Bukkyo Dendo Kyokai America Inc
Invitation OnlyMoraga, California · EIN 22-2706437 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $50,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
45% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bca Endowment Foundation | Berkeley, CA | General support | $300,000 |
| Uchicago Divinity School | Chicago, IL | General support | $65,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | General support | $50,000 |
| UC Berkeley Foundation | Berkeley, CA | General support | $40,000 |
| Institute of Buddhist Studies | Berkerey, CA | General support | $33,143 |
| Ekoji Buddist Temple | Fairfax, VA | General support | $30,000 |
| Open Mind Foundation | Wittman, MD | General support | $12,000 |
| American Buddhist Study Center | New York, NY | General support | $5,000 |
| Iasbs | Berkerey, CA | General support | $3,000 |
| Japan Society of Northern Ca | San Francisco, CA | General support | $500 |
| Publishing Professional Network | Redwood City, CA | General support | $100 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $539,243 | 13 |
| 2023 | $503,402 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513169349103241
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-2706437
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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