Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation
The purpose of this corporation is to secure a sound financial base for the propagation of jodo shinshu hongwanji-ha buddhism in America.
Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation at a glance
In short: Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation gave $2.4M across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $1.2M), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,412,371
- +76.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,206,186
- +76.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,206,186
- Total assets
- $49,394,666
- +11.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Buddhist Churches of America ($1.2M). Together the top 2 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.0M (2020) to $2.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $2.4M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Buddhist Churches of America San Francisco, CA | Propagation of Shin Buddhism | $1,218,266 |
| Institue of Buddhist Studies Berkeley, CA | Propagation of Shin Buddhism | $1,194,105 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49,394,666 | $5,884,008 | $3,100,746 | $2,412,371 | 2 | $4,354,030 |
| 2023 | $44,335,763 | $3,797,489 | $2,033,275 | $1,363,882 | 2 | $1,882,493 |
| 2022 | $39,474,142 | $1,814,742 | $2,226,640 | $1,699,293 | 2 | $373,272 |
| 2021 | $48,222,934 | $3,035,371 | $1,503,347 | $1,134,771 | Total only | $2,181,926 |
| 2020 | $43,432,693 | $3,741,651 | $1,447,820 | $1,031,320 | 2 | $3,275,374 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Berkeley, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $49.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $2.4M. Net investment income was $4.4M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation is led by Hideaki Mizuno, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 15 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hideaki Mizuno
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$119K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Charles Ozaki
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Kitahata
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Tanimura
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Tanimoto
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kent Matsuda
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Koichi Sayano
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Uyematsu
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rinban Gerald Sakamoto
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Okamoto
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Nishikawa
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Unruhe
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlene Grinolds
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roger Suekama
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Sunada
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Steven Terusaki (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Haruo Seigen Yamaoka (2022) — Director
- Former: Sumiye Tanabe (2022) — Director
- Former: Amada Hamed (2021) — Development Assistant
- Former: Michiko Inanaga (2021) — Director of Development
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $125K, to Hideaki Mizuno (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation
How much does Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation give each year?
Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation gave $2.4M across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 2 grants.
How large is Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation?
Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation reported $49.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.9M.
What is Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation?
Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Berkeley, CA. It holds $49.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation operate?
Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation's EIN?
Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2857583. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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