Nakajima Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nakajima Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $180,050 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $1,550 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$180,050
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$1,550
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.2 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $168,750 the year before.
17% 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 | $168,750 | 17 | $5.2 million |
| 2024 | $180,050 | 22 | $6.2 million |
How to apply
Nakajima 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 Nakajima Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 19 | $173,550 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $3,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Overlake Hospital Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Seattle Opera | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| B H Music Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bellevue Lifespring | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kukio Hoomana Fund | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Overlake Hospital Foundation | Bandage Ball | $3,500 |
| Overlake Hospital Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Claremont-McKenna College | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Classical 98 1 | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Overlake Hospital Foundation | General & Unrestricted (see general explanation) | $1,100 |
| Asunaro | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Farestart | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Humane Society for Seattle-King Co | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kidvantage | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Northwest Harvest E M M | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Seattle Art Museum | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Seattle Childrens Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Wikimedia Foundation Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Seattle Aquarium Society-Seas | General & Unrestricted | $350 |
| Woodland Park Zoological Society | General & Unrestricted | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Hisayo Nakajima
- Satoshi Nakajima
- Shota Nakajima
- Yohei Nakajima
Questions people ask
Does Nakajima Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nakajima Foundation give?
$180,050 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $1,550.
Who runs Nakajima Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Hisayo Nakajima (Dir, Pres, Sec, Treas), Satoshi Nakajima (VP, Dir), Shota Nakajima (Dir) and Yohei Nakajima (Dir).
What does Nakajima Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and animals.