Sino American Buddhist Charitable Founda
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting religious and educational initiatives, particularly those aligned with Buddhist values. Its mission includes providing donations to Buddhist institutions and offering scholarships to students at Dharma Buddhist University. The foundation primarily serves organizations that promote religious and educational causes, reflecting a commitment to fostering community and spiritual growth. Its funding activities have been concentrated in California, where it has made significant contributions to local Buddhist organizations and educational institutions.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small faith-based or Buddhist institution (temple, monastery, or education/scholarship program), typically located in California or connected to the foundation's community and able to receive relatively modest, one-time donations.
Good Fit
- • Clear Buddhist or religious mission aligned with prior grantees.
- • Located in California or strong ties to the foundation's existing recipients.
- • Project or scholarship need that matches past grant sizes (typically under $30K).
- • Existing relationship, referral, or invitation from someone in the foundation's network.
Geography
Most observed grants went to organizations in California; the latest year was exclusively in-state, with only a single out-of-state/international grant recorded in 2023.
Recipient Variety
Across three years the foundation supported several distinct recipients (one in 2022, three in 2023, one in 2024), primarily small religious and educational organizations rather than a single captive beneficiary.
New Applicants
Filings explicitly state the funder makes awards only to preselected recipients and there is no public application route or contact information, so unfamiliar applicants appear unlikely to enter the portfolio without an introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
