THE DALAI LAMA FOUNDATION
EIN 26-4635814
What they do
The Organization is Founded to Fund and Provide Financial Support, Through Grants and Donations, for The Activities of Individuals and Institutions Belonging To, Associated With and Working for The Welfare of The Tibetan Community and Other Needy Persons Around The World, The Study Preservation and Promotion of The Culture and Heritage of The Ancient Civilization of Tibet In Its Many Facets Including But Not Limited to Its History, Religion, Arts, Crafts, Architecture, Medicine and Way of Life, and Promotion of Education, Human Health and Welfare, and Provision of Basic Human Needs for All People.
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IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2018The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.
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Leadership and board
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JAMPHEL LHUNDUPTRUSTEE
LOBSANG NYANDAKTRUSTEE
TASHI N KHAMSHITSANGACTING SECRETARY
TENZIN DHONDENFORMER SECRETARY
TENZIN TAKLHATRUSTEE
TENZIN GYATSO HIS HOLINESSCHAIRPERSON
TSETSEN S CHHOEKYAPAALTERNATE CHAIRPERSON
YODON THONDENTRUSTEE
About this charity
- Location
- 18579 Burke Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133
- County
- King
- In care of
- Tashi Khamshitsang
- Primary officer
- Tashi Khamshitsang, Acting Secretary
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2018
- Tax period began
- April 1, 2018
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- KOSITZKA WICKS AND COMPANY
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes