E Nakamichi Foundation
E Nakamichi Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2025 filing reports grants to organizations promoting classical music, with recipients in several states.
E Nakamichi Foundation at a glance
In short: E Nakamichi Foundation gave $87K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $87,000
- -3.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,833
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $6,452,587
- -2.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to E Nakamichi Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4828 Hub St, Los Angeles, CA 90042
Phone: (714) 771-9677
Website: https://www.enfoundation.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who E Nakamichi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regents of University of California ($5K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 63 grants of 63 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California recipients received 48% of grant dollars, New York and Massachusetts recipients each received 11%, and Oregon and Illinois recipients each received 6%. The listed grants also include recipients in New Mexico and Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How E Nakamichi Foundation gives
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 335% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $96K (2020). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of University of California Berkeley, CA | To promote classical music | $5,000 |
| Santa Rosa Symphony Santa Rosa, CA | To promote classical music | $5,000 |
| New York Philharmonic New York, NY | To promote classical music | $5,000 |
| Musica Angelica Long Beach, CA | To promote classical music | $5,000 |
| Boston YouthSymphony Boston, MA | To promote classical music | $5,000 |
| Chamber Music Northwest Portland, OR | To promote classical music | $5,000 |
| Carnegie Hall New York, NY | To promote classical music | $5,000 |
| Chicago Symphony Chicago, IL | To promote classical music | $5,000 |
| Pacific Symphony Irvine, CA | To promote classical music | $5,000 |
| La Donnna Musicale Boston, MA | To promote classical music | $5,000 |
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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 | $6,452,587 | $153,468 | $343,935 | $87,000 | 18 | $337,797 | $369,957 | $299,335 |
| 2024 | $6,641,220 | $285,804 | $321,544 | $90,355 | 20 | $312,421 | $355,278 | $304,717 |
| 2023 | $6,676,504 | $-744,831 | $271,635 | $72,882 | 15 | $271,313 | $310,990 | $314,205 |
| 2022 | $7,692,975 | $216,321 | $218,400 | $20,000 | 4 | $211,518 | $215,915 | $287,278 |
| 2021 | $7,695,054 | $468,795 | $263,480 | $38,455 | 6 | $256,956 | $465,906 | $318,176 |
| 2020 | $7,492,240 | $212,546 | $325,963 | $95,743 | 20 | — | $261,451 | $243,398 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, E Nakamichi Foundation reported a distributable amount of $299K 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 2025 grants include organizations whose stated work spans classical music performance, chamber music, music education and outreach, and cultural broadcasting. For example, Chamber Music Northwest describes its work as presenting small-ensemble music and providing education and engagement programs. Pacific Symphony describes performances across several musical forms and education and community engagement programs. White Ash Broadcasting says it provides public broadcasting, including locally programmed classical music and cultural arts programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $87,000 through 18 grants. Grants ranged from $2,000 to $5,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest listed grants included $5,000 each to the Regents of the University of California (Berkeley), Santa Rosa Symphony, New York Philharmonic, Musica Angelica, Boston Youth Symphony, Chamber Music Northwest, Carnegie Hall, Chicago Symphony, Pacific Symphony, La Donna Musicale, Santa Fe Pro Musica, and Chamber Music Hawaii. The stated purpose for these grants was “To promote classical music.”
Other 2025 recipients described in their own words include Chamber Music Northwest, which received $5,000 and says it presents small-ensemble music and offers education and engagement programs; Pacific Symphony, which received $5,000 and describes its work as including orchestral performances and community programs; Santa Fe Pro Musica, which received $5,000 and says it brings musicians together to inspire and educate audiences through performances; White Ash Broadcasting, which received $5,000 and says it provides public broadcasting, including classical music and cultural arts programming; Chamber Music Hawaii, which received $5,000 and says it presents chamber music concerts and educational outreach; and Musica Angelica, which received $5,000 and says it presents Baroque and classical music and supports period-performance education.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Yas Yamazaki as CEO, Mina Yamazaki as CFO, and Gayle Yamazaki as President.
E Nakamichi Foundation is led by Yas Yamazaki, CEO on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Yas Yamazaki
CEO
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $55K (2025)
Gayle Yamazaki
President
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $42K (2025)
Mina Yamazaki
CFO
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$54K (2020) → $61K (2025)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carolyn Yamazaki (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Diane Capoyianes (2020–2022) — CTO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $61K, to Mina Yamazaki (CFO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about E Nakamichi Foundation
How much does E Nakamichi Foundation give each year?
E Nakamichi Foundation gave $87K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $90K across 20 grants.
What is E Nakamichi Foundation's typical grant size?
E Nakamichi Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $4,833, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does E Nakamichi Foundation give grants?
E Nakamichi Foundation's top state is California, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (11%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants), Boston, MA (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does E Nakamichi Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on E Nakamichi Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To promote classical music" (18 grants).
Who are E Nakamichi Foundation's largest grantees?
E Nakamichi Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Regents of University of California ($5,000), Santa Rosa Symphony ($5,000) and New York Philharmonic ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is E Nakamichi Foundation?
E Nakamichi Foundation reported $6.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $338K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $299K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does E Nakamichi Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include organizations whose stated work spans classical music performance, chamber music, music education and outreach, and cultural broadcasting. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from E Nakamichi Foundation?
The foundation 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 E Nakamichi Foundation's EIN?
E Nakamichi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3870341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does E Nakamichi 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 29, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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