named programs · 11 · from sources
What they call their work
Chinese 中文
Mandarin Chinese immersion classes taught by native speakers for children as young as two years old
College Readiness
Preparation courses for high school juniors and seniors covering SAT practice and college application navigation
English
English language program emphasizing reading, writing, critical thinking, and research skills for children aged 4-15
Family Education
"Dinner with YindaYin Coaching" series facilitating parent-teacher collaboration and individualized learning plans
Global Playroom
Early childhood program teaching Tibetan language and culture to toddlers (1-4 years old) through singing and drawing, offered virtually to families worldwide
Lak Len tar
Program to document and share student milestones through video content and public reading sessions, promoting broader community engagement
Mentorship
One-on-one mentorship pairing students in the College Preparation Program with college graduates for guidance and support
SEE Learning
Social, Emotional, and Ethical Learning curriculum integrated across all programs to foster emotional regulation, compassion, and environmental awareness
Summer camp
Annual educational summer camp for ages 8-14 combining language, math, SEE Learning, and cultural activities, offered both in-person and virtually
Tibetan བོད་སྐད་ཡིག་དང་རིག་གཞུང་།
Language and cultural education program for children aged 4-15, focusing on immersive and accessible Tibetan language instruction
Youth Leadership Program
Leadership development initiative teaching decision-making, teamwork, and community impact across all age groups
activities · 9 groups
What they do
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Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Programs 1 activity
- Implementing Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning curriculumIntegrates SEE Learning into all educational programming, expanding the curriculum to K–10th grade following successful implementation, with a focus on student wellbeing and healing post-pandemic.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Offering college preparation and mentorship for high school studentsProvides in-person and virtual college preparation services, including pairing high school students with mentors who are college or graduate degree holders from diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
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Culturally Specific Support Services 1 activity
- Operating a coaching center for Himalayan immigrant communitiesEstablished and operates a coaching center in Jackson Heights, Queens, serving Tibetan and other Himalayan immigrant communities with educational and mentorship programming.
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Nonprofit Internship Programs 1 activity
- Operating an internship program for youth developmentOffers an internship program through YindaYin Coaching to provide experiential learning opportunities for students, though the program is currently not available.
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Summer Academic Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Operating annual in-person and virtual summer campsRuns an annual summer camp program for children and youth, initially launched in 2016, offering immersion in Tibetan language and culture, Science, SEE Learning, English, and Math, with transition to virtual format in 2020 and in-person offerings in other years.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Producing family engagement and literacy contentProduces milestone videos and conducts weekly story readings through the Lak Len Tar program, with over 50 milestone videos and more than 100 story sessions involving students and families.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Providing virtual coaching and educational servicesDelivers virtual coaching services to students and families across multiple U.S. states and internationally, focusing on holistic education, mentorship, and student wellbeing.
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Play-Based Early Childhood Education 1 activity
- Running an early childhood program in Tibetan language and cultureOffers the Global Playroom program for toddlers aged 1–4, teaching Tibetan language and culture through singing and drawing, with participation from families in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and India.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Delivering Tibetan language instruction virtuallyProvides beginner and intermediate level virtual Tibetan language classes on multiple days of the week, with structured weekly sessions for students of various ages and locations.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$66K
Contributions & grants$66K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
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expenses
Total expenses$50K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$30K
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balance sheet
Total assets$0
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Net assets$16K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +16.6%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 5
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHIME DOLMA | President | 30 | $10K |
| TASHI GYANGA | CO-FOUNDER | 30 | $10K |
| FNU RINCHEN DOLMA | VICE PRESIDENT | 30 | $6K |
| TSERING DAMDUL | TEACHER | 15 | $2K |
| Tenzin Dolker | Teacher | 15 | $2K |
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Chime Dolma Partner — Co-founder of YindaYin Coaching and former educator with lived experience as an immigrant.
- Emory University Partner — Highlighted Yindayin Coaching's work in Social, Emotional, and Ethical (SEE) Learning.
- Tashi Tenzin Partner — Co-founder of YindaYin Coaching and former educator with lived experience as an immigrant.
- Tenzin Daesel Partner — Educator involved in delivering YindaYin Coaching programs
- Tsering Lhakyi Partner — Former student who found a sense of belonging through YindaYin Coaching
- Tshering Yangchen Partner — Parent participant whose children have been enrolled in YindaYin Coaching for five years
strategies · 5
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.
- Culturally Immersive Language Educationmethodology: culturally-immersive language educationBy teaching Tibetan language through immersive, culturally grounded methods, the organization supports identity preservation and community resilience, because language is a vehicle for cultural transmission and belonging.
- Family-Engaged Learning Modelmethodology: family-engaged learningBy partnering with families and engaging them as active participants in education through collaborative forums, the organization strengthens student development, because family involvement increases continuity of support, belonging, and accountability across home and program settings.
- Mentorship Through Lived Experiencemethodology: mentorship-through-lived-experienceBy using mentors with lived experience as immigrants, the organization produces more effective coaching and mentoring for young immigrants navigating the U.S. education system, because shared background fosters trust, relevance, and cultural continuity in guidance.
- Social-Emotional-Ethical Learning as Academic Foundationmethodology: social-emotional-ethical-learningBy integrating social-emotional wellbeing and secular ethics into education, the organization supports academic and personal development, because healing and compassion create the psychological safety necessary for learning and community resilience.
- Youth-Led Participatory Educationmethodology: youth-led participatory educationBy involving youth in daily decision-making and policy creation, the organization fosters leadership and autonomy, because participatory structures cultivate agency, responsibility, and deeper engagement in learning.