Iwaki Mori Research Foundation
Iwaki Mori Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Valencia, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15K. Net investment income was $62K.
Iwaki Mori Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Iwaki Mori Research Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $15,000
- -57.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,500
- -57.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $3,795,810
- -2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Iwaki Mori Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Nikkei Senior Garden ($10K). Together the top 2 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Iwaki Mori Research Foundation gives
- Giving fell 92% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 8% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2025) to $180K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nikkei Senior Garden Arleta, CA | Senior Living Assistance | $10,000 |
| Ukro Sierra Madre, CA | Research | $5,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,795,810 | $114,949 | $171,207 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,000 | $62,191 | $182,843 |
| 2024 | $3,886,481 | $434,527 | $176,054 | $35,300 | 2 | $35,300 | $371,773 | $179,050 |
| 2023 | $3,672,877 | $2,848,730 | $137,590 | $52,000 | 2 | $52,000 | $2,826,355 | $146,957 |
| 2022 | $3,861,391 | $131,209 | $201,586 | $180,000 | 2 | $180,000 | $113,912 | $166,110 |
| 2021 | $4,130,174 | $279,809 | $99,818 | $73,055 | 2 | $73,055 | $277,772 | $195,230 |
| 2020 | $3,437,808 | $-15,301 | $28,298 | — | — | — | $12,585 | $137,031 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Iwaki Mori Research Foundation reported a distributable amount of $183K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Iwaki Mori Research Foundation is led by Yuichi Iwaki, President on every filing since 2020; all 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Yuichi Iwaki
President
On filings since 2020
$20K (2025)
Yoko Iwaki
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $20K (2025)
Eric Y. Sato
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$33K (2023) → $38K (2025)
Kazuko Matsuda
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $20K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Akira Mori (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $38K, to Eric Y Sato (Treasurer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Iwaki Mori Research Foundation
How much does Iwaki Mori Research Foundation give each year?
Iwaki Mori Research Foundation gave $15K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $35K across 2 grants.
How large is Iwaki Mori Research Foundation?
Iwaki Mori Research Foundation reported $3.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $183K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Iwaki Mori Research Foundation?
Iwaki Mori Research Foundation is a private foundation focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Valencia, CA. It holds $3.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Iwaki Mori Research Foundation operate?
Iwaki Mori Research Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is Iwaki Mori Research Foundation's EIN?
Iwaki Mori Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0698623. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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