Mizuho USA Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Mizuho USA Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $972,000 in 41 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $150,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$972,000
- Number of grants41
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$18.8 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.1 million the year before.
100% 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 | $881,150 | 1 | $16.1 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 1 | $17.1 million |
| 2025 | $972,000 | 41 | $18.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Ms Lesley Palmer 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 282-4190 |
| What to submit | Online application with organization budget, audited financials, tax return, board list |
| Deadlines | First week day in july |
| Restrictions | Workforce development programs and general operating |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mizuho USA Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $642,000 |
| California | 3 | $120,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $25,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $15,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $5,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $4,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $4,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Texas | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Marcy Lab School | To support the development and launch of a new it training program for young adults. | $150,000 |
| Npower Ny | To support the development and launch of a new it training program for young adults. | $150,000 |
| 911 Day | Community involvement grant | $90,000 |
| New York Common Pantry Inc | Community involvement grant | $31,000 |
| All Star Code | General operating support | $25,000 |
| America on Tech | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Anniecannons | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Coop Careers Inc | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Genesys Works of New York City | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Knowledge House | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Leap (DBA Brooklyn Works) | General operating support | $25,000 |
| The Opportunity Network | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Tech Unlimited | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Jobsfirst NYC | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Workforce Development Training Institute | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Imentor Incorporated | Community involvement grant | $15,000 |
| City Parks Foundation | Community involvement grant | $12,000 |
| Chapter One NFP | Community involvement grant | $10,000 |
| Encore Community Services | Community involvement grant | $10,000 |
| City Growers Inc | Community involvement grant | $6,500 |
| City Parks Foundation | Community involvement grant | $6,000 |
| Partnership With Children | Community involvement grant | $6,000 |
| Citymeals-On-Wheels | Community involvement grant | $5,500 |
| Save the Bay | Community involvement grant | $5,000 |
| Shedd Aquarium Society | Community involvement grant | $5,000 |
| The Hetrick-Martin Institute Inc | Community involvement grant | $5,000 |
| New Immigrant Community Empowerment Inc | Community involvement grant | $5,000 |
| San Francisco Food Bank | Community involvement grant | $5,000 |
| Community Food Bank of New Jersey Inc | Community involvement grant | $5,000 |
| Under 21 | Community involvement grant | $5,000 |
| Breaking Ground Housing Development | Community involvement grant | $3,000 |
| Apex for Youth Inc | Community involvement grant | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity in Atlanta Inc | Community involvement grant | $2,500 |
| Japanese Language Advancement School | Community involvement grant | $2,500 |
| Ellie Fund Inc | Community involvement grant | $2,500 |
| The Asian American Dream Inc | Community involvement grant | $2,500 |
| Martha's Table Inc | Community involvement grant | $2,500 |
| Habitat for Humanity in Atlanta Inc | Community involvement grant | $2,000 |
| Ellie Fund Inc | Community involvement grant | $2,000 |
| Rauschenbusch Metro Ministries Inc | Community involvement grant | $1,250 |
Officers and trustees
- Liz Ceisler
- Lesley H Palmer
- Leah Markham
- John Buchanan
- Noriko Ito Ishihara
- Adam Hopkins
- Sara Thompson
- Mark Lasky
- Darlene Pasquill
- Koji Mimura
- Richard Skoller
Questions people ask
Does Mizuho USA Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: First week day in july.
How much does Mizuho USA Foundation Inc give?
$972,000 in tax year 2025, across 41 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs Mizuho USA Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Liz Ceisler (Chairman/Dir), Lesley H Palmer (President/Dir), Leah Markham (Program Officer) and John Buchanan (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Mizuho USA Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and food and hunger.