2026-08-24T10:29:08-07:00 2025-12-31 273968596 Petersen Professionals PC 4915 West 35th St Suite 201 St Louis Park MN 55416 990 2025-01-01 411721381 TIBETAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF MINNESOTA TIBE 6519179556 1096 RAYMOND AVE ST PAUL MN 55108 KITSUNE TARA Treasurer 2026-08-20 true STACEY R PETERSEN CPA P00270858 9527673212 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z TENZIN LHAMO 1096 RAYMOND AVE ST PAUL MN 55108 535540 false X WWW.TAFM.ORG X 1992 MN TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE TIBETAN COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA; TO PRESERVE TIBETAN CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL & RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS; & TO PRESERVE & PROMOTE THE VALUES OF THE UNIQUE TIBETAN CULTURAL HERITAGE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA. 10 10 35 125 0 368625 256777 206783 201922 16781 6804 101773 70037 693962 535540 121639 79044 0 123986 151138 0 40636 279155 318606 524780 548788 169182 -13248 2228919 2307855 84367 176551 2144552 2131304 X TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE TIBETAN COMMUNITY IN MINNESOTA; TO PRESERVE TIBETAN CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL & RELIGIOUS TRADITIONS; & TO PRESERVE & PROMOTE THE VALUES OF THE UNIQUE TIBETAN CULTURAL HERITAGE UNDER THE AUSPICES OF HIS HOLINESS THE DALAI LAMA. false false 135923 51857 EDUCATIONAL & CULTURAL OUTREACH: The organization sponsors programs about the history & culture of Tibet. Examples include dance & music programs, film festivals, lectures & forums. The organization also has a lending library of books & videos. 94749 TIBETAN CULTURAL CENTER: The center is a place where Tibetans can preserve their traditional values & cultural heritage. 90778 71465 TIBETAN CULTURAL SCHOOL: The Tibetan Cultural School opened in July of 1997. A staff of Tibetans teaches children how to read & write the Tibetan language as well as lessons in history & culture. There were 192 attendees/enrollees during 2025. 77025 78600 TIBETAN TRADITIONAL DANCE & MUSIC GROUPS: Children's & adult's dance groups practice & perform the dances of Tibet. A group of youths is also learning to play traditional instruments. Their performances are a highlight of Tibetan celebrations. The dance group has also performed at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, the St Paul Winter Carnival, many schools & colleges, & other venues. There were 7 performances during 2025. 63528 SOCIAL SERVICES REFERRALS: The organization refers Tibetans who require special services to the appropriate community agencies. Tibetan & non-Tibetan volunteers help families & individuals as they work through the challenges of adapting to a new culture. 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Part IV - Additional Information 271018 271018 1105175 399665 705510 541149 173825 367324 39303 38860 443 91867 91305 562 1344857 DUE TO OFFICE OF TIBET 176075 176075 SOUTH ASIA CULTURAL DEVELOPMT 12201 CASH PAYMENT SOUTH ASIA SPIRITUAL OFFERING 10000 CASH PAYMENT SOUTH ASIA SPIRITUAL OFFERING 6275 CASH PAYMENT 3 false false false false false false true OFFICE OF TIBET 1228 17TH ST NW WASHINGTON DC 20036 26068 0 TENSHUG OFFERING & LADAKH TEHOR TIBETAN ORGANIZATION 10356 WILDWOOD RD BLOOMINGTON MN 55437 921282790 501(C)(3) 20000 0 CULTURAL SUPPORT 1 1 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 VOTING MEMBERS ARE MADE UP OF INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT LEAST 18 YEARS OF AGE, OF TIBETAN ANCESTRY & RESIDENTS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. QUESTIONS OF ELIGIBILITY ARE DETERMINED BY THE MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE, SUBJECT TO THE POWER OF THE BOARD TO REVERSE OR ALTER ANY SUCH DETERMINATION. ANY ELIGIBLE INDIVIDUAL BECOMES A MEMBER UPON PAYMENT OF THE DUES ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b THE TREASURER & ACCOUNTANT REVIEW THE 990 PRIOR TO FILING. AFTER THEIR REVIEW THEY PRESENT THE 990 TO THE BOARD FOR FURTHER REVIEW & DISCUSSION. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The conflict of interest policy is mentioned in the bylaws and the board members have been advised to follow the bylaws, though there is currently no consistent monitoring and enforcement of compliance with the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a THE BOARD REVIEWS PERFORMANCE & APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. THEIR DECISION IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b TAFM Board determines compensation of other staff using inputs from concerned sub-committee members and officials. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST TO THE ORGANIZATION.