The Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism

09/04/2026

See the September 2026 Newsletter for our Youth in the Dharma grant theme, upcoming events, and more. Visit:
https://FrederickLenzFoundation.org/newsletters/

07/27/2026

Shambhala USA - Women in Buddhism – Shaping the Shambhala Tradition

The “Women in Buddhism – Shaping the Shambhala Tradition” Archival Exhibit was both an anchor and highlight of the Women in Leadership Retreat at the Boulder Shambhala Center. The exhibit created a powerful experience of recognition and continuity, as many of the women whose photographs, writings, artwork, and stories appeared throughout the archives were themselves present in the room as speakers, teachers, organizers, artists, and participants.

View more Sample Reports of Women in Buddhism grants funded in 2024-2025:
https://fredericklenzfoundation.org/grant-activity/women-in-buddhism-grants/

06/12/2026

See the https://FrederickLenzFoundation.org/newsletters/ June 2026 Newsletter for our Youth in the Dharma grant theme, and more...

If you or Gen Z people you know are interested in the Dharma, visit https://fredericklenzfoundation.org/grant-policy/ to learn about the possibilities offered by the 2027 grants for Youth in the Dharma.

04/27/2026

Fill out the grant forms here: https://fredericklenzfoundation.org/grant-policy/

04/13/2026

The Frederick P. Lenz Foundation for American Buddhism "Youth in the Dharma" grant window will be open from April 27, 2026 through September 24, 2026. The grants provided will range from $3,500 to $25,000.

[Fill out the form on the Grant Policy page beginning April 27, 2026 - https://fredericklenzfoundation.org/grant-policy/]

“Whoever in youth practices the Dharma Illuminates the world like the moon freed from clouds.” – The Dhammapada

01/15/2026

January 2026 Lenz Foundation Newsletter
Presenting the results of our 2026 grant activity. This year, we had approximately $470,000 to give to support diverse forms of American Buddhism, bringing our total amount of grants awarded since 2003 to just over $9 million. Since we could not give grants to everyone who applied, we will be offering new ways to increase your impact and ability to help others. We are looking ahead to 2027. Read on for the details.

The Lenz Foundation NewslettersPlease join our mail list to keep abreast of key activities and developments. January 2026 Newsletter Presenting the results of our 2026 grant activity. This year, we had approximately $470,000 to give to support diverse forms of American Buddhism, bringing our total a...

11/12/2025

Enjoy Women Leaders in Buddhism: Empowering Women in the Dharma Exemplar Speaker Series

Based on outstanding reports from the 2024 – 2025 Women Leaders in Buddhism grant theme, The Lenz Foundation is hosting online meetings where women in Buddhism share information about projects, and build on the momentum of leadership.

In these films, exemplars give five-minute presentations describing programs that demonstrate the unique insights and bold visions of American Buddhist women.

https://fredericklenzfoundation.org/new-recent-events/women-leaders-in-buddhism-meetings/

Women Leaders in Buddhism: Empowering Women in the Dharma SeriesBased on outstanding reports from the 2024 – 2025 Women Leaders in Buddhism grant theme, The Lenz Foundation is hosting online meetings where women in Buddhism share information about projects, and build on the momentum of leadership....

10/31/2025

https://conta.cc/47Ol8T0

🌟 Introducing Adopt-A-Grant

With a gift of five figures ($10,000+), you can “adopt” one or more in whole or in part of the many excellent grants currently waiting for funding. Read more...

Email from The Lenz Foundation   Adopt-A-Grant: Fund an Organization You Believe In Dear Friend in Dharma, This year, 149 American Buddhist organizations came to us seeking funding to bring meditatio

09/19/2025

THANK YOU to our donors over the years – The Lenz Foundation appreciates your help in carrying out our mission. As a private foundation, we operate off a core fund bestowed by our founder, Dr. Frederick Lenz, in 1998. Since then, we have generated a rich and wonderful grantee base that grows every year. We also have great plans for grant-giving and related collaborations (co-hosting conferences, educational gatherings, and engaging in thematic grants, such as the Women Leaders in Buddhism and related follow-up meetings). We pride ourselves on putting every dime to work.

Please visit our Giving pages to learn different, practical ways you can serve others by becoming a donor.

Help Build American Buddhism“Selfless giving smooths out the rough edges, unties the hard knots. Meditation is not enough. Meditation and selfless giving must always go together. They work together to create immortality.” –Dr. Frederick Lenz For over two decades, The Frederick P. Lenz Foundati...

09/17/2025

The Lenz Foundation gave out its first Women in Buddhism grant in 2014. Since that time, numerous programs were funded, leading to the ‘24 to ’25 grant theme of Women Leaders in Buddhism. Sixty diverse grant proposals were accepted, and the reports demonstrated an underlying sense of purpose and unity-- what happens when female Buddhists express their full voices in atmospheres of trust, appreciation, and courage.

We were inspired to continue the momentum. On June 10, 2025, The Lenz Foundation hosted the first online two-hour follow-up meeting—a joyous facilitated session featuring five brief exemplar presentations, breakout rooms to discuss programs, and a large meeting room to discuss next steps. The group of women leaders in Buddhism agreed to meet bi-monthly to continue learning and sharing. A steering committee was formed. The second meeting on August 12 featured more brief presentations, bright and upbeat breakout rooms, and shared learnings. The Lenz Foundation is supporting these bi-monthly meetings for the next year; the multi-perspective sessions will continue to evolve with open conversations around issues and progress.