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ARIZONA FRIENDS OF TIBET

SAHUARITA, AZ · EIN 860682308 · Form 990 · FY2021 · NTEE Q700 · International Affairs · Micro (<$100K) · www.arizonafriendsoftibet.org
revenue
$23K
expenses
$26K
net assets
$536K
employees
0
program ratio
67%
mission · from form 990

ARIZONA FREINDS OF TIBET IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATOIN DEDICATED TO MANIFESTING HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA'S VISION OF PROMOTING BASIC HUMAN VALUES AS SET FORTH IN TIBETAN CULTURE, CIVILIZATION, AND ANCIENT BUDDHIST TRADITIONS.

profile · synthesized from sources

Arizona Friends of Tibet is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Tibetan culture and education through grants to various Tibetan Buddhist groups primarily in Nepal, India, and Bhutan. They also engage the local community in cultural events, such as sand mandala ceremonies, to promote awareness and appreciation of Tibetan traditions.

named programs · 2 · from sources

what they call their work

Grant Program
Provides financial support to Tibetan Buddhist organizations and initiatives focused on education, cultural preservation, and humanitarian aid.
Sand Mandala Event
Hosts community events featuring traditional Tibetan sand mandalas to promote cultural awareness and participation.
activities · 2 clusters

what they do

  • Youth Support Through Arts and Education 2 activities
    • Supporting humanitarian aid and community development
      Provides support for humanitarian initiatives, including lifesaving aid during the COVID-19 pandemic, funding COVID-19 research, and supporting Tibetan Buddhist centers providing aid to Ukrainian refugees. The organization also provides initial seed funding for relevant academic centers.
    • Supporting humanitarian aid efforts
      Provides support for humanitarian aid, including lifesaving support during the COVID-19 pandemic and funding for Tibetan Buddhist centers assisting Ukrainian refugees.
  • Uncategorized 6 activities
    • Facilitating visits of Tibetan and Buddhist teachers
      Facilitates travel and arrangements for Tibetan and Buddhist teachers, including the Dalai Lama, to visit Arizona for teachings and events.
    • Grantmaking for Tibetan and Buddhist organizations
      Awards grants to support education, health, and cultural programs benefiting Tibetans globally, including monasteries, nunneries, orphanages, and elder homes. Since its founding in 1991, the organization has awarded over $200,000 in grants.
    • Grantmaking for Tibetan and Buddhist organizations
      Awards grants to support education, health, and cultural programs benefiting Tibetans globally, including monasteries, nunneries, orphanages, and elder homes. Since its founding in 1991, the organization has awarded over $200,000 in grants.
    • Sponsoring Tibetan cultural and educational events
      Sponsors and hosts community events in Arizona that highlight Tibetan culture, Buddhist practice, and philosophy, including teachings, lectures, film screenings, and sand mandala creations. The organization also facilitates travel for Tibetan and Buddhist teachers to Arizona.
    • Sponsoring Tibetan cultural and educational events
      Sponsors and hosts community events in Arizona that highlight Tibetan culture and Buddhist practice, including teachings, lectures, film screenings, and sand mandala creations. These events provide access to Tibetan Buddhist philosophy and culture for the local community.
    • Supporting academic and research initiatives
      Provides initial seed funding for academic institutions, such as the Center for Compassion Studies at the University of Arizona, and supports research-related projects.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$23K
Contributions & grants$5K20%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$19K80%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$26K
Program expenses67%
Admin / overhead33%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$16K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$536K
Cash$19K
Investments$517K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$536K
Liquid reserves250.4 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +2.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 11
  • CONNIE DONER — VICE PRESIDE
  • DEAN PIELSTICK — SECRETARY
  • GINGER APPLEGARTH — TREASURER
  • JANE STANLEY — DIRECTOR
  • JUDY MARGOLIS — DIRECTOR
  • KHANDRO NOBLE — PRESIDENT
  • LISA MCCOOL — DIRECTOR
  • PEGGY HITCHCOCK — PRESIDENT EM
  • RAE DACHILLE — DIRECTOR
  • STEVE ROSALIK — DIRECTOR
  • TENZIN SONAM — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14

who they work with

  • Andrew Weil Center for Integrative Medicine Partner — Hosted the sand mandala event in its lobby.
  • Arizona Teachings Partner — Partnered to host the Dalai Lama for teachings in 1993 and 2005.
  • College of Humanities 2025 Tucson Humanities Festival Partner — Partnered with for the sand mandala event.
  • Soo Kyong Kim Partner — Losang-la's wife, who assisted in applying sand to the mandala.
  • The Dalai Lama Partner — Instrumental in bringing The Dalai Lama to Tucson for teachings in 1993 and 2005.
  • Tibet House US Partner — Affiliated with Tibet House US.
  • Tibet House US Partner — Arizona Friends of Tibet is affiliated with Tibet House US.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Provided initial seed funding for the Center for Compassion Studies at University of Arizona.
  • University of Arizona Partner — Provided initial seed funding for the Center for Compassion Studies.
  • University of Arizona: Center for Buddhist Studies Partner — Hosted the sand mandala event.
  • University of Arizona: Department of East Asian Studies Partner — Hosted the sand mandala event.
  • University of Arizona: Department of Religious Studies and Classics Partner — Hosted the sand mandala event.
  • University of Arizona: Health Humanities Hub Partner — Hosted the sand mandala event and provided a timelapse video of the mandala.
  • Venerable Lama Losang Samten Partner — Sand-mandala artist hosted for a week-long sand mandala event.