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Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai America Inc. is a private corporation based in MORAGA, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1986. The principal officer is Douglas F Allen Esq. It holds total assets of $11.7M. Annual income is reported at $2.1M. Total assets have grown from $9.4M in 2011 to $11.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Expanding access to buddhism in the united states: supplemental support to the ekoji buddhist temple in va. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 5 states, including California, Virginia, Maryland. According to available records, Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai America Inc. has made 22 grants totaling $2M, with a median grant of $17K. Annual giving has grown from $168K in 2020 to $1.2M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1M, with an average award of $93K. The foundation has supported 12 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Virginia, California, which account for 73% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$12K
Average Grant
$75K
Largest Grant
$470K
Based on 9 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Expanding access to buddhism in the united states: supplemental support to the ekoji buddhist temple in va.
Expenses: $369K
Publication program: supporting the bukkyo dendo kyokai's english triptaka series project and distribution of the teaching of buddha to hotels, prison inmates, schools and other public facilities through the nation.
Expenses: $337K
Expanding access to buddhism in the united states: supplemental support to the ekoji buddhist temple in va. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 22 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, VA, CA.
Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai America Inc. has distributed a total of $2M across 22 grants. The median grant size is $17K, with an average of $93K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $1M.
Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai America Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai America Inc. is headquartered in MORAGA, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judy Kono | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mikio Yamashita | VP & TREASUR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Brian Nagata | DIRECTOR OF | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| George Tanabe | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$11.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$11.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
22
Total Giving
$2M
Average Grant
$93K
Median Grant
$17K
Unique Recipients
12
Most Common Grant
$12K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of Chicago DivinityGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1M | 2022 |
| Ekoji Buddist TempleGENERAL SUPPORT | Fairfax, VA | $91K | 2022 |
| Uc Berkeley FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkeley, CA | $40K | 2022 |
| Institute Of Buddhist StudiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Berkerey, CA | $28K | 2022 |
| Open Mind FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Wittman, MD | $12K | 2022 |
| Fresno Betsuin Buddhist TempleGENERAL SUPPORT | Fresno, CA | $2K | 2022 |
| Denver Buddhist TempleGENERAL SUPPORT | Denver, CO | $300 | 2022 |
| American Buddhist Study CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | New York, NY | $5K | 2021 |
| Japanese American National MuseumsGENERAL SUPPORT | Los Angeles, CA | $3K | 2021 |
| Japan Society Of NorthernGENERAL SUPPORT | San Fransisco, CA | $1K | 2021 |
| Publishing Professional NetworkGENERAL SUPPORT | Redwood City, CA | $100 | 2021 |
| Naropa UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Boulder, CO | $3K | 2020 |