Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation
To promote spiritual growth and well being within the Zen Buddhist tradition
Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation at a glance
In short: Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation gave $128K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $128K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $128,443
- +458.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $128,443
- +458.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $128,443
- Total assets
- $3,477,823
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Living Compassion ($128K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2023) to $128K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $128K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Living Compassion Sequim, WA | Assist programs | $128,443 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,477,823 | $673,276 | $589,856 | $128,443 | 1 | $65,227 |
| 2024 | $3,338,350 | $474,248 | $457,377 | $23,000 | 1 | $98,344 |
| 2023 | $3,323,236 | $767,681 | $363,740 | $18,845 | 1 | $24,462 |
| 2022 | $3,220,879 | $1,642,980 | $369,189 | — | — | $1,385,319 |
| 2021 | $1,632,156 | $459,776 | $325,534 | — | — | $118,718 |
| 2020 | $1,500,338 | $560,761 | $364,612 | — | — | $37,923 |
About Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation
Based on IRS filings
Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Sequim, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $128K. Net investment income was $65K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation is led by Cheri Huber, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Cheri Huber
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $42K (2025)
Ashwini Narayanan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $61K (2025)
Jennifer Colmore
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $61K, to Ashwini Narayanan (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation
How much does Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation give each year?
Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation gave $128K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $23K across 1 grant.
How large is Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation?
Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $673K.
What is Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation?
Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Sequim, WA. It holds $3.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation operate?
Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation has awarded grants in Washington.
What is Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation's EIN?
Center for the Practice of Zen Buddhist Meditation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2900065. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 29, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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