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Australia Chung Tai Buddhist Foundation Inc
Low
Annual Giving
$100K
Grant Range
$5K – $500K
Tips for Applicants
Approach with programs promoting Buddhist meditation, Dharma education, or interfaith community activities. Given the small annual giving ($25,000), focus on modest, well-defined projects rather than large-scale requests.
Giving Philosophy
The foundation supports Buddhist religious activities, meditation instruction, and community programs aligned with Chung Tai Buddhist teachings. It focuses on accessible spiritual education and places of worship for the broader community.
ACNC Financial History
| Year | Grants Given | Revenue | Total Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $50K | $207K | $8.4M | $8.4M |
| FY2022 | $100K $50K AU + $50K intl | $257K | $8.4M | $8.4M |
| FY2021 | $50K | $178K | $8.3M | $8.3M |
| FY2020 | $110K $60K AU + $50K intl | $346K | $8.3M | $8.3M |
| FY2019 | $25K | $426K | $8.2M | $8.2M |
| FY2018 | $62K $12K AU + $50K intl | $488K | $8.0M | $8.0M |
| FY2017 | $5K | $464K | $7.7M | $7.7M |
| 7yr total | $402K | Source: ACNC Annual Information Statements | ||
Focus Areas
Geographic
AU-VIC
Recipients
youthaged
Financial Details
Source of Wealth
Corporate foundation funded through the international Chung Tai Buddhist organization, likely supported by temple donations and related activities.
Board & Leadership
Chang Yu-Tzu
public officer
ACNC
Ching-Chuan CHEN
secretary
ACNC
Li Ann Woon
other
ACNC
Shih-Han Lu
board member
ACNC
Wei-Ting Chang
officeholder
ACNC
Wen-Chi Chen
other
ACNC
Ya-Chi Hsiao
officeholder
ACNC
Linked from structured person roles rather than unstructured foundation summary text.
Data Sources
Profile quality: low
Foundation profile updated: 19 March 2026 (90 days ago)
Added: 27 February 2026 (110 days ago)
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