Private foundation · EIN 82-3797062 · Bellevue, Washington · Human services

Shihara 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: 7 grants paid, $535K total, median $50K. 43% of grants stayed in Washington.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
7
$535K
Median grant
$50K
Stays in WA
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$8.2M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Year Up Puget SoundSeattle, WAUnrestricted charitable purposes$135K
Merit AmericaWashngton, DCUnrestricted charitable purposes$100K
Rental Technical CollegeRenton, WAUnrestricted charitable purposes$100K
Ada Developers AcademySeattle, WAUnrestricted charitable purposes$50K
'iolani SchoolHonolulu, HIUnrestricted charitable purposes$50K
Jobs for Nevada's Graduates IncLas Vegas, NVUnrestricted charitable purposes$50K
Tech ImpactLas Vegas, NVUnrestricted charitable purposes$50K

By state: Washington 3 · District of Columbia 1 · Nevada 2 · Hawaii 1

About this foundation

Shihara Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Bellevue, Washington, tax-exempt since 2018. 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 Shihara 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 Shihara Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $535K across 7 grants, a median of $50K.

Where does Shihara Family Foundation give?

Washington (3 grants), District of Columbia (1 grants), Nevada (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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