Khyentse Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 912167303 · Private foundation
Khyentse Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $5.3M in annual giving against $55.0M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 87 grants for Khyentse Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Khyentse Foundation funds
Khyentse Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, faith-based (jewish), faith-based, health care, higher education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, lgbtq people, young adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan KHYENTSE GENDUN CHOPEL PROFESSORSHIP FUND IN TIBETAN STUDIES | Ann Arbor, MI | $2.5M | 2018 |
| Middle Way School USA - GRANT FOR SUPPORTING THE GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS OF MWS 2023-2024. | Saugerties, NY | $739K | 2024 |
| Middle Way School CONTINUED SUPPORT FOR THEIR SECOND/THIRD YEAR OF A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL OF EDUCATION ROOTED IN CLASSICAL BUDDHIST WISDOM TRADITIONS. | Saugerties, NY | $700K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Khyentse Foundation
Khyentse Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at khyentsefoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Khyentse Foundation
- Does Khyentse Foundation accept grant applications?
- Khyentse Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Khyentse Foundation fund?
- Khyentse Foundation's grants focus on education. Example recipients include University of Michigan, Middle Way School. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Khyentse Foundation give in grants?
- Khyentse Foundation reported $5.3M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $11.3M over 87 grants.
- Where is Khyentse Foundation located?
- Khyentse Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 912167303.
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