Private foundation · EIN 95-4635060 · Pasadena, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Nancy Katayama Foundation Inc

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: 6 grants paid, $125K total, median $13K. 100% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
6
$125K
Median grant
$13K
Stays in CA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.8M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Scripps CollegeClaremont, CAGeneral support$55K
Los Angeles PhilharmonicLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$25K
Barlow Respiratory FoundationLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$15K
Long Beach OperaLong Beach, CAGeneral support$10K
PBS SocalLos Angeles, CAGeneral support$10K
Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CAGeneral support$10K

About this foundation

Nancy Katayama Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Pasadena, California, administered in care of Nancy Katayama, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 Nancy Katayama Foundation Inc 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 Nancy Katayama Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $125K across 6 grants, a median of $13K.

Where does Nancy Katayama Foundation Inc give?

California (6 grants), per its latest filing.

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