Hara Foundation

SOUTH PASADENA, CA EIN: 95-4774636

Hara Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SOUTH PASADENA, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $555K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $9K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$555K

+59.5% YoY

Annual Giving

$18K

+39.6% YoY

Grant Count

+66.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$2K

-16.2% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Hara Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Hara Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

California $167K (90%)

Colorado $14K (7%)

Florida $2K (1%)

Arizona $1K (1%)

New York $700 (0%)

Massachusetts $400 (0%)

Minnesota $400 (0%)

Washington $350 (0%)

+5 more states

States

Arizona California Colorado District of Columbia Florida Georgia Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota North Carolina New York Virginia Washington

Cities

Albert LeaAlexandriaBethesdaBeverly HillsBostonBurbankCharlotteColorado SpringsDuarteDuluthGlendaleJoseph CityLake GeorgeLos AngelesNew YorkNewcastleOrlandoPasadenaPomonaSan Francisco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$555,491	$348,294	$352,934
Revenue	$-45,010	$11,484	$10,168
Expenses	$21,240	$16,124	$54,758
Qualifying Distributions	$18,000	$12,890	$51,530
Net Investment Income	$9,121	$11,484	$10,164
Distributable Amount	$30,178	$25,512	$27,209

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

51 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lake Avenue Church ($10,000), West Covina Christian Church ($3,000), San Gabriel Christian School ($1,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
West Covina Christian Church West Covina, CA	Community Christian Ministry	$3,000
Doctors WO Borders New York, NY	Worldwide medical relief	$600
Lake Avenue Church Pasadena, CA	Community Christian Ministry	$10,000
San Gabriel Christian School San Gabriel, CA	To support the following projects: classroom updates, facility improvements, financial aids for student	$1,000
AXia Project Pasadena, CA	To ensure under-resourced students receive educational assistance and hands-on mentoring that will lead to bright futures.	$1,000
Naomi House Joseph City, AZ	Mission home dedicated to providing a safe and loving home for Native American Children. Operates on an emergency , front-line basis by providing food, clothing, shelter, safety, and prayer, on -call.	$1,000
Partners In Health Boston, MA	Provide a health care option for low-income and resource-poor individuals and families so those who need care most, come first in line.	$400
PBS SoCal Burbank, CA	Enriches Southern California by connecting communities to the wider world to the wider world through public media.	$200
International Rescue Committee Albert Lea, MN	To help people who have experienced conflict or disaster to survive, recover, and regain control of their lives. Provides humanitarian aid and relief.	$400
Pasadena Humane Society Burbank, CA	Provides shelter, dedicated care and new beginnings for thousands of the Pasadena area's most vulnerable animals via pet adoptions and foster, free and low--cost spay//neuter and vaccines, a pet food pantry, and am animal support center.	$400

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Darren Kishimoto	President Direc	15	—
Renae R Kishimoto	Secretary	15	—
Valerie Hara	Treasurer	15	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hara Foundation?

Hara Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SOUTH PASADENA, CA. It holds $555K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Hara Foundation?

As of 2024, Hara Foundation holds $555K in total assets with $-45,010 in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $18K in 2024.

Where does Hara Foundation operate?

Hara Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Virginia, Washington.

What size grants does Hara Foundation award?

In 2024, Hara Foundation awarded 10 grants totaling $18K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Hara Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Hara Foundation reported a distributable amount of $30K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.