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 …
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The Tibetan Nuns Project provides education and support to refugee nuns from Tibet and to nuns from the Himalayan regions of India.
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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.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyTibetan 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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Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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TIBETAN NUNS PROJECT 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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- 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.
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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