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Est.

2008

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The PALPUNG FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, providing grants exclusively by invitation. In 2023, the foundation disbursed a total of $250K across one grantee and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION IS SET UP AS A TYPE I SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, TO PERFORM THE FUNCTIONS OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSES OF BUDDHIST TEMPLE - PALPUNG LUNGTOK CHOELING, WHICH IS A TAX-EXEMPT RELIGIOUS CHARITY IN THE USA.
Total Funding Given
$250K
2023
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PALPUNG LUNGTOK CHOELING
LOS ALTOS, CA
$4.1M
97%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$3.8M
Median 2nd year grant
$70K
S
Stanley Wang
Board Member
H
He Tai Situ Rinpoche
Board Member
F
Franny Wang
Executive

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PALPUNG FOUNDATION?
No. PALPUNG FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PALPUNG FOUNDATION give?
PALPUNG FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PALPUNG FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PALPUNG FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $3.8 million. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PALPUNG FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, PALPUNG FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $250 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PALPUNG FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PALPUNG FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include PALPUNG LUNGTOK CHOELING. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PALPUNG FOUNDATION?
PALPUNG FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.