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Yeshe Khorlo Foundation

the United States  ·  EIN 901069396  ·  Private foundation

Based in the United States, Yeshe Khorlo Foundation has awarded $2.9M across 28 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Emory University. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$1.4M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$10.3M
Total assets
28
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Yeshe Khorlo Foundation funds

Yeshe Khorlo Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on education, food & agriculture, health care.

EducationFood & AgricultureHealth Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Yeshe Khorlo Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Emory University
TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEE TO ESTABLISH AN ENDOWED FUND NAMED "CENTER FOR CONTEMPLATIVE SCIENCE AND COMPASSION-BASED ETHICS". THIS IS FIVE-YEAR
Atlanta, GA$1.0M2020
The Dalai Lama Trust
THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE DALAI LAMA CENTER FOR TIBETAN AND INDIAN ANCIENT WISDOM.
$500K2023
Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (fpmt)
TO SUPPORT ITS I) "BUDDHA MITREYA BODHGAYA" IN INDIA" ($8,000), ITS SUPPORT INVOLVED THE CONSTRUCTION OF A 40 FEET HEIGHT STATUE ON A 15-FEE
Portland, OR$128K2020
Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (fpmt)
THE GRANT IS FOR LAMA ZOPA RINPOCHE BODHICHITTA FUND TO SUPPORT LAMA ZOPA RINPOCHE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUILDING STUPAS, FOOD OFFERED DAILY
Portland, OR$120K2023
Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (fpmt)
THE GRANT IS FOR LAMA ZOPA RINPOCHE BODHICHITTA FUND TO SUPPORT LAMA ZOPA RINPOCHE ACTIVITIES INCLUDING BUILDING STUPAS, FOOD OFFERED DAILY
Portland, OR$120K2024
Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (fpmt)
TO SUPPORT ITS LAMA ZOPA RINPOCHE BODHICHITTA FUND, ITS SUPPORT LAMA ZOPA RINPOCHE ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING TO BUILD STUPAS, FOOD OFFER DAILY T
Portland, OR$110K2022
Palpung Munishasan Dharmchakra
THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT THE SANGHA CARES PROGRAM 2023-24 FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE FOR 986 MONKS, NUNS AND STAFF.
$100K2023
International Campaign for Tibet
IT WAS A GENERAL SUPPORT GRANT. THE GRANTEE'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS AND DEMOCRATIC FREEDOMS FOR THE PEOPLE OF TIBET.
Washington, DC$100K2020
Palpung Munishasan Dharmchakra Sangh
THE GRANT IS FOR THE SANGHA CARES PROGRAM 2024-25 TO PROVIDE FOOD, CLOTHING, EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE FOR 1,013 MONKS, NUNS AND STAFF.
$100K2024
The Tibet Center Inc
ITS SUPPORTING FOR GENERAL OPERATING GRANT, ITS SUPPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AND PROGRAMS FOR BOTH NEW YORK CITY AND NEW JERSEY LOCAT
New York, NY$85K2020
The Tibet Center Inc
IT IS A GENERAL OPERATING GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AND THE LECTURE PROGRAMS IN NEW YORK CITY AND NEW JERSEY FOR 2023.
New York, NY$70K2023
The Tibet Center Inc
ITS SUPPORTING FOR GENERAL OPERATING GRANT, ITS SUPPORT OF ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AND LECTURE PROGRAMS AS BOTH OUR NEW YORK CITY AND NEW J
New York, NY$70K2022
The Tibet Center Inc
IT'S A GENERAL OPERATING GRANT TO SUPPORT THE ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS AND LECTURE PROGRAMS IN THE NEW YORK CITY AND NEW JERSEY LOCATIONS FO
New York, NY$70K2024
The Rato Dratsang Foundation
THE GRANT IS FOR 2024 RATO FOOD AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM TO HOUSE, FEED AND PROVIDE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE MONASTICS WHO LIVE AND S
New York, NY$30K2024
Rights Action Lab Inc
THE GRANT IS TO SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT "STRENGTHENING INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT TO FIGHT COLONIAL BOARDING SCHOOLS IN TIBET".
Somerville, MA$30K2024

Yeshe Khorlo Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2020$1.4M
2022$275K
2023$870K
2024$370K

How to apply for funding from Yeshe Khorlo Foundation

Yeshe Khorlo Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal.

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Frequently asked questions about Yeshe Khorlo Foundation

Does Yeshe Khorlo Foundation accept grant applications?
Yeshe Khorlo Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Yeshe Khorlo Foundation fund?
Yeshe Khorlo Foundation's grants focus on education. Recent recipients include Emory University, The Dalai Lama Trust, Foundation for the Preservation of the Mahayana Tradition (fpmt). Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Yeshe Khorlo Foundation give in grants?
Yeshe Khorlo Foundation reported $1.4M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.9M over 28 grants.
Where is Yeshe Khorlo Foundation located?
Yeshe Khorlo Foundation is based in the United States. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 901069396.
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About this profile. This page is built from Yeshe Khorlo Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Yeshe Khorlo Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.