Minoru Muranaka Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Minoru Muranaka Foundation is a private foundation in Palos Verdes Estates, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $9,900 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $4,950 and the largest $5,000. 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$9,900
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$4,950
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$1.0 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $17,245 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 | $11,500 | 4 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $17,245 | 3 | $1.0 million |
| 2025 | $9,900 | 2 | $1.0 million |
How to apply
Minoru Muranaka 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 Minoru Muranaka Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $9,900 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Caring Sharing of So Bay | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Montemalaga PTA | Charitable | $4,900 |
Officers and trustees
- Harry Muranaka
- Roy Muranaka
- Russell Muranaka
- Clark Muranaka
Questions people ask
Does Minoru Muranaka Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Minoru Muranaka Foundation give?
$9,900 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $4,950.
Who runs Minoru Muranaka Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Harry Muranaka (Trustee), Roy Muranaka (Trustee), Russell Muranaka (Trustee) and Clark Muranaka (Trustee).
What does Minoru Muranaka Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.