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Aratani Foundation

Preselected recipients only Hollywood, California · EIN 954377347

Aratani Foundation is a private foundation in Hollywood, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $31,145 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $15,572 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was down from $4.9 million the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$4.9 million1$43,064
2024$31,1452$0

How to apply

Aratani Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Aratani Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California2$31,145

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
LTSC Community Development Center
Los Angeles, CA
Assist the organization$25,000
LTSC Community Development Center
Los Angeles, CA
Assist the organization$6,145

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Aratani Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Aratani Foundation give?

$31,145 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $15,572.

Who runs Aratani Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Donna N Kwee (Asst Secy), Linda Y Aratani (VP and Treasurer) and Betty Teves (Secretary).

What does Aratani Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly community development.

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