Kobe College Corporation
Preselected recipients only
Kobe College Corporation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $202,004 in 4 grants; the typical grant was $33,000 and the largest $126,004. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$202,004
- Number of grants4
- Typical grant$33,000
- Largest grant$126,004
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was up from $191,004 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $256,079 | 4 | $4.6 million |
| 2024 | $191,004 | 3 | $4.6 million |
| 2025 | $202,004 | 4 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
Kobe College Corporation 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 Kobe College Corporation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in Kansas. It also paid $172,004 in 3 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kansas | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kobe College (Kobe Jogakuin) | Teachers' salaries and related expenses | $126,004 |
| Kobe College (Kobe Jogakuin) | Scholarships for students | $36,000 |
| Individual | Graduate Fellowship | $30,000 |
| Kobe College (Kobe Jogakuin) | Grant | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dr Yuki Ohigashi
- Kenneth Tornheim
- Dr Cindi Sturtz-Sreetharan
- Tami Mizuno
- Dr Liv Coleman
- Angie Gaspar
- Elizabeth Hartung-Cole
- Toyoko Kodama
- Abbi Mayland
- David Janes
- Go Sugiura
- Dr Roberta Wollons
- Dr Seiko Okada
Questions people ask
Does Kobe College Corporation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kobe College Corporation give?
$202,004 in tax year 2025, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $33,000.
Who runs Kobe College Corporation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dr Yuki Ohigashi (President), Kenneth Tornheim (Vice President/Treasurer), Dr Cindi Sturtz-Sreetharan (Vice President) and Tami Mizuno (VP/Secretary) among 13 officers and trustees.
What does Kobe College Corporation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.