Nishikawa Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nishikawa Family Foundation is a private foundation in Brooklyn, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $97,000 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$97,000
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees42%
Giving in 2024 was up from $50,000 the year before.
42% 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 | $50,000 | 14 | $833,641 |
| 2024 | $97,000 | 19 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Nishikawa Family 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 Nishikawa Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $36,500 |
| New York | 4 | $20,500 |
| Georgia | 2 | $11,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $7,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $7,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $7,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $4,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americares | Provide medicine, medical supplies & health services to people affected by poverty or disaster in over 85 countries | $7,500 |
| CDC Foundation | Mobilize philanthropic resources to support the centers for disease control and prevention to protect the health, safety and security of america and the world | $7,500 |
| Direct Relief | Provide medical aid to people affected by poverty, natural disasters or emergencies in all 59 states and more than 80 countries | $7,500 |
| Heart to Heart International | Provide healthcare services & supplies to medically under-resourced communities and those in disaster situations | $7,500 |
| Open Medicine Foundation | Fund collaborative medical research for multi-system, chronic, complex diseases | $7,500 |
| PCRF | Provide quality medical care and specialized surgical procedures for all children in the middle east | $7,500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New Y | Provide medical services at the brooklyn health center | $7,500 |
| Charles B Wang Community Health Cen | Provide high quality and affordable healthcare to all with a focus on underserved asian americans | $5,000 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Invest in the most promising and innovative research, therapies and drug development to treat prostate cancer | $5,000 |
| Compassion Choices | Improve care and expand compassionate options for those facing an end-of-life journey | $4,000 |
| Fountain House | Create community, innovation & social change for people impacted by mental illness to support them leading healthy lives | $4,000 |
| GO2 for Lung Cancer | Increase survival and quality of life for those at risk, diagnosed and living with lung cancer | $4,000 |
| Medshare International | Collect & distribute surplus medical supplies & equipment to healthcare partners around the world | $4,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkin | Fund research to deliver better treatments and potential cures for people with parkinsons disease | $4,000 |
| Seva Foundation | Restore sight and prevent blindness in remote communities around the world | $4,000 |
| Population Services International | Provide healthcare for malaria, child survival, HIV and reproductive health in high-need populations | $3,000 |
| Hummingbird Indigenous Family Servi | Provide family healthcare for indigenous communities | $2,500 |
| Redwood Coast Medical Services | Provide high quality primary & urgent care to residents and visitors within the coastal areas of northern california | $2,500 |
| Sepsis Alliance | Save lives and reduce suffering by improving sepsis awareness & care | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- RC McBeth
Questions people ask
Does Nishikawa Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nishikawa Family Foundation give?
$97,000 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Nishikawa Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists RC McBeth (Trustee).
What does Nishikawa Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and science and research.