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KHYENTSE FOUNDATION

KHYENTSE FOUNDATION

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-2167303
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KHYENTSE FOUNDATION

San Francisco, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
91-2167303

Overview

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Est.

2001

Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

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The Khyentse Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking efforts primarily in New York, Massachusetts, and California, having disbursed a total of $1.7 million across 49 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

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Total Funding Given

$1.7M

2024
Grantees funded
49
Multi-year grantees
43%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

11

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$19.3K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Thomas Swindell
Board Member
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Stephanie Suter
Board Member
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Isabel Pedrosa
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KHYENTSE FOUNDATION?
No. KHYENTSE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KHYENTSE FOUNDATION give?
KHYENTSE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Massachusetts, and 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 KHYENTSE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KHYENTSE FOUNDATION fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KHYENTSE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, KHYENTSE FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $1.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KHYENTSE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, KHYENTSE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include 84000, MIDDLE WAY SCHOOL, and BUDDHIST DIGITAL RESOURCE CENTER INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KHYENTSE FOUNDATION?
KHYENTSE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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