Drawing on the traditions of Engaged Buddhism, BPF strengthens the inherent connections between movement organizing and spiritual practice in three critical ways: 1) We offer spiritual support for people engaged in social, environmental, economic and healing justice movements 2) We provide political education and leadership development for people who want to take their Buddhist practices - Off the cushion and 3) We foster a spiritually grounded community to build clarity, endurance,and kinship for bold compassionate action in the current political moment.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-director of Programs and Partnerships Board Member Above 90th percentile | $102k $108k |
Co-director of Resource Mobilization Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $94k $100k |
Co-director, Operations Key Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Religion-Related peers nationwide | $92k $97k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) Below 10th percentile | $4k $4k |
Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $4k $4k |
Board Member Below 10th percentile | $3k $3k |
Board Member Below 10th percentile | $2k $3k |
Fundraising Chair Board Chair Below 10th percentilevs Religion-Related peers nationwide | $2k $2k |
President Board President Below 10th percentile | $879 $931 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Francisco-Oakland-Hayward, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Board Member pay rose 2268% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 19%.
- Board President pay fell 87% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP
What does the Board Member of BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP received $102,241 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Religion-Related organizations in California: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BUDDHIST PEACE FELLOWSHIP reported $94k in total revenue and $464k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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