Civic Intelligence

The Dalai Lama Trust

EIN 26-4635814 • 501(c)3 • Shoreline, WA

Profile

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.

18579 Burke Ave NShoreline, WA 98133

www.dalailamatrust.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

55th percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

86th percentile

1.22x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 86% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

1st percentile

-409%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

31st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 31% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2016

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-27%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

10th percentile

-27%

Faster revenue growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets55th percentile

Assets

Down

$6,300,895

Down $2,383,937 (-27%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$1,042,520

Up $1,035,020 (+13800%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$5,258,375

Down $3,418,957 (-39%) from 2018

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue86th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Down

$851,528

Down $312,138 (-27%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$4,338,453

Up $3,678,173 (+557%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$3,486,925

Down $3,990,311 (-793%) from 2018

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$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

2019

Assets$6,300,895
Liabilities$1,042,520
Net Assets$5,258,375
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth10th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest 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

2019

Revenue$851,528
Expenses$4,338,453
Net Income-$3,486,925
Open 2019 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$6,300,895
Liabilities
$1,042,520
Net assets
$5,258,375
Revenue
$851,528
Expenses
$4,338,453
Net income
-$3,486,925
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
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2018 to Mar 31, 2019
Signed
Oct 30, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$851,528
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$6,933,799$0▼ $6,933,799
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$4,131,004-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,519,752$2,063,081▲ $543,329
Accounts Receivable$231,216$106,810▼ $124,406
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$65$0▼ $65
Total Assets$8,684,832$6,300,895▼ $2,383,937
Liabilities
Grants Payable$0$1,025,000▲ $1,025,000
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$7,500$17,520▲ $10,020
Total Liabilities$7,500$1,042,520▲ $1,035,020
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$8,509,371$5,068,859▼ $3,440,512
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$167,961$189,516▲ $21,555
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$8,677,332$5,258,375▼ $3,418,957
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$8,684,832$6,300,895▼ $2,383,937

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$1,162$1,162
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay31st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Tsetsen S ChhoekyapaAlternate Chairperson
Tenzin Gyatso His HolinessChairperson
Jamphel LhundupTrustee
Lobsang NyandakTrustee
Tenzin TaklhaTrustee
Yodon ThondenTrustee
Tashi N KhamshitsangActing Secretary
Tenzin DhondenFormer Secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$371,635
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$146,689
Other Revenue
$333,204
All Other Contributions
$371,635
Change in Net Assets
$-3,486,925

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$847,463
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$4,065
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$67,968
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$915,431
Total Revenue per Form 990
$851,528
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$4,249,535
Other Expenses$88,918
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$3,810,020--$3,810,020
Grants to Domestic Orgs$279,500--$279,500
Grants to Domestic Individuals$160,015--$160,015
Fees for Services Legal-$52,552-$52,552
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,118-$16,118
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$4,065-$4,065
Insurance-$3,014-$3,014
Office Expenses-$757-$757
Other Expenses-$350-$350
Depreciation Depletion-$65-$65
Total Functional Expenses$4,249,535$88,918$0$4,338,453

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Form 990$4,338,453
Expenses per Audited Statements$4,334,388
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$4,334,388
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$4,065
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA501(c)(3)To support Emory Tibet Science Initiative Program$120,000
Wisdom PublicationsSomerville, MA501(c)(3)To provide general support$74,500
Dalai Lama Fellows co Community InitiativesSan Francisco, CA501(c)(3)To support Dalai Lama Fellows Program$50,000
Tibetan Community Development FundWashington, DC501(c)(3)To support Secular Ethics and Leadership Workshop$35,000

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$3,810,020

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
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
EuropeScholarships and grants to recipients located in regionEducational scholarships and grants00$3,650,000
East AsiaScholarships and grants to recipients located in regionEducational scholarships and grants00$140,020
North AmericaScholarships to recipients located in regionEducational scholarships00$20,000
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 11B

“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 Foundation
EIN
26-4635814
Phone
2063002891
Address
18579 Burke Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Signing Officer

Name
Tashi Khamshitsang
Title
Acting Secretary
Phone
2063002891
Signed
2019-10-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tashi Khamshitsang
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

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

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2:

“The following was disclosed related to uncertain tax positions in the financial statements. The Dalai Lama Foundation 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 Foundation adopted the provisions in FASB ASC 740-10.”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 497 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd00
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt07500
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt017520
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0231216
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0106810
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd00
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0The 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.
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0371635
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd00
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd01
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0The Organization
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum02063002891
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt018579 Burke Ave N
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Shoreline
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0WA
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd098133
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd00
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt01519752
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt02063081
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd00
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd00
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd00
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd01
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd00
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd00
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd00
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt0371635
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt04249535
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt0146689
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt088918
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt0333204
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-3486925
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt04338453
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt0851528
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd00
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd00
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd00
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd00
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt065
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt065
IRS990/Desc0Grants to promote the Tibetan studies and Buddhist philosophy and Science. Grants are given to institutes that teach specifically to the younger generation of Tibetans and also to the non-Tibetans who wish to study Tibetan language and literature and Buddhist philosophy and Science.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind01
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd00
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd00
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd00
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd00
IRS990/EmployeeCnt00
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/ExpenseAmt04249535
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd00
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd00
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt016118
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt016118
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt052552
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt052552
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt04065
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt04065
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd01
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt03810020
IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt03810020
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt01.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt11.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt31.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt41.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt58.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt61.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt71.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Jamphel Lhundup
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Lobsang Nyandak
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Tenzin Taklha
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Yodon Thonden
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Tenzin Dhonden
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Tashi N Khamshitsang
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Tsetsen S Chhoekyapa
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7Tenzin Gyatso His Holiness
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0Trustee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Trustee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Trustee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Trustee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Former Secretary
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Acting Secretary
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Alternate Chairperson
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Chairperson
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd01
IRS990/FormationYr02009
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd01
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt08
IRS990/GrantAmt04249535
IRS990/GrantsPayableGrp/BOYAmt00
IRS990/GrantsPayableGrp/EOYAmt01025000
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0160015
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt0160015
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0279500
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt0279500
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd01
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd01
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt0851528
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd01
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd01
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt08
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03014
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt03014
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt0146689
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0146689
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt04131004
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt00
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt01162
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt065
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt01162
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0NY
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0The Dalai Lama Foundation supports charitable programs benefiting both the Tibetan and global community in the areas of education, health, social development and preservation of Tibetan Buddhist culture.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd01
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd01
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt08677332
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt05258375
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt067968
IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd0X
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0757
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0757
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsSFAS117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Web hosting
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1Bank charges
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2Postage
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt010096
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt11901
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt2350
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt010096
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt11901
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt2350
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Tashi Khamshitsang
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0670652
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0464664
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt039353
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0195616
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0453661
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0503386
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0660280
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt01163666
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd00
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-3486925
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd00
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt0333204
IRS990/RoyaltiesRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0333204
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt06933799
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0371635
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0670652
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01635214
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01060931
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01244673
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/TotalAmt04983105
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0543796
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0493014
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0484294
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0184250
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0102690
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt01808044
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.63450
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.71220
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt04309136
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt0673969
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0371635
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0670652
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01635214
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01060931
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01244673
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt04983105
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt06791149
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt01162
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01162
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt04065
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt04334388
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/InvestmentExpensesNotIncld2Amt04065
IRS990ScheduleD/InvestmentExpensesNotIncldAmt04065
IRS990ScheduleD/NetUnrealizedGainsInvstAmt067968
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt067968
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt04065
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt0847463
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The following was disclosed related to uncertain tax positions in the financial statements. The Dalai Lama Foundation 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 Foundation adopted the provisions in FASB ASC 740-10.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt04338453
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt0851528
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt0915431
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt04334388
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt10
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt20
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt10
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt20
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt03650000
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt1140020
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt220000
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0Europe
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1East Asia
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt2North America
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0Educational scholarships and grants
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt1Educational scholarships and grants
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt2Educational scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0Scholarships and grants to recipients located in region
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt1Scholarships and grants to recipients located in region
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt2Scholarships to recipients located in region
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/CashGrantAmt010020
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/CashGrantAmt120000
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/CashGrantAmt250000
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0Wire transfer
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt1Wire transfer
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt2Wire transfer
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RecipientCnt01
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RecipientCnt12
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RecipientCnt26
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RegionTxt0East Asia and the Pacific
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RegionTxt1North America
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RegionTxt2Europe (Including Iceland & Greenland)
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/TypeOfAssistanceTxt0Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/TypeOfAssistanceTxt1Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/TypeOfAssistanceTxt2Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt03600000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt1100000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt230000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0Wire transfer
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt1Wire transfer
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt2Wire transfer
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0To support Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning program at the Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-based Ethics
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt1To support the making of Je Yabsey sum statues
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt2To support Asral Tov Ngo
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0Europe
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1East Asia
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt2East Asia
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt03810020
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 used for and will verify that the funds are being spent in accordance with the grant specifications.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The 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 used for and will verify that the funds are being spent in accordance with the grant specifications.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The number of recipients is the number of students who received scholarships.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Part I, line 3:
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Part III, Col (c):
IRS990ScheduleF/Total501c3OrgCnt03
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOtherOrgCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt03810020
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt0160015
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt020
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt074500
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt1120000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt235000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt350000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(c)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc1501(c)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc2501(c)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc3501(c)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0To provide general support
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1To support Emory Tibet Science Initiative Program
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2To support Secular Ethics and Leadership Workshop
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt3To support Dalai Lama Fellows Program
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Wisdom Publications
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1Emory University
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2Tibetan Community Development Fund
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3Dalai Lama Fellows co Community Initiatives
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0042979113
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN1580566256
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN2134104757
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN3943255070
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0199 Elm Street
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt11762 Clifton Rd Suite 1400
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt21228 17th St NW
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt31016 Lincoln Blvd Suite 122
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0Somerville
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm1Atlanta
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm2Washington
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm3San Francisco
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0MA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd1GA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd2DC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd3CA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd002144
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd130322
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd220036
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/ZIPCd394129
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 used for and will verify that the funds are being spent in accordance with the grant specifications.
IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part I, Line 2:
IRS990ScheduleI/Total501c3OrgCnt04
IRS990ScheduleI/TotalOtherOrgCnt00
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.