Private foundation · EIN 87-3647912 · Washington, District of Columbia · Education

Km Shimano 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 11 grants paid, $163K total, median $15K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
11
$163K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in DC
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Marine Mammal CenterSausalito, CATo further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife.$35K
Marine Mammals of MaineBrunswick, METo further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife.$30K
California Coastkeeper AllianceSacramento, CATo further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife.$20K
African Aquatic Conservation FundChilmark, MATo further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife.$20K
Sea Turtle ConservancyGainesville, FLTo further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife.$15K
Inwater Research GroupJensen Beach, FLTo further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife.$15K
New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance IncMiddleboro, MATo further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife.$12K
Marine Mammal Stranding CenterBrigantine, NJTo further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife.$7,000
Wildlife Research AllianceSt Petersburg, FLTo further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife.$3,835
Sea Otter SavvyMoss Landing, CATo further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife.$3,000
Within the WhaleTopsham, METo further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife.$2,000

By state: California 3 · Florida 3 · Maine 2 · Massachusetts 2 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

Km Shimano Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia, administered in care of Lee Hearn, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Km Shimano Family 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 Km Shimano Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $163K across 11 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Km Shimano Family Foundation give?

California (3 grants), Florida (3 grants), Maine (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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