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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· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Tibetan Nuns Project with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- 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 + 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. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $2M in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Tibetan Nuns Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 680327175. 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.
Tibetan Nuns Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
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. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 73% for international charities in United States. 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 an 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Tibetan Nuns Project 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). 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.
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 an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 73%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
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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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (8)
Source: Public filings
8 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Two-Day Conference on Women’s Empowerment in Tibetan Buddhism Concludes; Sikyong Addresses Closing Ceremony - Central Tibetan Administration
Tibetan Buddhist nuns are getting advanced degrees − and the Dalai Lama played a major role in that shift - The Conversation
Tibetan Nuns Project Seeks to Improve Accommodation for Elderly Nuns at Dolma Ling Nunnery in Dharamsala - Buddhistdoor Global
Ambassadors of the Dharma: Meet the nuns leading Tibetan Buddhism into a new era - livemint.com
Tibetan Nuns Project Gives Progress Update on Retreat Center for Buddhist Nuns of Shugsep Nunnery in Dharamsala - Buddhistdoor Global
Additional Secretary Kunga Gyaltsen Attends Felicitation Ceremony at Dolma Ling Nunnery and Institution - Central Tibetan Administration
Tibetan Nuns Project Targets Kora and Retreat Center for Buddhist Nuns of Shugsep Nunnery in Dharamsala - Buddhistdoor Global
UPDATE: Tibetan Nuns Project Offers Progress Report on Dorjee Zong Buddhist Nunnery in Ladakh - Buddhistdoor Global
In Historic First, Two Tibetan Buddhist Nuns Hired to Teach Buddhist Philosophy - Buddhistdoor Global
Geden Choeling Nunnery held academic excellence award for the year 2018 - Central Tibetan Administration
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 34 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 · 1994
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, WA, United States.
- What is Tibetan Nuns Project's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Tibetan Nuns Project trustworthy?
- Tibetan Nuns Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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