Private foundation · EIN 27-0698623 · Valencia, California · Disease & medical research

Iwaki Mori Research Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $15K total, median $7,500. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$15K
Median grant
$7,500
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.8M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nikkei Senior GardenArleta, CASenior living assistance$10K
UkroSierra Madre, CAResearch$5,000

About this foundation

Iwaki Mori Research Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Valencia, California, administered in care of Eric Sato, tax-exempt since 2010. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Iwaki Mori Research Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Iwaki Mori Research Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $15K across 2 grants, a median of $7,500.

Where does Iwaki Mori Research Foundation give?

California (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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