The American Himalayan Foundation

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The American Himalayan Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking through a relationship-based approach, providing funding by invitation only. In the 2024 filing year, the foundation paid a total of $202.2K across two grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
American Himalayan Foundation (AHF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit public benefit corporation dedicated to helping people in the Himalaya who are in need and have no one else. In these remote regions, people often struggle without access to schools or clinics, young (continued on p. 2)
Cause Areas
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International relations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Meriama Fund
San Francisco, CA
$1.3M
87%
THE FUND FOR THE TIGER
Woodacre, CA
$193.4K
13%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The American Himalayan Foundation?
No. The American Himalayan Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The American Himalayan Foundation give?
The American Himalayan 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 The American Himalayan Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The American Himalayan Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $335 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The American Himalayan Foundation make each year?
In 2024, The American Himalayan Foundation awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $202 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The American Himalayan Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, The American Himalayan Foundation awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include Meriama Fund and THE FUND FOR THE TIGER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The American Himalayan Foundation?
The American Himalayan Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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