Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation
The Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. It supports social organizations in the Greater Los Angeles area that celebrate Japanese American cultural heritage, foster intergenerational connection, and promote civic engagement.
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation at a glance
In short: Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation gave $25K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- -87.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- +366.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,786
- -97.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $462,570
- -0.9% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2024 filing says applicants must be tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and must establish need. It lists no award restrictions and says giving is not restricted to preselected organizations. Gary Kawaguchi is named as the contact on the filing.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Gary Kawaguchi
Mailing address: 411 Center Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Phone: (213) 217-4221
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Keiro ($3K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 17 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it supports organizations across the Greater Los Angeles area. All reported grant dollars in filing year 2025 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $195K (2024). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keiro Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Jaccc Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| LTSC Nutrition Service Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Kizuna Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| San Fernando Jacc Arleta, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Go for Broke Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Pasadena Buddhist Center Pasadena, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Grateful Crane Sierra Madre, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| La Taiko Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $462,570 | $25,380 | $29,665 | $25,000 | 14 | $25,000 | — |
| 2024 | $466,855 | $47,280 | $197,273 | $195,000 | 3 | $195,000 | $532,010 |
| 2023 | $226,823 | $164,914 | $1,856 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $35,142 | $2,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $33,142 | $2,520 | $1,030 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $31,652 | $5,200 | $1,340 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it is dedicated to strengthening Japanese American communities across the Greater Los Angeles area. Its stated focus is supporting social organizations that celebrate cultural heritage, foster intergenerational connection, and promote civic engagement.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $25,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $2,500, with a median of $2,500. Named recipients receiving $2,500 each included Keiro, JACCC, LTSC Nutrition Service, Kizuna, San Fernando JACC, Go For Broke, Little Tokyo Service Center, Pasadena Buddhist Center, and Grateful Crane. LA Taiko, Sophis, and Saishin Dojo each received $500.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Gary Kawaguchi as president; Mirei Kagawa as secretary; and Kenneth Kawaguchi, Mayumi Morishita, and Lauren Kawaguchi as directors.
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation is led by Gary Kawaguchi, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Kawaguchi
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Kawaguchi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mayumi Morishita
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren Kawaguchi
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mirei Kagawa
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation
How much does Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation give each year?
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation gave $25K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $195K across 3 grants.
What is Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation's typical grant size?
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $1,786, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation give grants?
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (10 grants).
Does Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (14 grants).
Who are Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation's largest grantees?
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Keiro ($2,500), Jaccc ($2,500) and LTSC Nutrition Service ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation?
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation reported $463K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $25K.
What does Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation fund?
The foundation states that it is dedicated to strengthening Japanese American communities across the Greater Los Angeles area. Its stated focus is supporting social organizations that celebrate cultural heritage, foster intergenerational connection, and promote civic engagement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation?
The foundation’s 2024 filing says applicants must be tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and must establish need. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation's EIN?
Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3397616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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