DF Foundation
DF Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing states that its activities are limited to grantmaking to IRC 501(c)(3) organizations and IRC 4945(g)(1) grants; its 2026 filing reports 14 grants totaling $60,000.
DF Foundation at a glance
In short: DF Foundation gave $60K across 14 grants in 2026 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 21% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $60,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 14
- +7.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $4,286
- -7.1% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,750
- Total assets
- $949,901
- -1.7% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2026; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to DF Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. No further application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: 625 Kohler Street, Los Angeles, CA 90021
Phone: (213) 599-5795
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who DF Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Japanese American National Museum ($13K). Together the top 10 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2026 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is DF Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $5K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 79% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2026). 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $39K (2024) to $62K (2022). In 2026 it made 14 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese American National Museum Los Angeles, CA | Promote America's ethnic diversity by sharing the japanese American experience. | $12,500 |
| Keiro Los Angeles, CA | Provide programs and services that enhance the quality of senior life in the community. | $10,000 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center Los Angeles, CA | Provide an array of social welfare and community development services to assist low income individuals. | $5,000 |
| Justsoftball Foundation El Segundo, CA | To empower young women in underrepresented communities by helping them lay the foundation for their future by correlating lessons learned in softball to the skills and knowledge they need to become leaders in their community. | $5,000 |
| Chadwick School Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA | To provide top-notch opportunities and resources for students and programs in order to develop ethical global citizens with keen minds, exemplary character, self-knowledge and the ability to lead. | $5,000 |
| Japanese American Cultural & Community Center Los Angeles, CA | Promote japanese American arts and culture in the community. | $5,000 |
| Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple Los Angeles, CA | Promote buddhism and the teaching of life and its flow in the world. | $5,000 |
| Claremont McKenna College Claremont, CA | To focus on long-term goals and critical needs, including the recruitment of award-winning faculty and staff, continuation of our need-blind admissions policy, and enhancements to cmc's campus and student facilities. | $2,500 |
| Phoenix House Lake View Terrace, CA | Help Teens Launch Healthy & Substance-Free Lives. | $2,500 |
| Pomona College Claremont, CA | To support scholarships, faculty development, research opportunities and campus facilities, among other things to contribute to the overall quality of education, experience, and resources available to students. | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $949,901 | $66,971 | $83,602 | $60,000 | 14 | $60,000 | $47,422 | $58,913 |
| 2025 | $966,532 | $162,597 | $79,685 | $60,000 | 13 | $60,000 | $144,072 | $54,926 |
| 2024 | $883,620 | $105,005 | $54,967 | $39,450 | 9 | $39,450 | $89,212 | $51,431 |
| 2023 | $833,582 | $-3,013 | $72,166 | $55,500 | 8 | $55,500 | $5,741 | $50,878 |
| 2022 | $908,761 | $47,484 | $78,413 | $62,000 | 7 | $62,000 | $31,332 | $58,466 |
| 2021 | $939,690 | $73,447 | $71,175 | $55,000 | 13 | — | $59,041 | $56,152 |
| 2020 | $937,418 | $62,094 | $58,214 | $45,000 | 7 | — | $48,667 | $53,233 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, DF Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2026 — 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants supported organizations working in areas including Japanese American history and culture, senior services, community development, education, youth activities, and health and nutrition. For example, the Japanese American National Museum describes its mission as promoting understanding and appreciation of America’s ethnic and cultural diversity by sharing the Japanese American experience. JustSoftball Foundation Corp says it sponsors student-athletes in softball-related activities, including training.
Grantmaking
In 2026, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $60,000. Grant sizes ranged from $1,000 to $12,500, with a median of $3,750. Notable grants included $12,500 to the Japanese American National Museum, $10,000 to Keiro, and $5,000 each to Little Tokyo Service Center, JustSoftball Foundation, Chadwick School, the Japanese American Cultural & Community Center, and Los Angeles Hompa Hongwanji Buddhist Temple.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Ernest Doizaki as president and Terrie Doizaki as secretary.
DF Foundation is led by Ernest Doizaki, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ernest Doizaki
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrie Doizaki
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 DF Foundation
How much does DF Foundation give each year?
DF Foundation gave $60K across 14 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $60K across 13 grants.
What is DF Foundation's typical grant size?
DF Foundation's median grant in 2026 was $3,750, and its average grant was $4,286, across 14 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from DF Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does DF Foundation give grants?
DF Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (6 grants) and Claremont, CA (2 grants).
Does DF Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on DF Foundation's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are DF Foundation's largest grantees?
DF Foundation's largest 2026 grantees include Japanese American National Museum ($12,500), Keiro ($10,000) and Little Tokyo Service Center ($5,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is DF Foundation?
DF Foundation reported $950K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does DF Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2026 grants supported organizations working in areas including Japanese American history and culture, senior services, community development, education, youth activities, and health and nutrition. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from DF Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 DF Foundation's EIN?
DF Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8036528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Does DF Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). DF Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/df-foundation-morg_d2baacb5a7ea4edf9a5d9d6d481ae679
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