Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Found
Accepts applications
Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Found is a private foundation in Honolulu, Hawaii. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,500 in 11 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$25,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$8,302
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $27,000 | 11 | $92,837 |
| 2024 | $25,000 | 10 | $121,729 |
| 2025 | $25,500 | 11 | $8,302 |
How to apply
| Contact | Gwendolyn Mink 230 Justice Court NE, Washington, DC 20002 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | minkfoundation@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Educational support award application award may be used for direct school expenses or living expenses while enrolled in an educational program. |
| Deadlines | July 1 |
| Restrictions | Maximum individual award 2,500 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Found funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 5 | $12,500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $2,500 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $2,500 |
| Montana | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $2,500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $2,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Individual | Educational support | $2,500 |
| Cornell University | Scholarship endowment | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Gwendolyn Mink
- Jacqueline Payne
- Liz Acoles
- Joan Manke
- Jo Ann Wong
- Jayne Mercier
Questions people ask
Does Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Found accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 1.
How much does Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Found give?
$25,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Found?
Its 2025 filing lists Gwendolyn Mink (Trustee), Jacqueline Payne (Trustee), Liz Acoles (Trustee) and Joan Manke (Trustee) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Patsy Takemoto Mink Education Found fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.