Private foundation · EIN 75-3014409 · Salt Lake Cty, Utah · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nakasone Family 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 22 grants paid, $102K total, median $1,375.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$102K
Median grant
$1,375
Stays in UT
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.5M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont, CASupport$60K
V Foundation for Cancer ResearchCary, NCSupport$7,500
Santa Barbara FoundationSanta Barbara, CASupport$5,000
Cottage Hospital FoundationSanta Barbara, CASupport$5,000
Mayfield Junior SchoolPasadena, CASupport$2,500
Mayfield Senior SchoolPasadena, CASupport$2,500
Japanese American MuseumLos Angeles, CASupport$2,000
Direct Relief InternationalSanta Barbara, CASupport$2,000
Forgetme Not FoundationRidgewood, NJSupport$2,000
Ben Franklin Middle SchoolRidgewood, NJSupport$1,500
Ridgewood High School Alumni AssocRidgewood, NJSupport$1,500
University High SchoolCarmel, INSupport$1,250
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory SchoolIndianapolis, INSupport$1,250
Guide Dogs for the BlindSan Rafael, CASupport$1,000
Bowdoin CollegeBrunswick, MESupport$1,000
Amos Tuck School DartmouthHanover, NHSupport$1,000
Cancer Center of Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CASupport$1,000
University of Chicago GsbChicago, ILSupport$1,000
One 805 Inc Public CharitySanta Barbara, CASupport$1,000
DbsaChicago, ILSupport$1,000
Cornell Law School AnnualIthaca, NYSupport$500
Denison Annual FundGranville, OHSupport$500

By state: California 10 · North Carolina 1 · New Jersey 3 · Indiana 2 · Illinois 2 · Maine 1

About this foundation

Nakasone Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Salt Lake Cty, Utah, administered in care of Robert C Nakasone, tax-exempt since 2002. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Nakasone Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Nakasone Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $102K across 22 grants, a median of $1,375.

Where does Nakasone Family Foundation give?

California (10 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), New Jersey (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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