Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA Inc
Preselected recipients only
Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $756,094 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $14,614 and the largest $622,744. 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$756,094
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$14,614
- Largest grant$622,744
- Assets$18.7 million
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2024 was up from $648,575 the year before.
64% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $648,575 | 8 | $20.9 million |
| 2024 | $756,094 | 11 | $18.7 million |
How to apply
Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $658,427 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $43,327 |
| New York | 1 | $21,750 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $15,503 |
| Ohio | 1 | $7,262 |
| Indiana | 1 | $5,480 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,817 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,528 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| US Association of Former Members of Congress | To support legislative exchange and educational programs conducted by the congressional study group on japan (csgj). | $622,744 |
| East-West Center | To support the congressional program on u.s.-japan and the indo-pacific, a semester-long certificate program to educate u.s. Congressional staffers on important issues in asia that affect the united states. | $28,713 |
| Usjetaa Us-Japan Bridging Foundation | To support the "sasakawa USA/usjetaa grant program for u.s. Jetaa chapters and subchapters" project, "jets on japan" project, and national conferences held by usjetaa and/or local jet alumni associations. | $28,660 |
| International Peace Institute | To support a project "national action plans for national challenges: addressing environmental crises through the wps agenda" | $21,750 |
| The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | To support a project "u.s.-japan regional alliance series: equitable resilience and social vulnerability: lessons from the us and japan" | $15,503 |
| Japan-America Society of Hawaii | To support a project of the "japan-u.s. Military program (jump)" on the theme of "the u.s.-japan alliance as a global partnership." | $14,614 |
| The Ohio State University | To support a project "u.s.-japan regional alliance series: strengthening the u.s.-japan economic and security alliance in ohio" | $7,262 |
| International Student Conferences | To support a project "u.s.-japan-korea trilateral symposium" to enhance trilateral cooperation by facilitating productive dialogue between the next generation of leaders and current professionals in the field of u.s.-asia relations. | $7,023 |
| Indiana University | To support a project "u.s.-japan regional alliance series:the us-japan alliance as a global partnership" | $5,480 |
| Japan America Society of Southern Colorado | To support a project of the "japan-u.s. Military program (jump)" on the theme of "the u.s.-japan alliance as a global partnership." | $2,817 |
| The Citadel | To support a project "u.s.-japan regional alliance series:the u.s.-japan alliance as a global partnership" | $1,528 |
Officers and trustees
- Satohiro Akimoto
- Ichiro Kabasawa
- Katsutoshi Kawano
- Atsushi Sunami
Questions people ask
Does Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA Inc give?
$756,094 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $14,614.
Who runs Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Satohiro Akimoto (Chairman), Ichiro Kabasawa (Director), Katsutoshi Kawano (Director) and Atsushi Sunami (Director).
What does Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and veterans.