Panasonic Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Panasonic Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Newark, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $490,952 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $55,000 and the largest $226,602. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$490,952
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$55,000
- Largest grant$226,602
- Assets$9.4 million
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $1.1 million | 17 | $8.8 million |
| 2024 | $490,952 | 5 | $9.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Alejandra Ceja Executive Director Two Riverfront Plaza, Newark, NJ 07102 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (201) 392-6077 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Panasonic Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $226,602 |
| New York | 1 | $109,350 |
| California | 1 | $55,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $55,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Institute of Aerospace | Nia, nasa, panasonic STEM education engagement to promote access to STEM in K-12 | $226,602 |
| Foundation for Impact on Literacy and Learning | Panasonic student eco citizenship program | $109,350 |
| First California | First program support in los angeles, california | $55,000 |
| First Nevada | First lego league challenge, first tech challenge team, personnel support: training/workshops | $55,000 |
| Youthbuild Newark Inc | Payment for support for the early childhood literacy in the city | $45,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jessica Hodkinson
- Kenji Shimonishi
- Gordon Kyvik
- Afiya M Jordan
- Scott R Kirchner
- Allan Swan
- Jeffrey Werner
- Andres A Alonso
Questions people ask
Does Panasonic Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Panasonic Foundation Inc give?
$490,952 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $55,000.
Who runs Panasonic Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jessica Hodkinson (Director, Board Chair, Secretary), Kenji Shimonishi (Treasurer), Gordon Kyvik (Assistant Treasurer) and Afiya M Jordan (Assistant Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Panasonic Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.