PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The Pema Chodron Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives aligned with its mission, having disbursed $1.1 million in grants to 31 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals; instead, it engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only grantmaking process. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
Support and encouragement of Buddhist monasticism and the Buddhist tradition world-wide, and to manifest the Buddhist vision by providing support and assistance to community-based organizations that serve marginalized populations.
Cause Areas
1
Buddhism
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DRALA MOUNTAIN CENTER Formerly Shambhala Mountain Center
RED FEATHER LAKES, CO
$1.4M
28%
MANGALA SHRI BHUTI
BOULDER, CO
$1.4M
28%
HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES
Los Angeles, CA
$310K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
21
Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION?
No. PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION give?
PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, California, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include DRALA MOUNTAIN CENTER Formerly Shambhala Mountain Center, MANGALA SHRI BHUTI, and HOMEBOY INDUSTRIES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION?
PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.