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Nonprofit · EIN 95-4121177

HIMALAYAN CHILDRENS FUND

Tax-exempt · BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210

Financials

$390K$366K2022$756K$689K2023$836K$780K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HIMALAYAN CHILDRENS FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$836,225$780,413$55,812$2,727,042$0$2,727,042
June 30, 2024990$755,539$688,660$66,879$2,634,665$0$2,634,665
June 30, 2023990$390,400$365,581$24,819$2,419,241$0$2,419,241
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$571,302
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$264,923
Net gain from sales of assets
$197,201
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$710,387
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$42,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$45,213
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$4,104
Depreciation
$160
Program services (functional)
$710,387
Management and general (functional)
$70,026

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,634,665
Total assets, end of year
$2,727,042
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,727,042
Publicly traded securities
$2,635,740
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,727,042
Gross receipts
$2,726,927
Employees
1
Volunteers
4
Year formed
1987
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBRA ANN ROBINSON-MENZIESDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
40$42,000
JOANN PARKSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.13$0
MARIA BARDINI-PERKINSSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBRA ANN ROBINSON-MENZIESDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
40$42,000
JOANN PARKSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
0.13$0
MARIA BARDINI-PERKINSSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DEBRA ANN ROBINSON-MENZIESDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
40$36,000
JOANN PARKSTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
1.25$0
MARIA BARDINI-PERKINSSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
7$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
NORTH MAPLE DR, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90210-0000
Signed the 990
DA ROBINSON-MENZIES, Director
Phone
(310) 395-6616
Return prepared by
Kao & Kao CPAs

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 95-4121177 or by the name HIMALAYAN CHILDRENS FUND.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

The Himalayan Children's Fund is a way for people around the world, and the west in particular, to connect with the lives of people in the Himalayan Region of Nepal, India and Tibet. HCF provides support for Thrangu Rinpoche's many compassionate activities such as schools, monasteries and clinics. By providing support for education, food, clothing, medicine and other needs we hope to equip the children and adults with the tools necessary for life enhancement while helping to preserve the culture of the people which is primarily of Tibetan and Buddhist heritage.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Himalayan Children's Fund (HCF) is a conduit of happiness and delight for donors and recipients alike - a deep connection is made that brings joy to the spirit. Guided by the humanitarian vision of Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche, HCF donors and sponsors support numerous projects in Nepal, India and Tibet. By funding schools, monasteries, nunneries, monastic colleges and clinics we help preserve the culture of the Himalayan people while providing education, medical care and basic living assistance. The resulting benefit after 36 years: as the children thrive and grow - donors do the same!HCF donors currently maintain the sponsorship of 113 nuns, 34 monks and 233 lay students. These funds pay for education fees, food and clothing. Our donors also provide funding for many other needs such as health care, educational supplies, blankets and beds, water filters, rain water collection systems, sports equipment and building repairs.
    Expenses $710,387

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
95-4121177
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1997
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,727,042
Income (IRS master file)
$2,726,927

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$836,225$780,413$2,727,042IRS
990June 2024$755,539$688,660$2,634,665IRS
990June 2023$390,400$365,581$2,419,241XML
990June 2022$538,853$484,014$2,286,054IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 95-4121177).

Questions about HIMALAYAN CHILDRENS FUND

What is the EIN of HIMALAYAN CHILDRENS FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HIMALAYAN CHILDRENS FUND is 95-4121177.
Is HIMALAYAN CHILDRENS FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to HIMALAYAN CHILDRENS FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HIMALAYAN CHILDRENS FUND file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of HIMALAYAN CHILDRENS FUND due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HIMALAYAN CHILDRENS FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of HIMALAYAN CHILDRENS FUND?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $42,000 (DEBRA ANN ROBINSON-MENZIES, Director).
How much revenue does HIMALAYAN CHILDRENS FUND have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $836,225, expenses of $780,413 and total assets of $2,727,042 at year end.

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