Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Walworth, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.1 million in 65 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$1.1 million
- Number of grants65
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$15.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
20% 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 | $930,755 | 52 | $12.6 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 66 | $13.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.1 million | 65 | $15.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel Miller PO Box 69, Walworth, WI 53184 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (262) 275-6181 |
| What to submit | See attachment 10 |
| Restrictions | See attachment 11 |
What Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 51 | $986,310 |
| Michigan | 1 | $59,970 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $40,000 |
| California | 5 | $18,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $13,500 |
| Illinois | 3 | $7,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UW Foundation | Kikkoman grassland 2.0 project(payment 3 of 10) | $300,000 |
| Uwm Foundation | Great lake research vessel(payment 3 of 10) | $202,500 |
| Youth for Understanding | 2025 scholarship program | $59,970 |
| American Red Cross | California wild fires | $50,000 |
| UW Foundation | Milton neshek memorial contribution-developmental therapeutics (carbone cancer) | $50,000 |
| Walworth County Food & Diaper Bank | 2025 financial support | $40,000 |
| UW Foundation | 2025 uw system president's fund | $30,000 |
| Wi Association of Independent Colleges and Universities | 2025 financial support | $30,000 |
| Wi Technical College System Foundation | 2025 financial support | $30,000 |
| UW Foundation | 2025 chancellor's annual fund | $25,000 |
| American Red Cross | Texas flood relief | $25,000 |
| Japan-America Society of Wisconsin | Matsu/platinum membership | $25,000 |
| Sister Cities International | 2025 us-japan sister cities summit | $25,000 |
| Uwm Foundation | 2025 chancellor's fund | $20,000 |
| Vip Services | 2025 presenting sponsor | $15,000 |
| Peterson Institute for International Economics | 2025 contribution | $15,000 |
| Smiles | 2025 general fund & capital campaign | $13,500 |
| Geneva Lake Family YMCA | Safety around water program | $13,110 |
| Vip Services | 2025 annual fund | $10,000 |
| WMC Foundation Inc | 2025 business world program | $10,000 |
| Yerkes Observatory | Expanding our space | $10,000 |
| Big Foot High School | 2025 scholarships (3 @ $3,000.00) | $9,000 |
| Folsom High School | 2025 scholarships (3 @ $3,000.00) | $9,000 |
| School District of Jefferson | Football stadium signage | $8,000 |
| Tree House Child & Family Center | 2025 general fund | $7,500 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | 2025 regents' golf outing & scholarships | $6,400 |
| Los Rios Colleges Foundation | 2025 president's fund, & 2025 flc endowment fund | $5,500 |
| Anderson Japanese Gardens | Japanese summer festival | $5,000 |
| Aurora Health Care Foundation | Cardiometabolic clinic | $5,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic | Dental clinic support | $5,000 |
| Table for Two USA | Wa-sho program | $5,000 |
| Wisconsin Chiba | Sharon durtka memorial contribution | $5,000 |
| Opportunities Inc | Spence jensen classic platinum sponsor | $5,000 |
| Badger High School | 2025 scholarship | $3,000 |
| Delavan-Darien High School | 2025 scholarship | $3,000 |
| Elkhorn High School | 2025 scholarship | $3,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wisconsin | 2025 financial support-oncology patient wishes | $3,000 |
| Wise Foundation | 2025 scholarship | $3,000 |
| City of Folsom | Community service day | $2,500 |
| Inspiration Ministries | 2025 financial support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kiyotaka Nagai
- Yuzaburo Mogi
- Osamu Mogi
- Noriaki Horikiri
- Dr Gilles Bousquet
- James S Haney
- William E Nelson
- Dr Ryohei Tsuji
- Robert V Conover
- Karl N Keane
- Daniel P Miller
- Takeshi Ito
Questions people ask
Does Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2025, across 65 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Kiyotaka Nagai (Director), Yuzaburo Mogi (Director), Osamu Mogi (Director) and Noriaki Horikiri (Director) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Kikkoman Foods Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and human services.