NORTHWEST TIBETAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION

EIN: 931172207 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

PORTLAND, OR

Total Revenue
$394,275
Total Expenses
$316,093
Total Assets
$2,597,035
Net Assets
$2,555,174
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1993
Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
DHONGTHOG KELSANG
Phone
5033081365
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

NORTHWEST TIBETAN CULTURAL ASSOCIATION, founded in 1993, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $394K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 78% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $78K, a strong 20% operating margin.

Mission

NWTCA'S OBJECTIVE IS TO PRESERVE THE TIBETAN CULTURE AND SHARE IT WITH THE GREATER COMMUNITY OF PORTLAND METRO AREA AND TO PROVIDE A CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL HOME FOR TIBETANS LIVING IN OREGON AND SOUTHWEST WASHINGTON.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $85,998 Revenue: $36,791

SUNDAY SCHOOL:SUNDAY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES KINDERGARTEN-HIGH SCHOOL, LESSONS ARE GIVEN IN:1) TIBETAN LANGUAGE: READING, WRITING, AND SPEAKING; 2) TRADITIONAL MUSIC: INSTRUMENT, SONG AND DANCE; 3)...

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SUNDAY SCHOOL:SUNDAY CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES KINDERGARTEN-HIGH SCHOOL, LESSONS ARE GIVEN IN:1) TIBETAN LANGUAGE: READING, WRITING, AND SPEAKING; 2) TRADITIONAL MUSIC: INSTRUMENT, SONG AND DANCE; 3) TRADITIONAL HERITAGE: RELIGION AND HISTORY.

Program 2
Expenses: $91,387 Revenue: $13,624

CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS: EVERY SUNDAY MORNING PRAYERS, BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS CLASS ONCE OR TWICE EVERY WEEK, OBSERVE ALL RELIGIOUS DAYS AND CEREMONIES. ALSO, ORGANIZED CULTURAL...

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CULTURAL AND SPIRITUAL PROGRAMS: EVERY SUNDAY MORNING PRAYERS, BUDDHIST PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS CLASS ONCE OR TWICE EVERY WEEK, OBSERVE ALL RELIGIOUS DAYS AND CEREMONIES. ALSO, ORGANIZED CULTURAL PROGRAMS FOR EVENTS AND FESTIVALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

Program 3
Expenses: $51,567

GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS SUPPORTING AND ASSISTING THE TIBETAN CULTURE

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $144,460
Program Service Revenue $50,415
Investment Income $15,030
Other Revenue $184,370
TOTAL REVENUE $394,275

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $51,567
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $43,570
Program Expenses $228,952
Other Expenses $264,526
TOTAL EXPENSES $316,093

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $394,275 $222,040 +0.8%
Expenses $316,093 $259,833 +0.2%
Net Income $78,182 $-37,793 -3.1%
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✓ Grants to Organizations ✓ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
11
$0
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DHONGTHOG KELSANG PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TSERING WANGDHEN VICE PRESIDENT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TENZIN GYALPO SECRETARY 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KHANDOR EDUCATION DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TENZIN TASHI TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NORBU TSERING ACCOUNTANT 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TASHI NAMGYA EVENTS MANAGER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TENZIN ZORA EVENT DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DORJEE KARTSO FACILITIES DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TSERING KALDEN PRO 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LOBSANG DHONDUP SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $394,275 $316,093 $2,597,035 $78,182
2022 $222,040 $259,833 $2,509,683 $-37,793
2021 $99,450 $205,082 $2,534,670 $-105,632
2020 $147,557 $265,250 $2,620,417 $-117,693
2019 $326,735 $357,260 $2,737,718 $-30,525
2018 $314,884 $302,391 $2,768,637 $12,493
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