The Bhutan Foundation

Organization Overview

The Bhutan Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Bhutan Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bhutan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Bhutan Foundation generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.8% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE BHUTAN FOUNDATION S MISSION IS TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE BHUTANESE PEOPLE BY ENABLING ITS CITIZENS TO PURSUE ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT BHUTANESE SOCIETY AND TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF BHUTAN AND ITS CULTURE IN THE UNITED STATES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE BHUTAN FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS IN BHUTAN THAT PROMOTE GOOD GOVERNANCE, PARTICULARLY TO SUPPORT THE CAPACITY BUILDING OF LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY IN BHUTAN.


ENVIRONMENT - THE BHUTAN FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS IN BHUTAN THAT PROMOTE CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT. CONSERVATION PROGRAMS ARE FOCUSED ON SPECIES CONSERVATION SUCH AS THE TIGER CONSERVATION PROGRAM AND SNOW LEOPARD CONSERVATION PROGRAM.


THE BHUTAN FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS IN BHUTAN THAT PROMOTE PRESERVATION AND PROMOTION OF BHUTANS CULTURE. OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT CULTURAL PROJECT IS THE RESTORATION AND ADAPTIVE REUSE OF THE WANGDUECHOLING PALACE.


THE BHUTAN FOUNDATION SUPPORTS PROGRAMS IN BHUTAN THAT PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE AND EQUITABLE DEVELOPMENT, PRIMARILY IN THE AREAS OF HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND INCOME GENERATING PROGRAMS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,852,881
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,287,584
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,140,465
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $1,399
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,142,395

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Bhutan Foundation has awarded $400,341 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WORLD WILDLIFE FUND INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: WWF Bhutan For Life Program

$395,000

UNIVERSITY OF MONTANA

PURPOSE: Montana Conservation Genetics Lab: Tiger genetic program in Bhutan

$5,341
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that The Bhutan Foundation has recieved totaling $50,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Favrot Fund

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: THE MISSION OF THE BHUTAN FOUNDATION IS TO SERVE THE PEOPLE OF BHUTAN IN LIVING AND SHARING THE PRINCIPLES OF GROSS NATIONAL HAPPINESS, I.E. CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT; EQUITABLE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT; GOOD GOVERNANCE; AND PRESERVATION OF CULTURE. THE PURPOSE OF THE GRANT IS TO ASSIST IN PROVIDING FUNDING TO THE AJA NEY SOLAR PROJECT WHILE INSURING THE COMMITMENT OF OTHER DONORS TO THIS PROJECT.

$50,000
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