Prajna Education Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting religious initiatives, primarily through grants to various religious organizations and institutions. Its mission centers on promoting faith-based activities, as evidenced by its funding patterns which focus on religious under 501(c)(3) entities. The foundation serves a diverse array of religious communities, including Buddhist temples and centers across different regions. While it operates primarily from New Jersey, its funding reaches organizations in multiple states and countries, reflecting a commitment to supporting religious practices and education on a broader scale.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small religious or faith-based nonprofit (temple or Buddhist association) with an existing relationship or introduction to the trustees, seeking modest operating or program support in regions the funder already supports.
Good Fit
- • Clearly faith-based mission aligned with Buddhist/temple activities.
- • Existing relationship or past connection to the foundation or its trustees.
- • Operating in regions already funded (e.g., Haulien, Hsinchu, Chiang Rai, NY, MA, GA).
- • Request size within the foundation's historical range (roughly a few hundred to ~12,000 USD).
- • Willingness to receive invitation-based or relationship-driven support rather than applying through a public process.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to organizations across six distinct states/regions, including locations outside the U.S.; the footprint is multi-state and international rather than local.
Recipient Variety
Eight distinct recipients were funded in the latest year and they appear to be independent religious organizations, but the same eight reappear across three years and giving is heavily concentrated among the top five recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence from three years shows no new grantees and the foundation states it funds only preselected organizations, so unfamiliar applicants appear unlikely to enter the portfolio without a direct introduction.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
