Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Ceo, Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $99k $109k |
Vice President / Secretary Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $77k $85k |
Director Unclassified | $30k $33k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE FREDERICK P LENZ FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN BUDDHISM equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$339k
Itemized grants
31
Median grant
$10k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| NAROPA UNIVERSITY | BOULDER, CO | UNRESTRICTED | $42k |
| INWARD BOUND MINDFULNESS EDUCATION INC | ATTTLEBORO, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $20k |
| LINEAGE PROJECT INC | NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $20k |
| BRAIDED WISDOM INC | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $18k |
| ZEN CENTER NORTH SHORE INC | BEVERLY, MA | UNRESTRICTED | $16k |
| LIFE TRANSITION MEDITATION CENTER | SANTA FE, NM | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
| VETERANS PATH INC | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | UNRESTRICTED | $15k |
| BODHI YOUTH OF AMERICA (BYA) INC | VALYERMO, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $14k |
| MISSION BE INC | MILLER PLACE, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $14k |
| LION'S ROAR FOUNDATION | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $14k |
| PACIFIC ZEN INSTITUTE | SANTA ROSA, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $14k |
| BOUNDLESS FREEDOM PROJECT | SACRAMENT, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $13k |
| DRALA MOUNTAIN CENTER | RED FEATHER LAKES, CO | UNRESTRICTED | $10k |
| NEW YORK ZEN CENTER FOR CONTEMPLATIVE CARE INC | NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $10k |
| NORTHERN COLORADO FOUNDATION INC | FORT COLLINS, CO | UNRESTRICTED | $10k |
| RECTOR & VISITORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | UNRESTRICTED | $10k |
| ROCKY MOUNTAIN ECODHARMA RETREAT CENTER | WARD, CO | UNRESTRICTED | $10k |
| RUBIN MUSEUM OF ART | NEW YORK, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $10k |
| BERKELEY ZEN CENTER | BERKELEY, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $9k |
| TELEOSIS FOUNDATION DBA SHINING BRIGHT LOTUS MEDITATION SOCIETY | CHATHAM, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $8k |
| ZEN PEACEMAKERS INC | BOULDER, CO | UNRESTRICTED | $8k |
| THE TREASURY OF LIVES INC | NEW YORK CITY, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $8k |
| IMPACT THEATRE INC | BERKELEY, CA | UNRESTRICTED | $6k |
| THE FRIENDS OF THE WESTERN BUDDHIST ORDER NYC INC | NARROWSBURG, NY | UNRESTRICTED | $6k |
| BREADED LOAF MOUNTAIN MONASTERY INC | MIDDLEBURY, VT | UNRESTRICTED | $5k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($10M - $25M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE FREDERICK P LENZ FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN BUDDHISM
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE FREDERICK P LENZ FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN BUDDHISM earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE FREDERICK P LENZ FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN BUDDHISM received $98,706 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE FREDERICK P LENZ FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN BUDDHISM compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE FREDERICK P LENZ FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN BUDDHISM falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE FREDERICK P LENZ FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN BUDDHISM equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE FREDERICK P LENZ FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN BUDDHISM's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE FREDERICK P LENZ FOUNDATION FOR AMERICAN BUDDHISM reported $995k in total revenue and $819k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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