Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas
Accepts applications
Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $820,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $80,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$820,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$80,000
- Assets$407,619
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2024 was up from $715,000 the year before.
87% 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 | $600,742 | 6 | $625,884 |
| 2024 | $820,000 | 15 | $407,619 |
How to apply
| Contact | Joseph Reganato Executive Director 151 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 605-2314 |
| What to submit | Applications should be submitted online at https://www.mitsubishicorp.com/us/en/mcfa/appli.html |
| Deadlines | No specific deadlines. Ideal timing for proposals is during the first quarter of the calendar year. |
| Restrictions | Grants to support environmental causes in north, central, and south america. Grants only provided to 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations in the U.S. Or their equivalents overseas. Supported programs are geographically limited to the americas. The foundation may give preference to programs where the corporation has a strong presence, or where there is an opportunity for employee volunteerism. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $435,000 in 9 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $80,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 1 | $70,000 |
| California | 1 | $60,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $50,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Amazon Sustainability (Fas) | To train local leaders in conservation initiatives and sustainable development in the amazon under redd+. | $80,000 |
| Latin American Leadership Foundation | To support the development of a new generation of latin american, sustainability-conscious leaders. | $80,000 |
| Equitable Origin Inc | To safeguard biodiversity by strengthening indigenous rights in peru, mexico, and throughout latin america. | $75,000 |
| Urbi Proyectos Sac | To provide internet connectivity to schools and communities in remote areas in moquegua, peru. | $75,000 |
| CDP North America Inc | To expand cdp's matchmaker platform from u.s. Cities to latin american cities and promote the capacity of cities to advance sustainable, equitable urban infrastructure. | $70,000 |
| The London School of Economics and Political Science | To support social ventures focusing on combating climate change and alleviating poverty in the americas through the 100x impact accelerator. | $65,000 |
| Solidaridad Network North America | To support regenerative agricultural practices for smallholder coffee farmers in mexico. | $60,000 |
| Caminos de Agua | To train community leaders to safeguard and sustainably manage the contaminated water supply in guanajuato, mexico. | $50,000 |
| Earth Rangers USA Foundation | To support the expansion of the earth rangers kids-focused environmental education program to the united states, while continuing growth across canada. | $50,000 |
| Natureserve | To raise awareness of the biodiversity crises in the u.s. Through communication and online engagement. | $50,000 |
| Yellowstone to Yukon | To support indigenous leadership in environmental conservation in the yellowstone to yukon region in north america. | $50,000 |
| Instituo Hator | To develop skills in individuals aged 16 to 24, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds, to enhance their employability in the digital era in brazil. | $30,000 |
| Pan American Development Foundation Inc | To mitigate plastic pollution in rivers by strengthening circular economy culture and data-based solutions in pichincha, ecuador. | $30,000 |
| Reserva Ecologica de Guapiacu (Regua) | To help conserve the biodiversity of the atlantic forest in the guapiacu river basin in brazil. | $30,000 |
| Institucion Fatima | To provide employment prospects for deaf-blind and multi-sensory impaired (msi) individuals in argentina. | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Tetsuo Kawate
- Joseph Reganato
- Junichi Tsunakawa
- Koji Hora
- Rebecca Katzman
- Kyoko Shoji
- Sadahiko Haneji
- Takehiro Fujimura
Questions people ask
Does Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: No specific deadlines. Ideal timing for proposals is during the first quarter of the calendar year..
How much does Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas give?
$820,000 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas?
Its 2024 filing lists Tetsuo Kawate (President and Chairman), Joseph Reganato (Executive Director), Junichi Tsunakawa (Treasurer) and Koji Hora (Secretary) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and education.