Jinpa Foundation
Accepts applications
Jinpa Foundation is a private foundation in Boulder, Colorado. In tax year 2025 it gave $11,050 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $1,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$11,050
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$266,487
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,950 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,450 | 20 | $201,436 |
| 2024 | $10,950 | 19 | $231,397 |
| 2025 | $11,050 | 18 | $266,487 |
How to apply
| Contact | Robert W King 2200 Topaz Dr, Boulder, CO 80304-0927 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (303) 449-8400 |
| What to submit | Personal letter, along with a letter of recommendation from physician or qualified meditation master. |
| Restrictions | Nepal, India, Tibet and surrounding areas |
What Jinpa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Colorado. It also paid $5,550 in 7 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 5 | $2,300 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $800 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $500 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $500 |
| Washington | 1 | $400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Elpis Rehabilitation | Rehabilitation clinic | $1,500 |
| Street Business School | Entrepreneurial training for poor women | $1,000 |
| Kyaninga Child Development Center | Aid to handicapped children | $1,000 |
| Tong-len UK | Healthcare education | $800 |
| Pathfinder International | Sexual and reproductive healthcare | $800 |
| Smiling Faces | Education for vulnerable children | $800 |
| Surmang Monastery retreatants | Support religious practitioners | $750 |
| Dzi Foundation | Rural community development | $500 |
| Sunsar Maya | Education for orphans | $500 |
| Seeds of South Sudan | Sudan genocide survivors | $500 |
| Rural Health Education Service Trust - Dr Aruna | Health education for poor girls | $500 |
| Shakyamuni Buddha Health Center | Health care | $500 |
| International Rescue Committee | Support refugees | $500 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Emergency aid medical care | $500 |
| Friends of Nepal | Infrastructure improvements | $400 |
| Surmang Foundation | Support monastery | $200 |
| Tibetan Children's Village | Care education of orphans | $200 |
| Dance To Be Free | Dance Therapy for Prisoners | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert W King
- Linda M King
- Erin J King-Robinson
- Jeremy A King
- Ralph B King
Questions people ask
Does Jinpa Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Jinpa Foundation give?
$11,050 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Jinpa Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert W King (Pres Treasurer), Linda M King (VP Secretary), Erin J King-Robinson (Director) and Jeremy A King (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Jinpa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and education.