International Buddhist Education
International Buddhist Education is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Gardena, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $248K. Net investment income was $125K.
International Buddhist Education at a glance
In short: International Buddhist Education gave $248K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $248K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $248,000
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $248,000
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $248,000
- Total assets
- $3,905,458
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who International Buddhist Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of the West ($248K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How International Buddhist Education gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $183K (2023) to $277K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of the West Rosemead, CA | Promote and support education | $248,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,905,458 | $229,393 | $251,832 | $248,000 | 1 | $248,000 | $125,180 |
| 2024 | $3,927,897 | $159,180 | $276,575 | $276,500 | 1 | $276,500 | $107,207 |
| 2023 | $4,045,292 | $194,636 | $185,927 | $183,000 | 1 | $183,000 | $146,808 |
| 2022 | $4,036,583 | $246,616 | $227,075 | $227,000 | 1 | $227,000 | $195,396 |
| 2021 | $4,017,042 | $194,441 | $279,600 | — | — | — | $134,441 |
| 2020 | $4,102,201 | $284,581 | $302,650 | — | — | — | $254,581 |
| 2019 | $4,120,270 | $1,612,433 | $328,251 | — | — | — | $1,557,705 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Buddhist Education is led by Chang Yu Li, President & CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chang Yu Li
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
JP Wang
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Abel Hou
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Alice Wang
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Bertha Huang
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Daisy Fan
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Douglas Hsieh
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Jason Tsai
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Venerable Hui-Chi
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
C Jim Chen
CFO
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about International Buddhist Education
How much does International Buddhist Education give each year?
International Buddhist Education gave $248K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $277K across 1 grant.
How large is International Buddhist Education?
International Buddhist Education reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $229K.
What is International Buddhist Education?
International Buddhist Education is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Gardena, CA. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does International Buddhist Education operate?
International Buddhist Education has awarded grants in California.
What is International Buddhist Education's EIN?
International Buddhist Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-2536373. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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