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
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
No grants recorded for .
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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