Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation
Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $288K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $11K. Net investment income was $56K.
Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,000
- -45.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,500
- +65.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $288,432
- +19.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute ($8K). Together the top 2 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 26 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 52% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2024) to $23K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $11K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gardena Valley Japanese Cultural Institute Gardena, CA | For Senior Food Box Distribution and Culturual Activities | $8,000 |
| Japanese American National Museum Los Angeles, CA | To Develop the Museum's Virtual Visit Program | $3,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $288,432 | $67,186 | $20,446 | $11,000 | 2 | $13,815 | $55,674 | $13,761 |
| 2023 | $241,692 | $9,264 | $26,597 | $20,000 | 6 | $21,500 | $4,163 | $14,110 |
| 2022 | $259,025 | $12,211 | $26,755 | $20,000 | 6 | $21,491 | $6,901 | $15,126 |
| 2021 | $273,569 | $9,982 | $29,833 | $23,000 | 6 | $24,308 | $3,875 | $17,160 |
| 2020 | $293,420 | $8,485 | $25,513 | $19,000 | 6 | — | $3,146 | $15,753 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation is led by Glen Tanaka, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glen Tanaka
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Tanaka
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Tonooka
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Tanaka
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristen Tanaka
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Tanaka
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Matoba
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation
How much does Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation give each year?
Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation gave $11K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $20K across 6 grants.
How large is Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation?
Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation reported $288K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation operate?
Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation's EIN?
Gingo & Yaeko Tanaka Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4740532. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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