Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism

Los Angeles, CA
Tax-exempt since Sept. 1998
EIN: 13-4014022

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Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a 501(c)(3) Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Revenue

$995k (2023)

Expenses

$819k (2023)

Total Assets

$11.7M (2023)

Total Liabilities

$2.21k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Revenue

$995,022

Expenses

$818,597

Net Income

$176,425

Net Assets

$11,727,038

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$434,431	43.7%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$421,152	42.3%
Sales of Assets	$137,043	13.8%
Other Income	$2,396	0.2%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$705,176	86.1%
Compensation of Officers*	$206,007	25.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$11,729,247
Total Liabilities	$2,209
Net Assets	$11,727,038

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lisa Lewinson (Ceo, Treasurer)	$98,706	$0
Norman Oberstein (Vice President / Secretary)	$77,339	$0
Rob Francais (Director)	$29,962	$0

990-PF

Filed on July 26, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Revenue

$380,571

Expenses

$719,715

Net Income

-$339,144

Net Assets

$10,915,560

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$131,422	34.5%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$206,021	54.1%
Sales of Assets	$41,198	10.8%
Other Income	$1,930	0.5%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$609,826	84.7%
Compensation of Officers*	$197,347	27.4%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$10,919,443
Total Liabilities	$3,883
Net Assets	$10,915,560

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Norman Oberstein (Vice President / Secretary)	$90,784	$0
Lisa Lewinson (Ceo, Treasurer)	$80,386	$0
Rob Francais (Director)	$26,177	$0

990-PF

Filed on Aug. 24, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Revenue

$715,182

Expenses

$796,291

Net Income

-$81,109

Net Assets

$12,771,184

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$126,118	17.6%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$383,859	53.7%
Sales of Assets	$184,604	25.8%
Other Income	$20,601	2.9%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$675,558	84.8%
Compensation of Officers*	$208,432	26.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$12,771,790
Total Liabilities	$606
Net Assets	$12,771,184

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Norman Oberstein (Director, Ceo, Chairman)	$106,150	$0
Lisa Lewinson (Director,Vp,Treasurer)	$76,867	$0
Rob Francais (Director)	$25,415	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 8, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Revenue

$1,382,881

Expenses

$564,435

Net Income

$818,446

Net Assets

$12,459,752

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$1,100	0.1%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$280,882	20.3%
Sales of Assets	$1,098,235	79.4%
Other Income	$2,664	0.2%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$459,319	81.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$80,671	14.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$12,483,503
Total Liabilities	$23,751
Net Assets	$12,459,752

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Lisa Lewinson (Director,Vp,Treasury)	$43,111	$0
Norman Oberstein (Dir., Ceo, Secretary, Chairman)	$21,110	$0
Rob Francais (Director)	$16,450	$0

990-PF

Filed on May 17, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Revenue

$859,628

Expenses

$804,164

Net Income

$55,464

Net Assets

$12,676,590

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$170,799	19.9%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$353,808	41.2%
Sales of Assets	$332,639	38.7%
Other Income	$2,382	0.3%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$694,727	86.4%
Compensation of Officers*	$187,399	23.3%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$12,676,591
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$12,676,590

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Norman Oberstein (Dir., Vp, Secretary)	$90,325	$0
Lisa Lewinson (Director,Vp)	$66,502	$0
Rob Francais (Director)	$17,837	$0
Norman Marcus (Dir., President)	$12,735	$0

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990-PF

Filed on July 7, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Revenue

$467,748

Expenses

$773,099

Net Income

-$305,351

Net Assets

$11,638,420

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$17,006	3.6%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$306,862	65.6%
Sales of Assets	$143,601	30.7%
Other Income	$279	0.1%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$628,792	81.3%
Compensation of Officers*	$168,776	21.8%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$11,638,420
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$11,638,420

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Norman Oberstein (Dir., Vp, Secretary)	$82,645	$0
Lisa Lewinson (Director,Vp)	$54,436	$0
Norman Marcus (Dir., President)	$31,695	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Revenue

$2,045,170

Expenses

$731,701

Net Income

$1,313,469

Net Assets

$13,016,208

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$1,125	0.1%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$311,643	15.2%
Sales of Assets	$1,731,975	84.7%
Other Income	$427	0.0%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$620,374	84.8%
Compensation of Officers*	$184,322	25.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$13,016,208
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$13,016,208

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Norman Oberstein (Dir., Vp)	$82,665	$0
Norman Marcus (Dir., President)	$73,695	$0
Lisa Lewinson (Director)	$27,962	$0

990-PF

Filed on Jan. 28, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Revenue

$347,857

Expenses

$676,275

Net Income

-$328,418

Net Assets

$11,859,569

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$4,022	1.2%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$301,869	86.8%
Sales of Assets	$41,853	12.0%
Other Income	$113	0.0%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$554,956	82.1%
Compensation of Officers*	$197,558	29.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$11,859,569
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$11,859,569

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Norman Oberstein (Dir., Vp)	$92,055	$0
Norman Marcus (Dir., President)	$87,234	$0
Lisa Lewinson (Director)	$18,269	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Revenue

$1,204,255

Expenses

$791,485

Net Income

$412,770

Net Assets

$11,563,002

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$52,708	4.4%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$257,982	21.4%
Sales of Assets	$892,924	74.1%
Other Income	$641	0.1%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$677,308	85.6%
Compensation of Officers*	$176,059	22.2%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$11,563,002
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$11,563,002

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Norman Marcus (Director., P)	$76,474	$0
Norman S Oberstein (Director., V)	$76,474	$0
Lisa Lewinson (Director)	$23,111	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 16, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Revenue

$423,124

Expenses

$790,691

Net Income

-$367,567

Net Assets

$8,878,758

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$23,353	5.5%
Interest Revenue	$430	0.1%
Dividends	$303,711	71.8%
Sales of Assets	$94,152	22.3%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$668,505	84.5%
Compensation of Officers*	$182,420	23.1%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$8,878,758
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$8,878,758

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Norman Marcus (Director., P)	$82,067	$0
Norman S Oberstein (Director., V)	$81,962	$0
Lisa Lewinson (Director)	$18,391	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 12, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Revenue

$497,858

Expenses

$670,743

Net Income

-$172,885

Net Assets

$9,205,054

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$33,045	6.6%
Interest Revenue	$10,108	2.0%
Dividends	$241,691	48.5%
Sales of Assets	$212,444	42.7%
Other Income	$3	0.0%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$544,067	81.1%
Compensation of Officers*	$180,400	26.9%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$9,205,054
Total Liabilities	$0
Net Assets	$9,205,054

Compensation

Key Employees and Officers	Compensation	Other
Norman S Oberstein (Director., V)	$79,509	$0
Norman Marcus (Director., P)	$79,157	$0
Lisa Lewinson (Director)	$21,734	$0

990-PF

Filed on Nov. 18, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Revenue

$773,242

Expenses

$792,581

Net Income

-$19,339

Net Assets

$9,331,340

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$67,105	8.7%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$332,749	43.0%
Sales of Assets	$348,009	45.0%
Other Income	$30,000	3.9%

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$666,260	84.1%
Compensation of Officers*	$174,082	22.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$9,331,341
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$9,331,340

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Revenue

$803,685

Expenses

$750,932

Net Income

$52,753

Net Assets

$9,348,818

Notable Sources of Revenue		Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received	$90,613	11.3%
Interest Revenue	$0
Dividends	$259,937	32.3%
Sales of Assets	$449,500	55.9%
Other Income	$0

Notable Expenses		Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements	$607,451	80.9%
Compensation of Officers*	$180,143	24.0%
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.

Assets/Debt
Total Assets	$9,348,819
Total Liabilities	$1
Net Assets	$9,348,818

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Frederick P Lenz Foundation For American Buddhism

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue $995k (2023)

Expenses $819k (2023)

Total Assets $11.7M (2023)

Total Liabilities $2.21k (2023)

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Revenue

$995k (2023)

Expenses

$819k (2023)

Total Assets

$11.7M (2023)

Total Liabilities

$2.21k (2023)

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