The Greater Himalayas Foundation is a 501 (c) 3 non profit organization established in Washington DC. The Foundation was created in 2008 to honor the legacy of Mingma Norbu Sherpa, by continuing conservation and humanitarian efforts in the Himalayas.

The activities of the Greater Himalayas Foundation will range from sponsoring scholarships, giving awards in related fields, supporting income generating projects, promoting community based conservation, and providing equitable health care to citizens in the remote mountainous areas of Nepal, Bhutan, India, and Tibet.