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Tibet Aid
WOODSTOCK, NY · EIN 030432960 · Form 990 · FY2020 · NTEE Q33 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · tibetaid.org
revenue
$55K
expenses
$33K
net assets
$31K
employees
0
volunteers
6
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

TO PROVIDE FOOD, EDUCATION, HOUSING, MEDICAL CARE, AND HUMANITARIAN AID TO THE TIBETAN PEOPLE

profile · synthesized from sources

Tibet Aid is a nonprofit organization based in Woodstock, New York, that provides humanitarian assistance to Tibetan refugees and communities in need. The organization supports access to housing, food, clothing, medical care, and education while emphasizing the preservation of traditional Tibetan values. It operates through volunteer efforts and directs aid to individuals, schools, monasteries, and nunneries in India and Nepal.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $8K
    EDUCATION OF PUBLIC REGARDING PLIGHT OF TIBETAN PEOPLE, MANAGEMENT OF PROGRAMS, AND MAINTENANCE OF OFFICE FOR PROGRAM SERVICES
  2. #2 $0
    CULTURAL PRESERVATION ACTIVITIES
named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

GENERAL SUPPORT
Provides flexible funding to meet urgent needs and sustain ongoing operations and aid delivery
SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Includes support for Yongling Kindergarten, Little Flowers Nursery, Sera Jhe Health Care Clinic, scholarships, and aid to Tibetan villages
SPONSORING
Connects sponsors with Tibetan monks, nuns, children, elders, and families in need for targeted support
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Support for Tibetan Buddhist Communities 3 activities
    • Administering scholarship and sponsorship programs for Tibetan individuals
      Runs scholarship programs and sponsorship initiatives that support monks, nuns, children, elders, and families in Tibetan communities, connecting them with international sponsors to cover basic needs and education.
    • Providing direct material aid to Tibetan communities
      Delivers essential resources including housing, food, clothing, medical care, and education support to Tibetan individuals and communities, with an emphasis on preserving traditional Tibetan values.
    • Supporting Tibetan educational and religious institutions
      Supplies schools, monasteries, and nunneries in India and Nepal with vital resources to sustain operations and preserve cultural and religious life.
  • Tibetan Cultural Preservation and Language Education 2 activities
    • Conducting public education on Tibetan issues
      Engages in public education efforts to raise awareness about the challenges and conditions facing the Tibetan people.
    • Preserving Tibetan culture
      Carries out cultural preservation activities to maintain and promote Tibetan heritage and traditions among displaced and diaspora communities.
  • Early Childhood Education & Development Programs 1 activity
    • Operating educational and healthcare institutions in Tibetan communities
      Operates Yongling Kindergarten, Little Flowers Nursery, and Sera Jhe Health Care Clinic to provide early childhood education and medical services to Tibetan communities.
financials · form 990 · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$55K
Contributions & grants$55K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$33K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$23K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$31K
Cash$31K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$31K
Liquid reserves11.4 mo
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • ELIZABETH CODY — PRESIDENT
  • JAMES DONEGAN — TREASURER
  • TERRY R HUMMER — VICE-PRESIDENT & SECRETARY
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Tibetan monasteries Partner — Receives vital resources from Tibet Aid
  • Tibetan nunneries Partner — Receives vital resources from Tibet Aid
  • Tibetan schools Partner — Receives vital resources from Tibet Aid
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Culture-Integrated Aid
    methodology: culture_integrated_aid
    By combining modern humanitarian support with the preservation of traditional Tibetan cultural and educational values, we strengthen community identity and long-term well-being, because culturally grounded aid enhances relevance, acceptance, and sustainability.
  • Integrated Humanitarian Support
    methodology: integrated_humanitarian_support
    By providing coordinated assistance in food, education, housing, and medical care, we address the interconnected needs of Tibetan communities, because holistic intervention increases resilience and reduces dependency on fragmented aid services.
  • Sponsorship-Based Support Model
    methodology: sponsorship_model
    By linking individual Tibetan refugees with international sponsors, we deliver sustained and personalized support to vulnerable community members, because direct sponsorship fosters long-term commitment and accountability between supporters and beneficiaries.