Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc
Preselected recipients only
Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc is a private foundation in Irvine, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $358,706 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$358,706
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2023 was down from $624,982 the year before.
100% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $624,982 | 1 | $8.7 million |
| 2023 | $358,706 | 1 | $0 |
How to apply
Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc 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 Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Funding to support students with limited resources to chart their course to college. | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeff Guyton
- Tamara Mlynarczyk
- Kara Hudson
- Ryuichi Umeshita
- Sridhar Adiga
- Pierre-Eric Issler
Questions people ask
Does Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc give?
$358,706 in tax year 2023, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc?
Its 2023 filing lists Jeff Guyton (Chairman/Trustee), Tamara Mlynarczyk (President/Trustee), Kara Hudson (Treasurer/Trustee) and Ryuichi Umeshita (Secretary/Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.