Private non-operating foundationEIN 264712157Est. 2010-08
NAMCHAK FOUNDATION
HOUSTON, TX 77019
Total Assets
$7.2M
FY 2023
Annual Giving
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FY 2023
Grants Made
0
FY 2023
Avg Grant
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FY 2023
Grant Range
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Deadlines
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Programs & Activities
Program 1
$1.6MNamchak foundation offers learning opportunities in tibetan buddhist practice for students at every level, from beginners to experienced practitioners. The foundation's programming includes numerous online courses, community based learning circles, livestream teachings, and retreats. The foundation employs ten individuals to carry out its e&o program and is supported by the volunteer work of the lineage's lamas, including linda pritzker (lama tsomo), tenzin namchak (rinpoche), and other tibetan lamas, who teach both online and in person. The foundation hosted 30 one time events in 2023 that attracted approximately 1,551 participants. Reocurring programs and courses were attended by approximately 156 participants.
Program 2
$809KThe namchak foundation supports the creation and distribution of the sacred texts and other published materials, cds and other objects used in the study and/or practice of the namchak lineage. Through its five translator employees, the foundation produces translations of the lineage's sacred text from tibetan into english chantable verse, translations of related commentaries, and biographies of lineage gurus. In 2023, the team produced and completed five books; 10 books were still in progress as of the end of the year.
Focus Areas
Financial Snapshot
2023 filing
Total Revenue
$558K
Total Expenses
$2.9M
Qualifying Distributions
$2.6M
Min. Investment Return
$428K
Giving Over Time
3 years
Total dollars recorded per filing year. Scale adjusts to the foundation's range.
Top Recipients
3 grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants
Geographic Focus
1 states
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