Also known as: Frederick P Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism · Frederick Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism · Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 134014022) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Frederick P Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism reported 55 grants totaling $697,833 to 55 organizations across 15 states and territories, most often for general operating support. Its largest reported grant was $41,833 to Naropa University.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Naropa University | BOULDER, CO | $41,833 |
| Drala Mountain Center | RED FEATHER LAKES, CO | $18,000 |
| Dhammadharini | PENNGROVE, CA | $17,500 |
| Shambhala USA | BURBANK, CA | $17,500 |
| Tara Mandala | PAGOSA SPRINGS, CO | $17,500 |
| Dharma BUM Temple | SAN DIEGO, CA | $17,000 |
| Dharmadatta Community | ORANGE, VA | $17,000 |
| Lineage Project Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $17,000 |
| Loyola Maramount University | LOS ANGELES, CA | $17,000 |
| The Profound Treasury Dharma Foundation | SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY | $17,000 |
| Treasure Caretaker Training | BOULDER, CO | $16,000 |
| Barre Center for Buddhist Studies | BARRE, ME | $15,000 |
| New York University | NEW YORK, NY | $15,000 |
| Northwestern University | EVANSTON, IL | $15,000 |
| Prison Dharma Network Inc | SOUTH DEERFIELD, MA | $15,000 |
| Soto ZEN Buddhist Association | BERKELEY, CA | $15,000 |
| Sukhasiddhi Foundation | NOVATO, CA | $15,000 |
| The Garrison Institute | GARRISON, NY | $15,000 |
| Upaya ZEN Center Inc | SANTA FE, NM | $15,000 |
| Veteran's Yoga Project Inc | ALAMEDA, CA | $15,000 |
| University of the West | ROSEMEAD, CA | $14,000 |
| Tashi Gatsel Ling Buddhist Center | GRAY, ME | $13,000 |
| Boundless in Motion | BOULDER, CO | $12,500 |
| Brooklyn ZEN Center | BROOKLYN, NY | $12,500 |
| One River ZEN | OTTAWA, IL | $12,500 |
| Pacific ZEN Institute | SANTA ROSA, CA | $12,500 |
| Pastoral Care and Counseling Institute | CARRBORO, NC | $12,500 |
| Pratt Institute | BROOKLYN, NY | $12,500 |
| The Lotus Institute Inc | PATASKALA, OH | $12,500 |
| Community Initiatives | LOS ANGELES, CA | $12,000 |
| Mission BE Inc | ISLIP, NY | $12,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | RICHMOND, CA | $11,000 |
| The Institute of Buddhist Studies Inc | BERKELEY, CA | $11,000 |
| Daihonzan Chozen-JI International ZEN Dojo | HONOLULU, HI | $10,500 |
| Bodhi Manda ZEN Center | JEMEZ SPRINGS, NM | $10,000 |
| Honpa Hongwanji Hawaii Betsuin | HONOLULU, HI | $10,000 |
| Lion's Roar Foundation | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 |
| SAN Francisco ZEN Center | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $10,000 |
| Sati Center for Buddhist Studies | REDWOOD CITY, CA | $10,000 |
| Secular Dharma Foundation | HARLAN, IA | $10,000 |
| Sweetwater ZEN Center | NATIONAL CITY, CA | $10,000 |
| The Village Zendo Inc | NEW YORK, NY | $10,000 |
| TLC Transitional Life Care | ASHLAND, OR | $10,000 |
| Friends of ZEN Inc | APPLETON, WI | $9,500 |
| BE Meditation Group | COVINA, CA | $9,000 |
| Mindful Living Revolution | BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC | $9,000 |
| Mitra Path Inc | LOS ANGELES, CA | $8,000 |
| The Human Kindness Foundation | DURHAM, NC | $8,000 |
| ZEN Peacemakers Inc | BOULDER, CO | $8,000 |
| Minnesota ZEN Meditation Center | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | $7,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
