The Dalai Lama FoundationPub 78
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The Dalai Lama Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding efforts in Georgia, California, and New York. It operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds only by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
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.
Cause Areas
6
Education
Health
Religion
Architecture
History
Welfare
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Emory University
$11.6M
84%
THE TIBETAN COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY INC
$500K
4%
MIND & LIFE INSTITUTE
$200K
1%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$25.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$50K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Dalai Lama Foundation?
No. The Dalai Lama Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Dalai Lama Foundation give?
The Dalai Lama Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Georgia, California, and New York. 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 The Dalai Lama Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Dalai Lama Foundation fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Dalai Lama Foundation make each year?
In 2019, The Dalai Lama Foundation awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $280 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Dalai Lama Foundation fund recently?
In 2019, The Dalai Lama Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include Emory University, THE TIBETAN COMMUNITY OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY INC, and MIND & LIFE INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Dalai Lama Foundation?
The Dalai Lama Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.