John Y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust
Preselected recipients only
John Y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust is a private foundation in Bellevue, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $95,514 in 34 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$95,514
- Number of grants34
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was up from $80,049 the year before.
46% 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 | $41,000 | 20 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $80,049 | 26 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $95,514 | 34 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
John Y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What John Y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 22 | $72,489 |
| California | 2 | $10,500 |
| Iowa | 2 | $6,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $1,500 |
| New York | 2 | $1,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $1,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $525 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Overlake Medical Center Foundation | Charity | $20,000 |
| Multicare Health Foundation | Charity | $15,000 |
| Eisenhower Medical Center | Charity | $10,000 |
| University of Washington | Charity | $10,000 |
| University of Washington | Charity | $4,540 |
| Northwest Harvest | Charity | $4,000 |
| American Red Cross | Charity | $3,500 |
| Swan Vocational - Yakima Tribe of Indians | Charity | $3,000 |
| Morningside Scholarship | Charity | $3,000 |
| Densho | Charity | $2,000 |
| Northwest Kidney Centers | Charity | $2,000 |
| Whatcom Recovery Fund | Charity | $2,000 |
| Centralia College Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Covenant House | Charity | $1,000 |
| C Weber Memorial | Charity | $1,000 |
| Friedman Place | Charity | $1,000 |
| Nissei Veterans | Charity | $1,000 |
| Providence Mount St Vincent Foundation | Charity | $1,000 |
| Tacoma Rescue Mission | Charity | $1,000 |
| Nikkei Concerns | Charity | $1,000 |
| Union Gospel Mission | Charity | $1,000 |
| World Vision | Charity | $1,000 |
| Youthcare | Charity | $1,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Charity | $1,000 |
| Target Donation of Gift Cards to Hope | Charity | $525 |
| Hall of Fame Baseball | Charity | $500 |
| Acrs Walk for Rice | Charity | $500 |
| Paws | Charity | $500 |
| Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Tempie | Charity | $500 |
| ASPCA | Charity | $500 |
| Give to Zoe | Charity | $500 |
| School of Hope | Charity | $500 |
| Footprints of Fight | Charity | $250 |
| Seattle Aquarium | Charity | $199 |
Officers and trustees
- Reiko E Sato
- John J Sato
- Ray Y Sato
Questions people ask
Does John Y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John Y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust give?
$95,514 in tax year 2025, across 34 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs John Y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Reiko E Sato (Trustee), John J Sato (Trustee) and Ray Y Sato (Trustee).
What does John Y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and faith communities.