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Tibetan Nuns Project

To improve the quality of life and education of nuns of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition living in India. The project provides facilities and programs to educate and empower …

International Seattle, WA EIN 680327175 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Tibetan Nuns Project

The Tibetan Nuns Project provides education and support to refugee nuns from Tibet and to nuns from the Himalayan regions of India.

Founded
Headquarters
Seattle, WA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q710
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

To improve the quality of life and education of nuns of the Tibetan Buddhist tradition living in India. The project provides facilities and programs to educate and empower these women. Also, to increase awareness of the concerns of the nuns and of Tibetan refugees in general.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q710
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.36%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Tibetan Nuns Project is a registered international nonprofit based in Seattle, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 680327175. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Tibetan Nuns Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 89/100.

Tibetan Nuns Project is located in Seattle, WA, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.

Based on official tax filings, Tibetan Nuns Project has $2M in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Tibetan Nuns Project is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $2M in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Tibetan Nuns Project. 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.

Tibetan Nuns Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The Tibetan Nuns Project provides education and support to refugee nuns from Tibet and to nuns from the Himalayan regions of India. Tibetan Nuns Project is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.

Among international charities registered in United States: Tibetan Nuns Project's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $2M is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Tibetan Nuns Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Tibetan Nuns Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 680327175, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

EL
Elizabeth Napper
Chair

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

DE
Dechen T••••••
Director
EL
Elizabeth G••••••••
Treasurer
EL
Elizabeth N•••••
Chair
LI
Lisa F•••••
Executive Director
RO
Robin G••••
Director
ST
Steve W••••••
Secretary
TS
Tseten P••••••••••
Vice Chair
VI
Vicki R•••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Tibetan Nuns Project This page 89 $1.8 million -
Princeton in Asia Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Junior Achievement Usa 89 $4.1 million -
Mercy Beyond Borders 89 $2.9 million -
International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers 89 $2.6 million -
American Friends of Jamaica Inc 89 $2.9 million -
World Savvy Inc 89 $5.2 million -
The Anglican Relief and Development Fund 89 $3.6 million -
Firelight Foundation 89 $3.8 million -

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Tibetan Nuns Project

What is Tibetan Nuns Project?
Tibetan Nuns Project is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Seattle, United States. The Tibetan Nuns Project provides education and support to refugee nuns from Tibet and to nuns from the Himalayan regions of India.
When was Tibetan Nuns Project founded?
Tibetan Nuns Project was founded in 1994.
Who leads Tibetan Nuns Project?
Elizabeth Napper serves as Chair.
Where is Tibetan Nuns Project located?
Headquartered in Seattle, United States.
What is Tibetan Nuns Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Tibetan Nuns Project trustworthy?
Tibetan Nuns Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Tibetan Nuns Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 680327175.
What is Tibetan Nuns Project's website?
http://www.tnp.org