Ishiyama Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ishiyama Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $789,926. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.2 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$789,926
- Assets$89.8 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.7 million the year before.
31% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.7 million | 65 | $86.1 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 65 | $89.8 million |
How to apply
Ishiyama 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.
What Ishiyama Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to California. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 35 | $1.5 million |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $1.2 million |
| Virginia | 1 | $565,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $200,000 |
| Idaho | 5 | $197,660 |
| Washington | 5 | $90,000 |
| New York | 3 | $50,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $20,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NPR | Supports local non profit organizations | $789,926 |
| Trout Unlimited | Conservation | $565,000 |
| Stanford University | Education | $500,000 |
| High Country News | Community outreach | $250,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Conservation | $250,000 |
| Buffalo Bill Center for the West | Education | $200,000 |
| California Trout | Conservation | $160,000 |
| Henry's Fork Foundation | Conservation | $151,000 |
| Fresh Lifelines for Youth | Youth services | $150,000 |
| Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership | Conservation | $150,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Mar Monte | Health care | $140,000 |
| Palo Alto Weekly Holiday Fund | Community outreach | $100,000 |
| Embarcadero Media Foundation | Community outreach | $50,000 |
| National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | Community outreach | $50,000 |
| Palo Alto Community Fund | Community outreach | $50,000 |
| Resources Legacy Fund | Community outreach | $50,000 |
| Kqed | Education | $35,000 |
| SF Mime Troupe | Community outreach | $35,000 |
| African Leadership Academy | Education | $30,000 |
| Snake River Waterkeepers | Preservation | $25,000 |
| Stanford University - Woods Institute | Preservation | $25,000 |
| Compass Housing Alliance | Homeless outreach | $20,000 |
| GGNPC | Conservation | $20,000 |
| Maui Food Bank | Food bank | $20,000 |
| Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind | Conservation | $20,000 |
| Sustainable Conservation | Preservation | $20,000 |
| Uc Santa Barbara | Education | $20,000 |
| University of Washington Accounting Development Fund | Education | $20,000 |
| Washington State University Carson College of Business | Education | $20,000 |
| Golden Gate Park Conservancy | Conservation | $15,000 |
| Piedmont Education Foundation | Education | $15,000 |
| Abundant Grace | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Alameda County Food Bank | Food bank | $10,000 |
| Amnesty International | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Carol Rowe Memorial Food Bank | Food bank | $10,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Healthcare outreach | $10,000 |
| Gallatin Food Bank | Food bank | $10,000 |
| Glide | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Greenlight Clinic | Healthcare | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Raffin
- Patricia Ishiyama
- Nelson Ishiyama
- Julia Ishiyama Joined 1024
Questions people ask
Does Ishiyama Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ishiyama Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Ishiyama Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Raffin (Vice President), Patricia Ishiyama (President), Nelson Ishiyama (Secretary) and Julia Ishiyama Joined 1024 (Director).
What does Ishiyama Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and arts and culture.