Nippon Dynawave Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Nippon Dynawave Foundation is a private foundation in Longview, Washington. In tax year 2025 it gave $28,500 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $5,000. 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$28,500
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$5,015
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,000 the year before.
27% 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 | $13,200 | 12 | $3,055 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 10 | $3,184 |
| 2025 | $28,500 | 11 | $5,015 |
How to apply
Nippon Dynawave 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 Nippon Dynawave Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 9 | $26,000 |
| Wyoming | 1 | $1,500 |
| Kansas | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FISH of Cowlitz County | Donation | $5,000 |
| Emergency Support Shelter | Donation | $3,000 |
| Lower Columbia Com Action Program | Donation | $3,000 |
| Community House on Broadway | Donation | $3,000 |
| Lower Columbia School Gardens | Donation | $3,000 |
| The Salvation Army Longview Branch | Donation | $3,000 |
| Lower Columbia College | Scholarship-McKenzie Herz & Raelie Guizzotti | $3,000 |
| Childrens Discovery Museum | Doantion | $2,000 |
| University of Wyoming | Scholarship-Amy Weigel | $1,500 |
| Childrens Justice Advocacy Center | Donation | $1,000 |
| University of Ottawa | Scholarship-Logan Barker | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alex Harbell
- Sandra Swogger
- Brian Wood
Questions people ask
Does Nippon Dynawave Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Nippon Dynawave Foundation give?
$28,500 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Nippon Dynawave Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Alex Harbell (Vice President), Sandra Swogger (President) and Brian Wood (Secretary treasurer).
What does Nippon Dynawave Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and youth programs.