Civic Intelligence

The Dalai Lama Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 26-4635814

Apr 01, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017 • Filed on Feb 13, 2018

Organization Profilewww.dalailamatrust.org
18579 Burke Avenue NShoreline, WA 98133

(212) 213-5010

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

95th percentile

1.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

4.72x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

1st percentile

-422%

Higher net margin than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

20th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 20% of similar nonprofits.

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

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

76th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

90th percentile

70%

Faster revenue growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets95th percentile

Assets

Up

$8,201,677

Up $1,051,012 (+15%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

-$1,805,619

Down $8,946,284 (-125%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$10,007,296

Up $9,997,296 (+99973%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue94th percentileNet Margin1st percentile

Revenue

Up

$2,118,324

Up $873,143 (+70%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$11,064,608

Up $9,833,460 (+799%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$8,946,284

Down $8,960,317 (-63852%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th 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

2017

Assets$8,201,677
Liabilities$10,007,296
Net Assets-$1,805,619
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth90th 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

2017

Revenue$2,118,324
Expenses$11,064,608
Net Income-$8,946,284
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Apr 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017
Signed
Feb 13, 2018
Return Version
2016v3.0
Gross Receipts
$2,118,324
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$6,712,080$6,835,712▲ $123,632
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$428,861$1,298,741▲ $869,880
Accounts Receivable$0$64,002▲ $64,002
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$8,885$2,770▼ $6,115
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$839$452▼ $387
Total Assets$7,150,665$8,201,677▲ $1,051,012
Liabilities
Grants Payable-$9,997,296-
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$10,000$10,000→ $0
Total Liabilities$10,000$10,007,296▲ $9,997,296
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets$167,961$167,961→ $0
Unrestricted Net Assets$6,972,704$-1,973,580▼ $8,946,284
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,140,665$-1,805,619▼ $8,946,284
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,150,665$8,201,677▲ $1,051,012

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$452$710$1,162
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay20th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jamphel LhundupTrustee
Kelsang AukatsangTrustee
Lobsang NyandakTrustee
Tashi Namgyal KhamshitsangTrustee
Tenzin ChoegyalTrustee
Tenzin Gyatso His HolinessTrustee
Tenzin TaklhaTrustee
Yodon ThondenTrustee
Tenzin DhondenSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,634,030
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$9,590
Other Revenue
$474,704
All Other Contributions
$1,634,030
Change in Net Assets
$-8,946,284
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$10,991,364
Other Expenses$73,244
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$10,411,167--$10,411,167
Foreign Grants$428,947--$428,947
Grants to Domestic Individuals$151,250--$151,250
Fees for Services Other-$13,825-$13,825
Fees for Services Legal-$13,500-$13,500
Occupancy-$12,936-$12,936
Fees for Services Accounting-$9,500-$9,500
Travel-$4,576-$4,576
Insurance-$2,701-$2,701
All Other Expenses-$435-$435
Depreciation Depletion-$386-$386
Other Expenses-$385-$385
Office Expenses-$379-$379
Total Functional Expenses$10,991,364$73,244$0$11,064,608
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Emory UniversityAtlanta, GA501(c)(3)To support Emory Tibet Science Initiative Program$10,139,072
Mayo ClinicRochester, MN501(c)(3)To provide general support$105,000
Mind & Life InstituteCharlottesville, VA501(c)(3)To provide general support$50,000
University of WisconsinMadison, WI-To provide general support$50,000
Sisters of St FrancisRochester, MN501(c)(3)To provide general support$31,000

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$428,947

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
EuropeGrantmakingStudent scholarships and general support00$383,947
North AmericaGrantmakingStudent scholarships and general support00$40,000
Central America and the CaribbeanGrantmakingStudent Scholarships00$5,000
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
Backup withholding compliance
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 Trust
EIN
26-4635814
Phone
2122135010
Address
18579 Burke Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Signing Officer

Name
Tashi Khamshitsang
Title
Acting Secretary
Phone
2122135010
Signed
2018-02-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tashi Khamshitsang
Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
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 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.”

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IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0184250
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0102690
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt027009
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt025979
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0824222
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
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IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct00.89360
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IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsTotAmt01056990
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt01634030
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt01060931
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01244673
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0929750
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt04462627
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt09332011
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt010156233
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt0452
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt0710
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01162
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.
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt10
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt20
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt10
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt20
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IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt140000
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt25000
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0Europe
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1North America
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt2Central America and the Caribbean
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0Student scholarships and general support
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt1Student scholarships and general support
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt2Student Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0Grantmaking
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt1Grantmaking
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt2Grantmaking
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinutationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinutationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt0268947
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt125000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt250000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt310000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt45000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt55000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt610000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt75000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt85000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt910000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt105000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt1120000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/CashGrantAmt1210000
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt0Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt1Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt2Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt3Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt4Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt5Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt6Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt7Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt8Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt9Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt10Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt11Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/MannerOfCashDisbursementTxt12Check
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt0General support
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt1General support
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt2General Support
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt3Student Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt4Student Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt5Student Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt6Student Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt7Student Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt8Student Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt9Student Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt10Student Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt11Student Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/PurposeOfGrantTxt12Student Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0Europe
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt1North America
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt2Europe
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt3North America
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt4North America
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt5Central America & the Caribbean
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt6Europe
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt7Europe
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt8Europe
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt9Europe
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt10Europe
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt11Europe
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantsToOrgOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt12Europe
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IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt0428947
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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IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOtherOrgCnt013
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt0428947
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt0151250
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0Scholarships
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt020
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt031000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt1105000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt210139072
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt350000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt450000
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 provide general support
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2To support Emory Tibet Science Initiative Program
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt3To provide general support
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt4To provide general support
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0Sisters of St Francis
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1Mayo Clinic
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2Emory University

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Displayed year

2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$8,201,677
Liabilities
$10,007,296
Net assets
-$1,805,619
Revenue
$2,118,324
Expenses
$11,064,608
Net income
-$8,946,284
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