Tsuha Foundation
Accepts applications
Tsuha Foundation is a private foundation in Escondido, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $692,750 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$692,750
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$30,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$8.4 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was down from $825,500 the year before.
29% 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 | $825,500 | 15 | $7.1 million |
| 2024 | $692,750 | 14 | $8.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Jennifer Pelling 201 E Grand Ave 2A, Escondido, CA 92025 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (760) 604-0080 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Tsuha Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New Mexico.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Mexico | 1 | $150,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $127,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $80,750 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $70,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $65,000 |
| California | 2 | $65,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $30,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Circles USA | To support families in poverty. | $150,000 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Foundation | To support education, medical research, and patient care. | $127,000 |
| Wallin Education Partners | To support financial aid, advising and access scholars for college. | $80,750 |
| Punahou School | To support the academics of youth at the school. | $60,000 |
| Memphis Teacher Residency | To assist in recruiting, training and supporting effective teachers in a christian context. | $50,000 |
| World Impact Inc | To help train and equip church leaders and workers to serve the urban poor. | $50,000 |
| Baylor University | To support baylor university. | $30,000 |
| Life Remodeled | To support the repurposing of vacant school buildings into one stop hubs of opportunity for entire families to thrive. | $30,000 |
| Ace Foundation | To support asian american and pacific islander businesses and communities. | $25,000 |
| Bread for the World Institute | To assist in analyzing and educating on hunger issues in the u.s. And around the world. | $25,000 |
| Nomi Network Inc | To assist in ending human trafficking. | $25,000 |
| Asian American Futures | To support the next generation of asian americans and pacific islanders to build a multiracial future in which everyone can thrive. | $15,000 |
| Asian and Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund | Assist in providing access to higher education and resources to students. | $15,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii Inc | To support one-to-one mentoring programs to help hawaii's youth. | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jennifer Pelling
- Sherri Nee
- Wallace Tsuha
- Tammy Funasaki
Questions people ask
Does Tsuha Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Tsuha Foundation give?
$692,750 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.
Who runs Tsuha Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jennifer Pelling (Director, President), Sherri Nee (Director, Secretary), Wallace Tsuha (Director) and Tammy Funasaki (Director, Treasurer).
What does Tsuha Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and faith communities.