Nippon Express Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Nippon Express Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Wood Dale, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,450 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$46,450
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$934,181
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,375 the year before.
36% of its 2025 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 | $50,350 | 14 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $25,375 | 10 | $981,231 |
| 2025 | $46,450 | 11 | $934,181 |
How to apply
| Contact | Yoshihiro Otsuki 800 N Il Route 83, Wood Dale, IL 60191 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (708) 304-9900 |
| What to submit | No particular form application explanation of charitable and presentation of tax is required from application |
| Deadlines | No deadline of submission of application |
| Restrictions | Particular presentation or limitation on awards or grants |
What Nippon Express Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $23,000 |
| New York | 2 | $11,050 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $7,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $1,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,400 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| California | 1 | $500 |
| Indiana | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Art Institute of Chicago | Community contribution | $15,000 |
| Japan Day Inc | Community contribution | $10,000 |
| South Carolina Charities Inc | Community contribution | $7,500 |
| The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago | Support for Natural Disaster | $6,000 |
| JCCC Foundation | Support for Educational Programs in Japanese | $2,000 |
| San Antonio Japanese Companies Association SAJCA | Support for Educational Programs in Japanese | $1,500 |
| Middle Tennessee Japan Society | Support for Educational Programs in Japanese | $1,400 |
| The Japanese Edicational Institute of New York | Support for Educational Programs in Japanese | $1,050 |
| The Japanese Supplementary School in Huntsville Inc | Support for Educational Programs in Japanese | $1,000 |
| Indiana Japanese Language School | Support for Educational Programs in Japanese | $500 |
| Asahi Gakuen | Support for Educational Programs in Japanese | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kazuoki Oguro
- Yoshihiro Otsuki
- Takahiro Yamaguchi
Questions people ask
Does Nippon Express Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No deadline of submission of application.
How much does Nippon Express Foundation Inc give?
$46,450 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Nippon Express Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kazuoki Oguro (President), Yoshihiro Otsuki (Secretary) and Takahiro Yamaguchi (Treasurer).
What does Nippon Express Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.