Kee Kitayama Research Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kee Kitayama Research Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $34,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $17,000 and the largest $25,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$34,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$17,000
- Largest grant$25,500
- Assets$723,813
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $32,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $32,000 | 3 | $676,918 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 2 | $693,162 |
| 2025 | $34,000 | 2 | $723,813 |
How to apply
Kee Kitayama Research 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Kee Kitayama Research Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $34,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Regents | - eric gordon middleton sd, orange, la advisor - entomology and ipm- johanna del castillo, uc davis professor and specialist - plant pathology- gerry spinelli sd advisor - ornamentals, irrigation, & controlled environment; and ana pastrana sd, imperial area advisor - plant pathology | $25,500 |
| Uc Cooperative Extension Ventura County | Emma volk, ventura, sb advisor - production horticulture | $8,500 |
Officers and trustees
- John Kister
- Michael A Mellano
- Fred van Wingerden
- John Kitayama
Questions people ask
Does Kee Kitayama Research Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kee Kitayama Research Foundation give?
$34,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $17,000.
Who runs Kee Kitayama Research Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Kister (Trustee), Michael A Mellano (Chair), Fred van Wingerden (Vice Chair) and John Kitayama (Treasurer/Secretary).
What does Kee Kitayama Research Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation.