Sara & Yasuo Kuniyoshi Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Sara & Yasuo Kuniyoshi Foundation is a private foundation in Lexington, Massachusetts. In tax year 2025 it gave $46,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$46,000
- Number of grants7
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$399,104
- New grantees86%
Giving in 2025 was up from $40,000 the year before.
86% of its 2025 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 | $40,000 | 5 | $434,834 |
| 2024 | $40,000 | 5 | $438,423 |
| 2025 | $46,000 | 7 | $399,104 |
How to apply
Sara & Yasuo Kuniyoshi Foundation 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.
What Sara & Yasuo Kuniyoshi Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $16,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Art Students League of NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Archives of American Art | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boston Symphony Orchestra | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| The Maud Morgan Visual Arts Center | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Woodstock Artists Association & Museum | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Boston Baroque | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Boston Ballet | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Stephen Diamond
- Charlotte Diamond
Questions people ask
Does Sara & Yasuo Kuniyoshi Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Sara & Yasuo Kuniyoshi Foundation give?
$46,000 in tax year 2025, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Sara & Yasuo Kuniyoshi Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Stephen Diamond (Director) and Charlotte Diamond (Director).
What does Sara & Yasuo Kuniyoshi Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.