Oyama Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Oyama Family Foundation is a private foundation in San Jose, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $210,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $85,000. 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$210,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$85,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees41%
Giving in 2025 was up from $125,000 the year before.
41% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $95,000 | 10 | $2.1 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 15 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $210,000 | 17 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Oyama Family 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 Oyama Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 15 | $190,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $15,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin | Building fund | $85,000 |
| Wesley United Methodist Chuch | General support | $25,000 |
| Hart Mountain Wyoming Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| San Jose Jacl Scholarship Fund | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Chidori Band | General support | $5,000 |
| Densho | General support | $5,000 |
| San Jose Japanese American Citizens League | Building maintenance | $5,000 |
| Japanese American Museum of SJ | General support | $5,000 |
| San Jose Japantown Lions Club | General support | $5,000 |
| San Jose Taiko | General support | $5,000 |
| Jacl Centennial Education Fund | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| California Fire Foundatoin | General support | $5,000 |
| California Community Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | General support | $5,000 |
| Go for Broke National Education Center | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Margaret Oyama
- Norman K Oyama
- Richard Y Oyama
Questions people ask
Does Oyama Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Oyama Family Foundation give?
$210,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Oyama Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Margaret Oyama (Trustee), Norman K Oyama (Trustee) and Richard Y Oyama (Trustee).
What does Oyama Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.