Shinnyo-en Foundation was established in 1994 by Shinnyo-en, a lay Buddhist order, as a secular, philanthropic arm of Shinnyo-en USA whose members around the world are the source of our funding. The Foundation has grown from humble beginnings to now having the privilege of touching many lives. We support community-based organizations and educational institutions that engage and inspire youth in meaningful acts of service in hopes of building a more caring, harmonious and peaceful world. By providing financial and in-kind support, and resources, the Foundation partners with our grantee and affiliated organizations to actualize our vision for bringing out the best in ourselves, our children and our communities. We believe in teaching our children the value of helping others in the spirit of goodwill and without regard to the differences of faith or background.