About Gere Foundation
The Gere Foundation concentrates its giving on international human rights and humanitarian work—particularly Tibetan rights and refugee health—while also supporting community planning/legacy philanthropy and Buddhist spiritual retreat programming. Grants tend to be sizable and targeted, funding both advocacy organizations and service providers that work internationally or with refugee communities. The foundation appears comfortable giving to both policy/advocacy groups and hands-on relief or spiritual organizations.
Focus Areas
Tibetan human rights and cultural preservation (e.g., advocacy and support for Tibet-focused organizations)Health services for refugees and displaced communitiesInternational emergency relief and long-term developmentBuddhist retreat and spiritual development centersCommunity visioning and legacy philanthropy consulting
Who They Fund
people of Tibet / Tibetan communitiesvulnerable refugees (South Asia)women in India, Nepal and Tibet
About Gere Foundation
The Gere Foundation’s most distinctive recent pattern is its sustained support for Tibetan rights and Tibetan cultural preservation, paired with humanitarian work for refugees and other vulnerable communities. In the recent grants list, the foundation gave $100,000 to International Campaign for Tibet in 2023 and another $50,000 in 2024 for human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet. It also funded The Tibet Fund with $21,150 in 2024 and $15,000 in 2023 for long-term community health and essential health services for vulnerable refugees. Beyond those core areas, the foundation backs related work in education, spiritual development, archiving, and humanitarian relief. Its portfolio also includes grants to organizations connected to Buddhist retreat programming, legacy and community visioning, and secure communications for human rights work. The mix shows a funder that supports both advocacy and direct service, with attention to Tibetan communities, refugee populations, and organizations working across international settings.
What Gere Foundation Funds
Tibetan human rights is a central theme. The foundation gave $100,000 in 2023 and $50,000 in 2024 to International Campaign for Tibet for human rights and democratic freedoms for the people of Tibet. Refugee health is another clear line of support: The Tibet Fund received $21,150 in 2024 and $15,000 in 2023 for systemic solutions, community health, and essential health services for vulnerable refugees. Education appears in a grant to Foundation for Preservation of Mahayana Tradition in Bihar, where $15,000 supported Maitreya School and free, high-quality education for boys and girls in Bodhgaya. The foundation also supported Rights Action Lab Inc with $5,371 in 2024 to develop secure digital communications and training programs to advance human rights.
How Gere Foundation Gives
Typical grant size sits at $4,653 at the 25th percentile, $12,900 at the median, and $32,750 at the 75th percentile, which points to a mix of smaller and mid-sized awards alongside larger targeted grants. The recent record shows repeat support to the same recipients across years, including International Campaign for Tibet, The Tibet Fund, Legacy Philanthropy Works, Karuna-shechen, Helsinki Foundation, Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive, and The Garrison Institute. The funder is classified as a regular funder and also funds individuals. Grantmaking appears invitation-based rather than open application, with selected nonprofit organizations receiving support.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$116K
Total Assets
$3.8M
Total Revenue
$1.2M
Total Expenses
$148K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $5K and $33K, with a median of $13K.
25th Percentile
$5K
Median
$13K
75th Percentile
$33K
Geographic Reach
National7 states funded
About 0% of grants go to recipients in NY.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Where Gere Foundation Funds
Top 3 recipient countries by grant volume for Gere Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 20 | $572K | 83.3% |
| 2 | Poland | 3 |
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