The Keith and Cecilia Terasaki Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Keith and Cecilia Terasaki Family Foundation is a private foundation in Arcadia, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $738,722 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $158,750. 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$738,722
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$158,750
- Assets$14.3 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2024 was up from $669,549 the year before.
25% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $669,549 | 37 | $13.8 million |
| 2024 | $738,722 | 32 | $14.3 million |
How to apply
The Keith and Cecilia Terasaki 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 The Keith and Cecilia Terasaki Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 26 | $620,622 |
| Virginia | 2 | $53,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $30,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $25,100 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Development | Endowed chair in divsion of life sciencessupport ucla galactic center group fund | $158,750 |
| Los Angeles Philharmonic Associatio | General support | $93,963 |
| The Colburn School | Board member contributionsupport campus expansion, celebrate colburn event and other events | $67,600 |
| JWCH Institute Inc | General support | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles | Support yes to more YMCA camp whittle capital campaign | $50,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $50,000 |
| Boston University | Support terasaki family scholarship fund | $30,000 |
| Tree People | General support | $25,000 |
| Vista del Mar Child Family Services | Support adoption resource centersupport fundraiser | $25,000 |
| National Geographic Society | Support national geographic society priorities | $25,000 |
| Poston Community Alliance | General support | $25,000 |
| University of Southern California | Support usc viterbi school of engineering scholarship fundsupport of usc associates | $24,000 |
| KIPP Socal Public Schools | General support | $15,000 |
| Marlborough School | General support | $10,000 |
| Brentwood School | General support | $10,000 |
| Crossroads School for Arts Sciences | General support | $10,000 |
| Go for Broke National Education Ctr | Support fund the future program | $10,000 |
| Heart Mountain Wyoming Fdn | General support | $10,000 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | General support | $9,400 |
| Natural History Museum of la County | General support | $8,204 |
| American Corporation of the Arts | General support | $5,642 |
| Urban Voices Project | General support | $5,000 |
| San Fernando Ja Community Center | General support | $5,000 |
| Westside Neighborhood School | General support | $4,083 |
| Galapagos Conservancy | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of la Animal Shelters | Support la love & leashes | $3,000 |
| Los Angeles Animal Services | General support | $2,000 |
| Ca Science Center Fdn | General support | $1,000 |
| Wags Walks | General support | $1,000 |
| Spcala | General support | $1,000 |
| Nisei Week Foundation | General support | $980 |
| Us-Japan Council | General support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith K Terasaki
- Cecilia Terasaki
- Paul K Terasaki
Questions people ask
Does The Keith and Cecilia Terasaki Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Keith and Cecilia Terasaki Family Foundation give?
$738,722 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Keith and Cecilia Terasaki Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Keith K Terasaki (President), Cecilia Terasaki (Secretary) and Paul K Terasaki (President).
What does The Keith and Cecilia Terasaki Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and youth programs.