Kawasaki Good Times Foundation
Accepts applications
Kawasaki Good Times Foundation is a private foundation in Lincoln, Nebraska. In tax year 2025 it gave $32,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $16,000 and the largest $30,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$32,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$16,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was down from $151,570 the year before.
50% 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 | $76,000 | 5 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $151,570 | 3 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $32,000 | 2 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Yayoi Fujiwara 60 East 42nd Street Ste 2001, New York, NY 10165 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (917) 244-5551 |
| What to submit | Application must be in written form detailing the amount and purpose of the request, time needed, expected benefits to the public, and other information related to the request. |
What Kawasaki Good Times Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $32,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General | $30,000 |
| Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Ny | La wildfire relief | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Shozo Ito
- Yusuke Nakano
- Shinichi Sato
Questions people ask
Does Kawasaki Good Times Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kawasaki Good Times Foundation give?
$32,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $16,000.
Who runs Kawasaki Good Times Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Shozo Ito (President), Yusuke Nakano (Treasurer/Se) and Shinichi Sato (Outside Dire).
What does Kawasaki Good Times Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, community development and human services.