The Robert M Takasugi Public Interest Fe
Accepts applications
The Robert M Takasugi Public Interest Fe is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $10,000 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$10,000
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$1.4 million
Giving in 2025 was up from $4,500 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4,500 | 3 | $583,609 |
| 2024 | $4,500 | 3 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $10,000 | 4 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Santa Clara County Superior Court J 245 Fifth Street 103, San Francisco, CA 94103 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 505-6077, fchung@scscourt.org |
| What to submit | Applicants must submit a completed and signed application form, current resume, and a personal statement describing your interest in, committment to, and any plans for a career in the judiciary, and your involvement with the asian pacific american community. |
| Deadlines | Applications are due by the end of march every year |
| Restrictions | The scholarships are open to all law students who want to work as externs for state courts in California |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Robert M Takasugi Public Interest Fe funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 4 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Capaja scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Capaja scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Robert m. Takasugi fellowship scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Dennis hayashi scholarship via donation to robert m. Takasugi fellowship | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Dee Hayashi
- Edwin Prather
- Victor Hwang
- Mia Yamamoto
- Jon Mayeda
- Kasie Lee
Questions people ask
Does The Robert M Takasugi Public Interest Fe accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications are due by the end of march every year.
How much does The Robert M Takasugi Public Interest Fe give?
$10,000 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs The Robert M Takasugi Public Interest Fe?
Its 2025 filing lists Dee Hayashi (Ceo/President), Edwin Prather (Cfo/Treasurer), Victor Hwang (Secretary) and Mia Yamamoto (Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Robert M Takasugi Public Interest Fe fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.