Honda Usa Foundation
The Honda USA Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Torrance, California. Established in August 1984, the Foundation operates as part of Honda's broader corporate social responsibility efforts, providing funding opportunities to nonprofit organizations and schools across the United States. The Foundation works in conjunction with Honda corporate giving programs to support initiatives aligned with Honda's core values and community investment strategy.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$64.8M
+0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.9M
+41.4% YoY
Grant Count
35
+2.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$54K
+37.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Honda Usa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Honda's Corporate Social Responsibility vision centers on helping people fulfill their life's potential. The Foundation supports this mission by investing in communities where Honda associates live and work through meaningful funding opportunities.
The Foundation organizes its grantmaking around five strategic pillars:
- Education – Building skills in design, engineering, production, and information technology; inspiring next-generation leaders and cultivating a future-ready workforce
- Environment – Promoting sustainability and conservation; reducing environmental impact
- Mobility – Enhancing transportation access and innovation for all
- Traffic Safety – Advancing safer roads and communities
- Community – Strengthening resilience, equity, and inclusion in local communities
Grantmaking
The Foundation offers two primary funding categories:
How to Apply
Applicants must complete an Eligibility Quiz for each application before proceeding. Organizations are required to create an account on the grants management platform before applying.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation funds programs across the United States, with emphasis on communities where Honda associates live and work.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2024:
- Total Revenue: $5,334,212
- Total Expenses: $2,164,000
- Total Assets: $64.5 million
- Total Liabilities: $205,000
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $64,812,695 | $64,523,702 | $56,039,103 |
| Revenue | $3,631,640 | $5,334,212 | $3,719,291 |
| Expenses | $2,771,096 | $2,164,843 | $3,413,908 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,261,092 | $1,625,720 | $2,937,310 |
| Net Investment Income | $3,072,593 | $1,884,178 | $1,193,187 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,148,183 | $2,882,015 | $2,655,859 |
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Honda Usa Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium ($100,000), Friends of the Underline Inc ($100,000), Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALTASEA AT THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES SAN PEDRO, CA | ALTASEA'S PROJECT BLUE IS AN EDUCATION INITIATIVE THAT LEVERAGES CROSS-SECTOR PARTNERSHIPS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS-ESPECIALLY YOUTH OF COLOR-IN OCEAN SCIENCE AND LITERACY. STUDENTS IN ELEMENTARY THROUGH COLLEGE HAVE ACCESS TO A WIDE RANGE OF OCEAN SCIENCE AND LITERACY PROGRAMS INCLUDING AFTERSCHOOL ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS, WEBINARS, COMMUNITY LECTURES, AND INTERNSHIPS AT THE HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE LEVELS. EXPERTS IN THE FIELD TEACH USING THE MOST RELEVANT RESEARCH AVAILABLE IN THE OCEAN ENVIRONMENT GIVING STUDENTS UNIQUE ACCESS AND EXPOSURE TO UNDERWATER ROBOTICS AND TECHNOLOGY, WHILE INTRODUCING THEM TO VARIOUS CAREER OPTIONS IN SUSTAINABLE AQUACULTURE. | $50,000 |
| BIRMINGHAM ZOO INC BIRMINGHAM, AL | ZOOSCHOOL IS A ONE-WEEK STEM-BASED EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAM FOCUSED ON CONSERVATION, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ANIMAL INTERACTION-RELATED TOPICS. ANNUALLY, OVER 750 STUDENTS (7TH GRADERS) FROM TITLE I SCHOOLS IN THE BIRMINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS (BCS) DISTRICT ARE ENGAGED IN RELEVANT, HANDS-ON LESSONS THAT PROMOTES CURIOSITY, CRITICAL THINKING, AND PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS. THE CURRICULUM COVERS TOPICS SUCH AS WATER CONSERVATION, POPULATION DYNAMICS AND HUMAN IMPACT, ENERGY CYCLES IN ECOSYSTEMS, ANIMAL CARE IN A ZOO SETTING AND ZOO-RELATED CAREER OPTIONS STUDENTS MIGHT NOT HAVE PREVIOUSLY CONSIDERED. TEACHERS ALSO RECEIVE FREE ACCESS TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESOURCES TO CONTINUE LEARNING IN THEIR CLASSROOMS | $30,000 |
| BLAZESPORTS AMERICA INC NORCROSS, GA | THROUGH CAMP PHOENIX, KIDS AND TEENS WITH CEREBRAL PALSY, SPINA BIFIDA, MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY OR OTHER RELATED PHYSICAL DISABILITIES PARTICIPATE IN A VARIETY OF ADAPTIVE SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, WHILE BUILDING LEADERSHIP AND SELF-ADVOCACY SKILLS. PARTICIPANTS LEAVE THEIR FUN-FILLED, WEEK-LONG EXPERIENCE MORE CONFIDENT, INDEPENDENT, BETTER LEADERS AND WITH LOTS OF NEW FRIENDS. BLAZESPORTS ALSO WORKS TO INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION AND ACTIVE PLAY AMONG PRESCHOOL-AGED YOUTH (2-8 YEARS) WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITIES. BLAZETOTS IMPROVES HEALTH THROUGH VARIOUS PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WHILE PROVIDING NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION TO FAMILIES THROUGH SUPPORTIVE TRAINING, ADAPTIVE EQUIPMENT KITS AND CURRICULUM, IMPLEMENTATION GUIDES, AND MONTHLY SUPPORT FROM THE BLAZETOTS TEAM | $30,000 |
| CAMP RISE ABOVE MOUNT PLEASANT, SC | CAMP RISE ABOVE PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING CAMP EXPERIENCES AND ADAPTIVE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, SERIOUS DIAGNOSIS AND OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES. CAMP CONSISTS OF A WEEK OF FUN, INDEPENDENCE AND FRIENDSHIP DOING ACTIVITIES THEY ARE OFTEN EXCLUDED FROM INCLUDING HORSEBACK RIDING, ARCHERY, PADDLE BOARDING AND MORE. CAMPERS EXPERIENCE TRUE BELONGING IN AN ENVIRONMENT BUILT SPECIFICALLY TO INCLUDE AND CELEBRATE THEM. | $50,000 |
| CAMP TWIN LAKES INC ATLANTA, GA | CAMP TWIN LAKES IS A TRANSFORMATIVE OASIS, ANNUALLY SERVING MORE THAN 10,000 CHILDREN AND YOUNG ADULTS LIVING WITH OR EFFECTED BY SERIOUS PHYSICAL OR MENTAL ILLNESSES, DISABILITIES, AND OTHER LIFE CHALLENGES. ITS THREE CAMPSITES ARE FULLY ADAPTIVE AND MEDICALLY SUPPORTIVE, ALLOWING CHILDREN TO ACTIVELY ENGAGE IN FUN, INCLUSIVE, AND IMPACTFUL CAMP ACTIVITIES THEY WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO EXPERIENCE IN A TRADITIONAL CAMP SETTING. WHETHER SPENDING A WEEK AT CAMP DURING THE SUMMER OR A WEEKEND WITH THE FAMILY, PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE RISK AND TRY NEW THINGS LIKE KAYAKING, ZIP LINING, CLIMBING ROCK WALLS OR HORSEBACK RIDING - ALL WHILE FORGING CONNECTIONS, BUILDING CONFIDENCE, AND GAINING INDEPENDENCE. | $25,000 |
| CEC STUYVESANT COVE INC (SOLAR ONE) LONG ISLAND, NY | DESIGNED TO INCREASE EQUITY IN THE CLEAN ENERGY ECONOMY, THE GREEN DESIGN LAB IS A SERIES OF PROGRAMS SERVING K-12TH GRADE STUDENTS IN UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES, SPARKING INTEREST IN SUSTAINABILITY AND DEVELOPING GREEN WORKFORCE SKILLS. PROGRAM STREAMS INCLUDE: 1) NYC SOLAR SCHOOLS, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH NYC DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, PROVIDES ENERGY AND SOLAR EDUCATION THROUGH LESSONS AND ACTIVITIES CENTERED ON RENEWABLE ENERGY; 2) SOLAR CTE OFFERS TRAINING TO CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION (CTE) HIGH SCHOOLS FOCUSED ON HARD SKILLS ALIGNED WITH HIGH-DEMAND JOBS IN THE SOLAR INDUSTRY; 3) CAREERSTEP IS A 16-WEEK SUMMER APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WHICH INCLUDES ACADEMIC CREDITS AND PAID INTERNSHIPS; AND 4) CAREERCLUE, A HANDS-ON, 6-WEEK SUMMER COURSE OFFERING HARD SKILLS TRAINING, FIELD TRIPS, GUEST SPEAKERS, AND A CULMINATING PROJECT. | $50,000 |
| CHOC FOUNDATION ORANGE, CA | EACH YEAR, THE CHOC FOUNDATION OFFERS 25 PATIENTS, AGES 8-17, A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND A FIVE-DAY JUVENILE ARTHRITIS (JA) CAMP-AN EMPOWERING EXPERIENCE DESIGNED SPECIFICALLY FOR CHILDREN LIVING WITH ARTHRITIS AND RELATED CONDITIONS. AT JA CAMP, FUN IS THE TOP PRIORITY. ACTIVITIES ARE THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED TO CELEBRATE MOBILITY AND PROMOTE OVERALL WELLNESS, HELPING CAMPERS BUILD LASTING FRIENDSHIPS, BOOST SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND DEVELOP INDEPENDENCE IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDED BY PEERS AND MENTORS WHO TRULY UNDERSTAND LIFE WITH JA. IN ADDITION TO RECREATIONAL FUN, CAMPERS RECEIVE PRACTICAL GUIDANCE IN NUTRITION AND PAIN MANAGEMENT TECHNIQUES, EMPOWERING THEM TO BETTER MANAGE THEIR CONDITION AND THRIVE BEYOND CAMP. | $50,350 |
| FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER OF ETOWAH COUNTY INC GADSDEN, AL | THROUGH THE PREPARE AND PREVENT: CHILD TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM, FSCOEC PARTNERS WITH THE ETOWAH COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT TO SHOW CLIENTS HOW TO PROPERLY INSTALL CAR SEATS. ATTENDEES ALSO RECEIVE LESSONS ON BIKE SAFETY AND TIPS ON PREVENTING INJURIES, WHILE HELMETS AND ELBOW PADS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, FSCOEC SEEKS TO PURCHASE SEAT BELT LABELS FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE NON-VERBAL OR DISABLED. THESE LABELS ASSIST FIRST RESPONDERS IN GETTING THE PROPER CARE FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WHO HAVE BEEN HURT IN A TRAFFIC ACCIDENT, PARTICULARLY WHEN THE PARENT OR CAREGIVER IS UNAVAILABLE. | $25,000 |
| FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER OF ETOWAH COUNTY INC GADSDEN, AL | OPERATING AS A ONE STOP SOCIAL AND FAMILY SERVICES CENTER, FAMILY SUCCESS CENTER OF ETOWAH COUNTY (FSCOEC) PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE AND COORDINATED SERVICES ALLOWING FAMILIES TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN THEIR LIVES. NEW SERVICES OFFERED THROUGH THE IN (INCLUSIVE NEEDS) PROGRAM HELPS FILL A VOID IN THE COUNTY AND IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO REMOVE THE BARRIERS OFTEN FACED BY LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, PARTICULARLY THOSE WITH CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDE COVERING COSTS FOR DISABLED YOUTH TO ATTEND CAMP, PROVIDING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR YOUTH NOT COVERED BY INSURANCE, PLAY THERAPY AND COUNSELING SERVICES, TRANSPORTATION TO DOCTORS' APPOINTMENTS, AND HOSTING SEPARATE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO CONNECT WITH OTHERS TRYING TO NAVIGATE THROUGH SIMILAR CHALLENGES. | $40,000 |
| FRIENDS OF CABRILLO MARINE AQUARIUM SAN PEDRO, CA | YOUTH LIVING NEAR THE PORT OF LOS ANGELES FACE ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES LIKE NOISE, TRAFFIC, AND POOR AIR AND WATER QUALITY, YET RARELY HAVE ACCESS TO CAREERS THAT ADDRESS THESE ISSUES. THE YOUNG SCIENTISTS PROGRAM CREATES A PATHWAY TO WELL-PAYING CAREERS IN SCIENCE, RESEARCH, AND OCEAN CONSERVATION. JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS BEGIN BY DEVELOPING RESEARCH PROJECTS FROM HYPOTHESIS TO EXPERIMENTATION USING ADVANCED LAB EQUIPMENT. THEY PRESENT THEIR FINDINGS THROUGH SCIENTIFIC POSTERS AND TALKS AT AN AQUARIUM-HOSTED SYMPOSIUM AND HELP INTERPRET THEIR WORK TO VISITORS. AT THE NEXT LEVEL, COLLEGE STUDENTS SERVE AS PAID INTERNS ON CONSERVATION RESEARCH PROJECTS, INCLUDING THE WHITE ABALONE CAPTIVE BREEDING PROGRAM LED BY BODEGA MARINE LABS AT UC DAVIS AND FUNDED BY NOAA. | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bobbie Trittschuh – Charitable Giving Manager for Honda and Executive Director for the Honda USA Foundation
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICH RICHARDSON | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JENNIFER THOMAS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| PAUL DENTINGER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| SUSAN DULIK | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DELMAS MCLEOD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KUI OU | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| VANESSA RUTHERFORD | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| BOBBIE TRITTSCHUH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, NON-VOTING | 4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
**October 2025** – Honda and the Honda USA Foundation opened their annual funding cycle for eligible nonprofit organizations and schools. Applications were accepted through October 31, 2025, with funding awards to be announced in spring 2026. This year's available funding award categories focused on three of the five Honda CSR pillars: Education, Environment, and Mobility.
Honda and the Honda USA Foundation Empower Millions of Individuals Across**August 2025** – The Foundation announced $16.5 million in charitable giving to 223 programs across five CSR pillars, expected to impact more than 35 million individuals. Notable programs were funded in education, environment, mobility, traffic safety, and community support areas.
Honda and the Honda USA Foundation Empower Millions of Individuals Across**2025** – The Foundation modified its Pillar Awards to better focus efforts and amplify impact. The organization transitioned to a new grants management platform to streamline the application process.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Honda Usa Foundation fund?
Honda's Corporate Social Responsibility vision centers on helping people fulfill their life's potential. The Foundation supports this mission by investing in communities where Honda associates live and work through meaningful funding opportunities. The Foundation organizes its grantmaking around five strategic pillars: • **Education** – Building skills in design, engineering, production, and information technology; inspiring next-generation leaders and cultivating a future-ready workforce • **E…
How do I apply for a grant from Honda Usa Foundation?
The Foundation offers two primary funding categories: **Programmatic Funding** – Support for nonprofit organizations and educational institutions implementing high-impact initiatives aligned with Honda's CSR pillars. These programs typically focus on long-term, scalable initiatives delivering measurable community benefits. **Community Event Sponsorship Funding** – Support for community events such as galas, festivals, walks/runs, and parades. In August 2025, Honda and the Honda USA Foundation a…
Where does Honda Usa Foundation make grants?
The Foundation funds programs across the United States, with emphasis on communities where Honda associates live and work.
What size grants does Honda Usa Foundation award?
In 2025, Honda Usa Foundation awarded 35 grants totaling $1.9M — an average of about $54K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Honda Usa Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Honda Usa Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.1M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Honda Usa Foundation's EIN?
Honda Usa Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3924667. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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