Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation
The Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation is a private foundation based in Seattle, Washington. Its 2024 filing is marked as the organization’s final return, indicating that it appears to have wound down or stopped grantmaking.
Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation at a glance
In short: Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation gave $2.5M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $132K), mostly in Washington. 63% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,501,500
- +809.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +216.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $131,658
- +187.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 63% first-time grantees (12 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its 2024 filing is marked as final, so this is not presented as a current application process.
- Contact
Mailing address: 6638 Ne 60Th St, Seattle, WA 98115
Phone: (206) 522-7521
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Woodland Park Zoo ($925K). Together the top 10 received $2.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
50 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 40 grants of 50 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (89%), Oregon (8%), Pennsylvania (2%), Texas (1%), and California (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation open to new grantees?
63%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 12 of 19 grantees (63%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $39K; repeat grants $291K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $85K repeat.
- 32% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 2466% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2021) to $2.5M (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $2.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park Zoo Seattle, WA | Support Red Panda Habitat Construction | $925,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet Seattle, WA | Support new Works and Annual Fund | $700,000 |
| Oregon State University Fdn Corvalis, OR | Support Radiocarbon Dating Center | $200,000 |
| Khambatta Dance Company Seattle, WA | Support dance performance | $170,000 |
| University Washington Dance Seattle, WA | Support Guest Artist Program | $100,000 |
| Velocity Dance Center Seattle, WA | Annual funds support | $85,000 |
| Base Seattle, WA | Annual Funds support | $80,000 |
| Karin Stevens Dance Seattle, WA | Annual Fund Support | $55,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | Support Radiocarbon Dating | $50,000 |
| Spectrum DanceTheater Seattle, WA | Annual Fund and Dancer Support | $26,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 filing reports 19 grants; the 2023 and 2022 filings report 6 and 9 grants, respectively.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $460,827 | $2,508,252 | $2,501,500 | 19 | $2,501,500 | $459,977 | $90,561 |
| 2023 | $1,955,892 | $65,194 | $596,194 | $275,000 | 6 | $545,000 | $66,286 | $117,059 |
| 2022 | $2,243,705 | $58,366 | $394,456 | $118,000 | 9 | $388,000 | $79,294 | $120,362 |
| 2021 | $2,364,146 | $419,036 | $182,151 | $97,500 | 7 | $180,500 | $321,536 | $132,895 |
| 2020 | $2,168,133 | $-21,574 | $100,914 | $99,700 | 9 | — | $57,155 | $122,255 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for dance organizations and programs, radiocarbon dating, a zoo habitat project, and animal-related organizations.
Among its grantees, Velocity Dance Center describes its mission as advancing contemporary dance and movement-based art by fostering artists’ and audiences’ creative explorations. BASE describes its mission as creating dance and interdisciplinary art, while Fidalgo DanceWorks says it provides dance education and performance for all. Old Dog Haven describes its mission as providing and facilitating homes and care for senior dogs; Baja Animal Sanctuary says it provides a safe haven for needy animals, reduces animal populations, and adopts homeless animals.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $2,501,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $925,000, with a median grant of $26,500. Notable grants included $925,000 to Woodland Park Zoo for red panda habitat construction; $700,000 to Pacific Northwest Ballet for new works and its annual fund; $200,000 to Oregon State University Foundation for a radiocarbon dating center; $170,000 to Khambatta Dance Company for dance performance; and $100,000 to University Washington Dance for its Guest Artist Program.
The foundation also gave $85,000 to Velocity Dance Center, $80,000 to BASE, $55,000 to Karin Stevens Dance, $50,000 to Pennsylvania State University for radiocarbon dating, $26,500 to Spectrum DanceTheater, $25,000 to the University of Texas San Antonio for radiocarbon dating, and $20,000 to Fidalgo DanceWorks.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Glenn Kawasaki as President and Kath Aleen Richards as Secretary and Vice President.
Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation is led by Glenn Kawasaki, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glenn Kawasaki
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kath Aleen Richards
Secretary Vice President
Secretary → Secretary Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/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 Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation
How much does Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation give each year?
Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation gave $2.5M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 6 grants.
What is Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation's typical grant size?
Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $26,500, and its average grant was $131,658, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation that year got $39K on average.
Where does Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation give grants?
Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (9 grants).
Does Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 42% of Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation's largest grantees?
Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Woodland Park Zoo ($925,000), Pacific Northwest Ballet ($700,000) and Oregon State University Fdn ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for dance organizations and programs, radiocarbon dating, a zoo habitat project, and animal-related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation reported a distributable amount of $91K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation's EIN?
Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2169829. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/glenn-h-kawasaki-foundation-morg_8d6d383318f445c68f021dd1584a3e79
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