Kawabe Memorial Fund
Accepts applications
Kawabe Memorial Fund is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $289,000 in 67 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$289,000
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$6.8 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $205,700 the year before.
75% 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 | $208,000 | 45 | $5.5 million |
| 2024 | $205,700 | 37 | $6.2 million |
| 2025 | $289,000 | 67 | $6.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | JJ - Bank of America N A 401 Union St Ste FL 24, Seattle, WA 98101-2501 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (206) 358-0912, www.grantmaking@bofa.com |
| What to submit | There is no letter of inquiry or preapplication phase. If your project fits the guidelines, submit a proposal providing the following 1) organization name and address, contact person & phone number |
| Deadlines | Grant requests are reviewed quarterly. Applicants will be notified by mail of committee's funding de |
| Restrictions | Grants will be awarded in the following three catagories: 1) human services - general operating and project support for institutions & social service agencies devoted to the care of |
What Kawabe Memorial Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 53 | $225,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $17,000 |
| Alaska | 3 | $14,000 |
| Idaho | 2 | $8,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $6,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $4,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $4,000 |
| Montana | 1 | $4,000 |
| North Dakota | 1 | $4,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese Presbyterian Church | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Kawabe Memorial House Foundation | Senior lunch program | $10,000 |
| Asian Counseling & Referral Service | Food bank, nutrition & | $10,000 |
| Oregon State University | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Mama's Hands | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Gannon University | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Avtec - Alaska Vocational Technical Ctr | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Cares of Washington | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The Table - Venture Church | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Lahai Health | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The Sophia Way | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Backpack Brigade | Unresticted general support | $5,000 |
| Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc of the Pacific Northwest | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Babies of Homelessness | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| If Project | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Needs of the Community Society | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Pica-Wa Pacific Islander Community Assn | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Anything Helps | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Shared breakfast | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Mt Si Senior Center | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Denise Louie Education Center | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Bellevue College Foundation | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Northwest School for Hearing Impaired | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Harvest Against Hunger | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| South Park Senior Citizens | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| West Seattle Food Bank | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Women's Center | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Elderwise | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success Seattle | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Westside Baby Basics | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Bread of Life Mission Assoc Inc | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Wing Luke Memorial Foundation | Cultural mentoring program | $5,000 |
| Trend Setters School of Beauty | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| University of Alaska - Anchorage | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Riverland Community College | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Cottey College | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Dickinson State University | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Montana State University | Scholarships | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Bank of America
- Gary T Kiyonaga
- Dale Kaku
- Bea Kiyohara
- Warren Yasutake Chairman
- Bruce Abe
- Nikki Lac Huang
- Bernie Matsuno
- Yukio Morikubo
- Reverend Katsuya Kusunoki
- Thomas M Ikeda Secretary
- Janet Aldrich Jacobs Cap
- Yolanda Eng
- Bruce Brundige
Questions people ask
Does Kawabe Memorial Fund accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Grant requests are reviewed quarterly. Applicants will be notified by mail of committee's funding de.
How much does Kawabe Memorial Fund give?
$289,000 in tax year 2025, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kawabe Memorial Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Bank of America (Trustee), Gary T Kiyonaga (Grant Committee), Dale Kaku (Grant Committee) and Bea Kiyohara (Scholarship Committee) among 14 officers and trustees.
What does Kawabe Memorial Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and food and hunger.