Abbot Tani Foundation
Accepts applications
Abbot Tani Foundation is a private foundation in El Segundo, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $50,000 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $50,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$50,000
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$277,288
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $75,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $445,234 |
| 2024 | $75,000 | 1 | $354,014 |
| 2025 | $50,000 | 1 | $277,288 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sogen Yamakawa 2381 Rosecrans Avenue Suite 350, El Segundo, CA 90245 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (310) 324-6868 |
| What to submit | The application must be in writing and the purpose of fund use must be stated. |
| Deadlines | Applications are accepted at any time. |
| Restrictions | Only rinzai zen activities in the U.S. Japan & europe. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rinzai-Ji Inc | To contribute to preserve and promote the rinzai tradition of zen buddhism. | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Hirokazu Yokoyamatokoji Temple
- Sogen Yamakawashogen Temple
Questions people ask
Does Abbot Tani Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time..
How much does Abbot Tani Foundation give?
$50,000 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Abbot Tani Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Hirokazu Yokoyamatokoji Temple (Cfo, Secretary) and Sogen Yamakawashogen Temple (Ceo).