Private foundation · EIN 95-3870341 · Los Angeles, California

E Nakamichi 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: 18 grants paid, $87K total, median $5,000. 50% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
18
$87K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in CA
50%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.5M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Regents of University of CaliforniaBerkeley, CATo promote classical music$5,000
Santa Rosa SymphonySanta Rosa, CATo promote classical music$5,000
New York PhilharmonicNew York, NYTo promote classical music$5,000
Musica AngelicaLong Beach, CATo promote classical music$5,000
Boston YouthsymphonyBoston, MATo promote classical music$5,000
Chamber Music NorthwestPortland, ORTo promote classical music$5,000
Carnegie HallNew York, NYTo promote classical music$5,000
Chicago SymphonyChicago, ILTo promote classical music$5,000
Pacific SymphonyIrvine, CATo promote classical music$5,000
La Donnna MusicaleBoston, MATo promote classical music$5,000
Santa Fe Pro MusicaSanta Fe, NMTo promote classical music$5,000
Chamber Music HawaiiHonolulu, HITo promote classical music$5,000
Segerstrom CenterCosta Mesa, CATo promote classical music$5,000
ChanticleerSan Francisco, CATo promote classical music$5,000
Los Angeles OperaLos Angeles, CATo promote classical music$5,000
Promusica Chamber OrchestraColumbus, OHTo promote classical music$5,000
White Ash BroadcastingClovis, CATo promote classical music$5,000
Kpcc Southern California Public RadioLos Angeles, CATo promote classical music$2,000

By state: California 9 · New York 2 · Massachusetts 2 · Oregon 1 · Illinois 1 · New Mexico 1

About this foundation

E Nakamichi Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Los Angeles, California, administered in care of Mina Yamazaki. 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 E Nakamichi 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 E Nakamichi Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $87K across 18 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does E Nakamichi Foundation give?

California (9 grants), New York (2 grants), Massachusetts (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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