The Bhutan Foundation
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Serving the people of Bhutan in living and sharing the principle of Gross National Happiness.
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· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Bhutan Foundation has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 91% of the 1,276,615 charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. Explore United States
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe Bhutan Foundation is a registered nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 133376290. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $4M in annual revenue. 68 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The Bhutan Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 133376290. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
The Bhutan Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for charities in United States is 90/100.
The Bhutan Foundation is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years. Its registered address is 1050 Connecticut Ave NW Unit 66013, United States.
Based on official tax filings, The Bhutan Foundation has $4M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 85% for charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
No red flags have been detected for The Bhutan Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, The Bhutan Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 85%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Serving the people of Bhutan in living and sharing the principle of Gross National Happiness. The Bhutan Foundation is registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.
Yes, donations to The Bhutan Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Bhutan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 133376290, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
THE BHUTAN FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 68 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 68 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1986
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The Bhutan Foundation
- What is The Bhutan Foundation?
- The Bhutan Foundation is a publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Serving the people of Bhutan in living and sharing the principle of Gross National Happiness.
- When was The Bhutan Foundation founded?
- The Bhutan Foundation was founded in 1986.
- Who leads The Bhutan Foundation?
- Tshewang Wangchuk serves as EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.
- Where is The Bhutan Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is The Bhutan Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Bhutan Foundation trustworthy?
- The Bhutan Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Bhutan Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 133376290. Registration: 13-3376290 (United States).
- What is The Bhutan Foundation's website?
- https://bhutanfound.org