Pema Chodron Foundation
Steamboat Springs, Colorado · EIN 205958865 · Private foundation
Pema Chodron Foundation is a private foundation based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $1.2M in grants paid and $6.8M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 86 individual grants from this funder — $3.9M awarded across 2019–2024 — including its support for criminal justice. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Pema Chodron Foundation funds
Pema Chodron Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on criminal justice, education, faith-based (christian), higher education, libraries & literacy, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, women girls, young adults, youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drala Mountain Center Rebuild from wildfire & COVID | Red Feather, CO | $500K | 2022 |
| Drala Mountain Center Operational support for retreat ctr | Red Feather, CO | $300K | 2024 |
| Shambhala Mountain Center Rebuild after wildfire & COVID shut | Red Feather, CO | $275K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from Pema Chodron Foundation
Pema Chodron 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 pemachodronfoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Pema Chodron Foundation
- Does Pema Chodron Foundation accept grant applications?
- Pema Chodron 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 Pema Chodron Foundation fund?
- Pema Chodron Foundation's grants focus on criminal justice. Example recipients include Drala Mountain Center, Shambhala Mountain Center. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Pema Chodron Foundation give in grants?
- Pema Chodron Foundation reported $1.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.9M over 86 grants.
- Where is Pema Chodron Foundation located?
- Pema Chodron Foundation is based in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 205958865.
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