Shambhala USA
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$159K
Foundation funders
6
Grants recorded
12
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds Shambhala USA?
Shambhala USA is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by BESS Family Foundation ($100K), The Landau Family Foundation ($26K), The Frederick P Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $159K in grants to Shambhala USA between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESS Family Foundation | $100,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Landau Family Foundation | $25,500 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| The Frederick P Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism | $19,500 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| Khyentse Foundation | $8,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Timely Rain | $3,335 | 3 | 2018–2022 |
| Mariel Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2018) to $75K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $17K.
What grants has Shambhala USA received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Landau Family Foundation | General contribution | $16,500 |
| 2024 | BESS Family Foundation | Touching the Earth's Hivemind Eco Assembly Project | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Frederick P Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism | UNRESTRICTED | $17,500 |
| 2023 | BESS Family Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $75,000 |
| 2022 | The Landau Family Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $6,000 |
| 2022 | The Frederick P Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism | UNRESTRICTED | $2,000 |
| 2022 | Timely Rain | RELIGIOUS PURPOSES | $210 |
| 2021 | Khyentse Foundation | SHAMHALA MEDITATION CENTER OF NEW HAVEN, CT DIVERSITY ISSUES SUPPORT | $8,000 |
| 2021 | Mariel Foundation | Charitable | $3,000 |
| 2021 | The Landau Family Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $3,000 |
| 2020 | Timely Rain | RELIGIOUS PURPOSES | $1,625 |
| 2018 | Timely Rain | TO FURTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Shambhala USA?
Shambhala USA is funded by 6 grantmakers, led by BESS Family Foundation ($100K), The Landau Family Foundation ($26K), The Frederick P Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism ($20K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $159K in grants to Shambhala USA between 2018–2025.
Who is Shambhala USA's largest funder?
BESS Family Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Shambhala USA, with $100K across 2 grants (2023–2024).
How much grant funding has Shambhala USA received?
IRS 990 filings record $159K in grants to Shambhala USA across 12 grants from 6 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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