai Lama Trust
EIN
26-4635814
Phone
2122135010
Address
1228 17th Street NW, Washington, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Kelsang Aukatsang
Title
Secretary
Phone
2122135010
Signed
2016-01-11
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kelsang Aukatsang
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
4

Preparer

Firm
Kositzka Wicks and Company
Address
5270 Shawnee Road Suite 250, Alexandria, VA 22312
Preparer
Stephen G Travis CPA
Phone
7036422700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 2C

“The Board of Directors oversees the audit process. There has been no change from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The following was disclosed related to uncertain tax positions in the financial statements. The Dalai Lama Trust is exempt from income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified as an organization other than a private foundation under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Trust adopted the provisions in FASB ASC 740-10.”

Part X, Line 2

“The organization has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements periods ending March 31, 2012 and subsequent remain subject to examination by applicable taxing authorities.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The following was disclosed related to uncertain tax positions in the financial statements. The Dalai Lama Trust is exempt from income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and is classified as an organization other than a private foundation under Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Trust adopted the provisions in FASB ASC 740-10.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition or disclosure in the financial statements periods ending March 31, 2012 and subsequent remain subject to examination by applicable taxing authorities.
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IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0Education program
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt1Student Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt2Student Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt3General support
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt4Education Program
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt5Education Program
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IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Board independently approves all grants. Grant letters indicating amount and purpose of grant are sent to the grantee. The Secretary of the Trust receives reports from the grantee reflecting what the funds are use for and will verify that the funds are being spent in accordance with the grant specifications.
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0To support Emory Tibet Science Initiative Program
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1To sustain patrons
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2To support mapping emotions project
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt3To support the renovation of the Phuntsok Deshi Community Hall and Centre in Woodside, New York
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Emory University
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1The Mind and Life Institute
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2Paul Ekman Group LLC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3Tibetan Community of New York and New Jersey
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IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt14 Bay Road Suite 101
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt2PO Box 26089
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt371-7 Woodside Ave
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0Atlanta
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm1Hadley
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm2San Francisco
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IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Board independently approves all grants. Grant letters indicating amount and purpose of grant are sent to the grantee. The Secretary of the Trust receives reports from the grantee reflecting what the funds are use for and will verify that the funds are being spent in accordance with the grant specifications.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Schedule I, Part I, Line 2
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The form 990 will be reviewed by the governing board before being filed
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The governing documents are made available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Documents are made available upon request.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The Board of Directors oversees the audit process. There has been no change from the prior year.

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2015 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$7,126,700
Liabilities
$68
Net assets
$7,126,632
Revenue
$1,347,363
Expenses
$1,886,985
Net income
-$539,622
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.30$1.04$5.26$0.85$4.34$3.49
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.68$0.01$8.68$1.16$0.66$0.50
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.20$10.0$1.81$2.12$11.1$8.95
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.15$0.01$7.14$1.25$1.23$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.13$0.00$7.13$1.35$1.89$0.54
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.68$0.01$7.67$0.99$1.50$0.51
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$8.19$0.01$8.18$4.05
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.72$0.01$7.71$0.83
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.19$0.01$2.18$0.06