Kawabe Memorial Fund
The Harry & Tomo Kawabe Memorial Fund is a perpetual private foundation established in 1971 in Washington and based in Dallas, Texas. The organization has been awarding grants and scholarships since 1972. It is a separate entity from the Kawabe Memorial House and its supporting organization, the Kawabe Memorial Foundation, though all were established and funded by the same family.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.0M
-3.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$206K
-1.1% YoY
Grant Count
37
-17.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+20.3% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kawabe Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $291K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund's mission is to support and promote quality human services programming for the economically disadvantaged, children, and the elderly. Additional giving supports capital improvement projects for churches and funding to train teachers, priests, and ministers.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Human services for indigent populations
- Programs serving children
- Programs serving senior citizens
- Capital improvement projects for churches
- Education and training for clergy and teachers
Grantmaking
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund primarily supports organizations in:
- The greater Seattle area and Puget Sound region (Washington)
- Alaska (particularly Seward High School graduates)
- Colorado
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $3,980,244
Annual Giving: $205,700 (based on most recent IRS 990 filing from 2024)
Tax Status: 501(c)(3) organization; Private Independent Foundation
EIN: 91-6116549
IRS Ruling Year: 1972
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,980,244 | $4,118,579 | $4,259,375 |
| Revenue | $143,620 | $150,279 | $412,422 |
| Expenses | $285,281 | $287,941 | $359,735 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $248,047 | $248,709 | $318,977 |
| Net Investment Income | $104,235 | $117,772 | $375,345 |
| Distributable Amount | $291,449 | $254,805 | $250,150 |
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
197 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Kawabe Memorial Fund
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Kawabe Memorial House Foundation ($25,000), Japanese Presbyterian Church ($20,000), Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple ($13,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JAPANESE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH SEATTLE, WA | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $20,000 |
| KAWABE MEMORIAL HOUSE FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA | SENIOR LUNCH PROGRAM | $25,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO MOSCOW, ID | SCHOLARSHIPS | $4,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA - ANCHORAGE ANCHORAGE, AK | SCHOLARSHIPS | $8,000 |
| HOPECENTRAL SEATTLE, WA | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $4,500 |
| COMMUNITIES OF ROOTED BRILLIANCE KENT, WA | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,000 |
| SAWHORSE REVOLUTION SEATTLE, WA | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $9,000 |
| THE SOPHIA WAY BELLEVUE, WA | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $4,000 |
| NIKKEI CONCERNS SEATTLE SEATTLE, WA | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $10,000 |
| BABIES OF HOMELESSNESS BOTHELL, WA | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $3,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BANK OF AMERICA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $56,545 |
| GARY T KIYONAGA | GRANT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| DALE KAKU | GRANT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| BEA KIYOHARA | SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| WARREN YASUTAKE CHAIRMAN | GRANT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| BRUCE ABE | SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| NIKKI LAC HUANG | GRANT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| BERNIE MATSUNO | GRANT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| YUKIO MORIKUBO | SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| REVEREND KATSUYA KUSUNOKI | GRANT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
| THOMAS M IKEDA SECRETARY | GRANT COMMITTEE | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Mailing Address: PO Box 653067 Dallas, TX 75265-3067
Phone: 888-866-3275
Website: www.bankofamerica.com/philanthropic/foundation/?fnId=122
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kawabe Memorial Fund fund?
The fund's mission is to support and promote quality human services programming for the economically disadvantaged, children, and the elderly. Additional giving supports capital improvement projects for churches and funding to train teachers, priests, and ministers. Primary funding focus areas include: • Human services for indigent populations • Programs serving children • Programs serving senior citizens • Capital improvement projects for churches • Education and training for clergy and teache…
How do I apply for a grant from Kawabe Memorial Fund?
**Grant Types & Sizes:** • Typical grant awards range from $500 to $27,000 • Grants are one year in duration **Eligibility:** • The fund typically supports community-based organizations in the greater Seattle area with budgets of $5 million or less • Qualified non-profit human services organizations **Application Process:** • Applications are due the second Friday in March, June, or September • Grants are administered by Bank of America **Scholarships:** • The Kawabe Memorial Fund awards schola…
Where does Kawabe Memorial Fund make grants?
The fund primarily supports organizations in: • The greater Seattle area and Puget Sound region (Washington) • Alaska (particularly Seward High School graduates) • Colorado
What size grants does Kawabe Memorial Fund award?
In 2024, Kawabe Memorial Fund awarded 37 grants totaling $206K — an average of about $6K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Kawabe Memorial Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kawabe Memorial Fund reported a distributable amount of $291K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kawabe Memorial Fund's EIN?
Kawabe Memorial Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-6116549. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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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