Tanimura Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Tanimura Family Foundation is a private foundation in Salinas, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $426,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$426,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$21.6 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
32% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $858,742 | 21 | $17.5 million |
| 2023 | $1.1 million | 23 | $20.1 million |
| 2024 | $426,500 | 19 | $21.6 million |
How to apply
Tanimura 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 Tanimura Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 16 | $378,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Casa of Monterey County | Fund operations | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | Fund operations | $50,000 |
| American Heart Association | Fund operations | $50,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Fund operations | $50,000 |
| Ventana Wildlife Society | Support children on tours to the wilderness | $30,000 |
| Japanese American National Museum | Support the summer workshops for educator's program | $26,000 |
| Hartnell College Foundation | Hartnell athletics scholarships | $25,000 |
| Center for Land-Based Learning | Fund operations | $25,000 |
| Central Coast YMCA | Support the YMCA swim camp and youth sport | $20,000 |
| Central Coast Vna and Hospice | Fund operations | $15,000 |
| Hospice Giving Foundation | Support educational program in monterey county | $10,000 |
| Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| Ariel Theatrical | Fund operations | $10,000 |
| Monterey Museum of Art | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| 5 Loaves Food Pantry | General operations | $5,000 |
| Yuma Community Food Bank | General operations | $5,000 |
| Food Share Ventura County | General operations | $5,000 |
| Rancho Cielo | Fund operations | $5,000 |
| El Sistema USA Salinas Inc | Fund operations | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Ronald Yokota
- Kelly Tanimura
- Sheila C Tanimura
- Ken Morishita
- Bonita at Yokota
- Kerry Varney
- Gary K Tanimura
- Keith Tanimura
Questions people ask
Does Tanimura Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Tanimura Family Foundation give?
$426,500 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Tanimura Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Ronald Yokota (President), Kelly Tanimura (Vice President), Sheila C Tanimura (Vice President) and Ken Morishita (Cfo/Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Tanimura Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and youth programs.