Arakawa Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Arakawa Foundation is a private foundation in Medina, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.3 million in 14 grants; the typical grant was $100,000 and the largest $150,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.3 million
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$100,000
- Largest grant$150,000
- Assets$12.9 million
- New grantees15%
Giving in 2025 was up from $935,000 the year before.
15% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $489,718 | 10 | $10.5 million |
| 2024 | $935,000 | 12 | $11.5 million |
| 2025 | $1.3 million | 14 | $12.9 million |
How to apply
Arakawa 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 Arakawa Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 11 | $1.2 million |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Denise Louie Education Center | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Rainier Scholars | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc | Youth education programs | $150,000 |
| Technology Access Foundation | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Virginia Mason Franciscan Health | General operating support | $150,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center | General operating support | $150,000 |
| College Success Foundation | General operations and leadership 1000 scholarships | $100,000 |
| Year Up Inc | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Wing Luke Museum | Youth education programs | $75,000 |
| Belong Partners | General operating support | $50,000 |
| School's Out Washington | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship and scholar support | $30,000 |
| Jim Saunders Fund | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Kukio Hoomana Fund | Scholarships and community programs | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Yoko Arakawa
- Maki Arakawa
- Minoru Arakawa
- Masayo Anne Arakawa
Questions people ask
Does Arakawa Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Arakawa Foundation give?
$1.3 million in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $100,000.
Who runs Arakawa Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Yoko Arakawa (President), Maki Arakawa (Vice President), Minoru Arakawa (Secretary) and Masayo Anne Arakawa (Treasurer).
What does Arakawa Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.