Muse Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Muse Foundation is a private foundation in Torrance, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,465 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $53,465 and the largest $53,465. 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$53,465
- Number of grants1
- Typical grant$53,465
- Largest grant$53,465
- Assets$23,347
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,964 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $0 | 0 | $35,731 |
| 2023 | $49,818 | 1 | $23,082 |
| 2024 | $40,964 | 1 | $25,250 |
| 2025 | $53,465 | 1 | $23,347 |
How to apply
Muse 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 Muse Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $53,465 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Please see the statement for detail | Scholarship | $53,465 |
Officers and trustees
- Mochio Umeda
- Masahiro Okada
- Takuya Homma
- Haruyasu Asakura
- Taejun Shin
- Ikuko Umeda
- Kazuma Takenaka
Questions people ask
Does Muse Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Muse Foundation give?
$53,465 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $53,465.
Who runs Muse Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mochio Umeda (Director), Masahiro Okada (Director), Takuya Homma (Director) and Haruyasu Asakura (Councilor) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Muse Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.