Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation
Accepts applications
Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $112,000 in 3 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $67,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$112,000
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$67,000
- Assets$716,901
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $20,000 | 9 | $868,948 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $727,355 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 | $796,927 |
| 2024 | $112,000 | 3 | $716,901 |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael Connelly PO Box 90225, Santa Barbara, CA 93190 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (805) 544-0717 |
| What to submit | Request application form from the departments specified found on website: www.shinodascholarship.org |
| Deadlines | March 30 annually |
| Restrictions | Major of floriculture |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $97,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cal Poly Pomona | Scholarshipsin furtherance of section 501 (c)(3) exempt purpose | $67,000 |
| Cal Poly San Luis Obispo | Scholarshipsin furtherance of section 501 (c)(3) exempt purpose | $30,000 |
| Seed Your Future Inc | In furtherance of section 501 (c)(3) exempt purpose | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dan Vordale
- Val Mellano
- Michael Connelly
- Janet Kister
- Bob Otsuka
- Cheryl Goto
- Paul Ollice
- Maurice Sourmany
- James Russel
- Virginia Walter
Questions people ask
Does Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: March 30 annually.
How much does Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation give?
$112,000 in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Dan Vordale (President), Val Mellano (Vice President), Michael Connelly (Secretary) and Janet Kister (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Joseph Shinoda Memorial Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.