Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation
BANDAI NAMCO FOUNDATION OF AMERICA is a private foundation based in Irvine, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations supporting areas including children’s health, family housing, food assistance, youth learning, disaster relief, and environmental protection.
Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation at a glance
In short: Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation gave $291K across 55 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $291,407
- +1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 55
- +52.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,298
- -33.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $8,557,257
- +35.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (17 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated November 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23 Odyssey, Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: (949) 553-8800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Wit Foundation Inc ($45K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
227 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 221 grants of 227 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in California (66%), Illinois (25%), Minnesota (3%), Virginia (3%), and Iowa (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 55 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 17 of 44 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 43% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−5%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 73% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $286K (2024) to $340K (2019). In 2025 it made 55 grants totaling $291K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Wit Foundation Inc New York, NY | Collaborative community that champions the advancement of women through leadership, networking and educational opportunities | $40,000 |
| Choc Foundation Orange, CA | To nurture, advance, and protect the health and well-being of children. | $27,200 |
| American Red Cross Boone, IA | Provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and disaster prepardness education. | $20,000 |
| The Toy Foundation New York, NY | To ensure that no child is without the opportunity to play, recognizing that play improves lives, relationships, learning, health, and communities. | $15,000 |
| Breakthrough T1D Greater Orange County Chapter Irvine, CA | Juvenile Diabetes Research. | $10,000 |
| CAF America Alexandria, VA | Promoting Social Welfare and Compliance at Factories. | $10,000 |
| Community Action Partnership of Orange County Garden Grove, CA | To provide food to low income families and seniors. | $10,000 |
| Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Foundation Long Beach, CA | Children's Hospital Funding for Programs and Research. | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Irvine, CA | Providing food to low income families and home bound seniors. | $10,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County Irvine, CA | Providing food to low income families and home bound seniors. | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,557,257 | $-33,915 | $348,900 | $291,407 | 55 | $296,775 | $227,226 | $406,567 |
| 2024 | $6,340,072 | $382,489 | $332,448 | $286,144 | 36 | $292,678 | $347,042 | $299,038 |
| 2023 | $6,290,031 | $275,854 | $343,712 | $305,502 | 43 | $308,087 | $236,166 | $293,379 |
| 2022 | $6,360,389 | $191,886 | $346,026 | $307,039 | 49 | $309,249 | $163,706 | $303,612 |
| 2021 | $6,514,529 | $254,555 | $379,347 | $334,695 | 44 | $337,956 | $216,164 | $310,000 |
| 2020 | $6,817,544 | $205,267 | $381,070 | $338,843 | 50 | — | $167,271 | $337,522 |
| 2019 | $6,905,579 | $195,343 | $388,309 | $340,141 | 63 | — | $172,439 | $341,064 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation reported a distributable amount of $407K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. For example, CHOC Foundation says it supports pediatric services, medical education, research, and related fields at Children’s Hospital of Orange County, Children’s Hospital at Mission, and affiliates. Giving Children Hope says it helps housing-unstable children and families in Southern California with food, essentials, and a pathway out of poverty. Orange County Coastkeeper describes its work as protecting and preserving California marine habitats and watersheds through education, advocacy, restoration, and enforcement.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 36 grants totaling $286,144. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $62,556, with a median of $1,600. Among the largest grants were $62,556 to Women in Toys & Licensing, $60,000 to Chicago Ronald McDonald House, $55,000 to Long Beach Memorial Medical Center Foundation, and $27,200 to CHOC Foundation. Other reported grants included $10,000 to JDRF and $9,050 to Shedd Aquarium. Its 2025 filing, the latest on this page, reports 55 grants totaling $291,407.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Nobuhiko Momoi as chairman, Emiko Kato as treasurer, and Alicia Ciancimino as secretary.
Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation is led by Nobuhiko Momoi, Chairman on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nobuhiko Momoi
Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emiko Kato
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Ciancimino
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Cynthia Nishimoto (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Shusuke Takahara (2019–2022) — Chairman & Treasurer
- Former: Atsushi Takeuchi (2019) — Chairman & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation
How much does Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation give each year?
Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation gave $291K across 55 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $286K across 36 grants.
What is Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation's typical grant size?
Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,298, across 55 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation give grants?
Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (21%) and Iowa (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), Irvine, CA (6 grants), Orange, CA (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 55 grants with a stated purpose on Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Employee Match" (24 grants).
Who are Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation's largest grantees?
Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Wit Foundation Inc ($45,000 across 2 grants), Choc Foundation ($28,625 across 2 grants) and Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County ($25,000 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation?
Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation reported $8.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $297K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $407K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation's EIN?
Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0655933. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Bandai Namco Foundation of America FKA the Bandai Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 19, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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