EIN 21-1585716

The Greater Himalayas Foundation Honoring the Legacy of of Mingma

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2007
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Greater Himalayas Foundation provides scholarships for education and community leadership, preserving culture and supporting humanitarian efforts in remote areas.
Total revenues
$81,697
2022
Total expenses
$19,614
2022
Total assets
$380,570
2022
Num. employees
0
2016

Program areas at The Greater Himalayas Foundation Honoring the Legacy of of Mingma

Special Project: Nepal Earthquake Relief and Rebuilding efforts
Mingma Norbu Sherpa Memorial Scholarships have been set up at Lincoln University, New Zealand for students from the Himalayas who want to pursue a Masters Degree in Forestry, Environment and Natural Resource Management. This scholarship is available to two students every two years. The Greater Himalayas Foundation provides funding for student airfare, and medical insurance. This scholarship is intended to support young individuals from the Himalayan mountain regions who are committed to the future of environmental protection and sustainable natural resource management in the Himalayas.
The Greater Himalayas Bhutan Scholarship Program supports students from remote communities in Bhutan who are interested in pursuing a Bachelors in Environmental Science at the Royal Thimphu College in Bhutan. A minimum of one scholarship student is selected each year. Priorities are given to students with financial needs and from rural regions.
World Environment Day Celebrations at Khumjung School Nepal
Small Grants Fund - grant to Shenandoah National Park Trust

Grants made by The Greater Himalayas Foundation Honoring the Legacy of of Mingma

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
World Wildlife Fund (WWF)Grant for the Mingma Norbu Sherpa Memorial Scholarship at the Royal Thimphu College in Bhutan.$30,000
Sherpa FoundationGrant for Earthquake Rebuilding Efforts for Rebuilding Pema Choling Monastery in Chaurikarkha, Solukhumbu.$10,001

Who funds The Greater Himalayas Foundation Honoring the Legacy of of Mingma

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$25,100
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)Matching Gift$8,000
Summit Charitable FoundationGeneral Operating Support$1,000

Personnel at The Greater Himalayas Foundation Honoring the Legacy of of Mingma

NameTitleCompensation
Dawa SherpaPresident$0
Anne KeiserDirector$0
Tenzing SherpaSecretary$0
Lisa ChoegyalDirector$0
Brian MenkesTreasurer$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for The Greater Himalayas Foundation Honoring the Legacy of of Mingma

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$80,635
Program services$0
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,062
Total revenues$81,697

Form 990s for The Greater Himalayas Foundation Honoring the Legacy of of Mingma

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2021-122022-05-15990EZView PDF
2020-122021-08-02990EZView PDF
2018-122020-01-25990EZView PDF
2017-122018-12-22990EZView PDF
2016-122017-09-22990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $8,000 from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $6,800 from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
October 12, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2020
September 22, 2021
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $4,000 from Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Provides grantsPartially liquidatedOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
714 N W St
Falls Church, VA 22046
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Website URL
theghf.org/ 
Phone
(202) 294-3108
IRS details
EIN
21-1585716
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2007
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T12: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations Fund Raising and Fund Distribution
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
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