Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Los Angeles, California, registered in 1998, with $3,340,960 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
11100 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90025 EIN 13-4014022 Since 1998
Revenue (FY2024)
$3.3M
▲ 235.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$13.6M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating107 mo reserves · +54% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism: 107 mo reserves · +54% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 11100 Santa Monica Blvd Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA, 90025
- City
- Los Angeles
- State
- California
- Category
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- Subcategory
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $498K (FY2013) to $3.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2,088Net assets $13.6M
Operating margin
54.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.6M
Total liabilities
$2,088
Net assets
$13.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,340,960▲236% | $1,521,263▲85.8% | $13,588,854▲15.9% | $13,590,942▲15.9% | 990PF |
| 2023 | $995,022▲161% | $818,597▲13.7% | $11,727,038▲7.4% | $11,729,247▲7.4% | 990PF |
| 2022 | $380,571▼46.8% | $719,715▼9.6% | $10,915,560▼14.5% | $10,919,443▼14.5% | 990PF |
| 2021 | $715,182▼48.3% | $796,291▲41.1% | $12,771,184▲2.5% | $12,771,790▲2.3% | 990PF |
| 2020 | $1,382,881▲60.9% | $564,435▼29.8% | $12,459,752▼1.7% | $12,483,503▼1.5% | 990PF |
| 2019 | $859,628▲83.8% | $804,164▲4.0% | $12,676,591▲8.9% | $12,676,591▲8.9% | 990PF |
| 2018 | $467,748▼77.1% | $773,099▲5.7% | $11,638,420▼10.6% | $11,638,420▼10.6% | 990PF |
| 2017 | $2,045,170▲488% | $731,701▲8.2% | $13,016,208▲9.8% | $13,016,208▲9.8% | 990PF |
| 2016 | $347,857▼71.1% | $676,275▼14.6% | $11,859,569▲2.6% | $11,859,569▲2.6% | 990PF |
| 2015 | $1,204,255▲185% | $791,485▲0.1% | $11,563,002▲30.2% | $11,563,002▲30.2% | 990PF |
| 2014 | $423,124▼15.0% | $790,691▲17.9% | $8,878,758▼3.5% | $8,878,758▼3.5% | 990PF |
| 2013 | $497,858 | $670,743▼15.4% | $9,205,054▼1.4% | $9,205,054▼1.4% | 990PF |
| 2012 | — | $792,581▲5.5% | $9,331,341▼0.2% | $9,331,341▼0.2% | 990PF |
| 2011 | — | $750,932 | $9,348,819 | $9,348,819 | 990PF |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-4014022, based in Los Angeles, California. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism's EIN?
- Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-4014022.
- How much revenue does Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism report?
- Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism reported $3,340,960 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism have?
- CharityIndex grades Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism (EIN 13-4014022) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.