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Ryuji Ueno Foundation Inc

Preselected recipients only Bethesda, Maryland · EIN 473532204

Ryuji Ueno Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 4 grants; the typical grant was $15,375 and the largest $1.1 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $196,100 the year before.

25% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$196,1006$95.2 million
2024$1.1 million4$112 million

How to apply

Ryuji Ueno Foundation 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 Ryuji Ueno Foundation Inc funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Virginia.

StateGrantsAmount
Virginia2$1.1 million
Maryland1$20,000
New Jersey1$10,750

Grants paid in 2024

All 4 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Shenandoah University
Washington, VA
Donation to shenandoah univeirsty mind & music experience and performing arts building$1.1 million
New Orchestra of Washington
Rockville, MD
To support musical education and the development of young musicians$20,000
Omotesenke Domonkai Eastern Region USA Inc
Closter, NJ
To support omotesenke domonkai eastern region USA inc to promote japanese tea philosophy$10,750
Qiuyu Li
Winchester, VA
Musician grant$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ryuji Ueno Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Ryuji Ueno Foundation Inc give?

$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 4 grants, with a typical grant of $15,375.

Who runs Ryuji Ueno Foundation Inc?

Its 2024 filing lists Ryuji Ueno (President) and Kei S Tolliver (Secretary & Treasurer).

What does Ryuji Ueno Foundation Inc fund?

Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.

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