Buddhist Churches of America
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2024
Total received
$3.7M
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2019–2024
Who funds Buddhist Churches of America?
Buddhist Churches of America is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation ($3.3M), Tanimura Family Foundation ($200K), Keiro Services ($103K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to Buddhist Churches of America between 2019–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation | $3,346,870 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Tanimura Family Foundation | $200,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Keiro Services | $103,250 | 7 | 2019–2023 |
| Seattle Foundation | $54,383 | 5 | 2022–2024 |
| The Zephyr Charitable Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation | $1,600 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2019) to $1.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.3M.
What grants has Buddhist Churches of America received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation | PROPAGATION OF SHIN BUDDHISM | $1,218,266 |
| 2024 | Tanimura Family Foundation | FUND OPERATIONS | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | FUND BUILDING MAINTENANCE AND OBON MODERNIZATION. | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,895 |
| 2024 | Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation | CHARITY/GENERAL | $1,100 |
| 2024 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $380 |
| 2023 | Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation | PROPAGATION OF SHIN BUDDHISM | $711,415 |
| 2023 | Tanimura Family Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Keiro Services | TO SUPPORT OBT'S ADA SENIOR ACCESSIBILITY PROJECT IN 2023 | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT. | $6,048 |
| 2022 | Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation | PROPAGATION OF SHIN BUDDHISM | $926,793 |
| 2022 | Tanimura Family Foundation | FUND OPERATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2022 | Keiro Services | TO SUPPORT OCBC'S TWICE MONTHLY MEAL PROGRAM FOR HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS IN 2022 | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Keiro Services | TO SUPPORT OBT'S ABILITY TO RENOVATE RESTROOMS FOR INCREASED SENIOR ACCESS IN 2022 | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Seattle Foundation | TO PROVIDE GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,060 |
| 2021 | Tanimura Family Foundation | FUND OPERATIONS | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Keiro Services | TO SUPPORT OCBC'S TWICE MONTHLY MEAL PROGRAM FOR HOMEBOUND OLDER ADULTS IN 2021 | $15,000 |
| 2021 | Keiro Services | TO SUPPORT OBT'S RESTROOM RENOVATION AND PROVIDE SENIOR PROGRAM SUPPORT IN 2021 | $13,250 |
| 2020 | Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation | Propagation of Shin Buddhism | $490,396 |
| 2020 | Keiro Services | TO SUPPORT OBT'S RESTROOM RENOVATION PROJECT | $15,000 |
| 2020 | The Zephyr Charitable Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| 2020 | Chet & Jon Lappen Foundation | CHARITY/GENERAL | $500 |
| 2019 | Keiro Services | TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUING BENTO PROGRAM THAT SERVES 60 OLDER ADULTS TWICE A MONTH | $15,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Buddhist Churches of America?
Buddhist Churches of America is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation ($3.3M), Tanimura Family Foundation ($200K), Keiro Services ($103K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to Buddhist Churches of America between 2019–2024.
Who is Buddhist Churches of America's largest funder?
Buddhist Churches of America Endowment Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Buddhist Churches of America, with $3.3M across 4 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Buddhist Churches of America received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.7M in grants to Buddhist Churches of America across 23 grants from 6 funders between 2019–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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