Kawasaki Good Times Foundation
The Kawasaki Good Times Foundation is a private foundation established in 1993 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation is based in Lincoln, Nebraska, with an additional address listed in New York, New York. As a company-sponsored foundation, it operates as a grantmaking organization focused on supporting cultural, educational, and community initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$152K
+99.4% YoY
Grant Count
3
-40.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$51K
+232.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports museums and organizations involved with Japanese culture, music, and higher education. Primary funding areas include:
- Japanese culture and cultural organizations
- Music programs and institutions
- Higher education initiatives
- The Kawasaki Reading Room
- U.S. Motorcycle Coaching Association
- Lincoln Public Schools
Recent program areas have expanded to include:
- Hurricane Helene Relief
- Metropolitan Museum of Art support
- Mineta Ambassadors Program
Grantmaking
The foundation made 17 grants in its most recent fiscal year (2024). Grant amounts typically range from $1,000 to $130,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily focuses on:
- Lincoln, Nebraska
- New York, New York
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,425,955
- Total Revenues: $91,849
- Total Expenses: $151,570
- Total Liabilities: $0
Revenue Breakdown (FY 2024):
- Grants and contributions: $31,383
- Investment income and dividends: $60,466
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $1.49 million
- Revenue: -$138,339 (negative due to net loss from sale of non-inventory assets)
- Expenses: $89,200
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
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| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
48 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Contact Person: Dave Nun
Phone: 402-476-6600
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHOZO ITO | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| NAOKI KAWAGUCHI | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| YUSUKE NAKANO | TREASURER/SE | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has demonstrated increased grantmaking activity in 2024, with notable support for disaster relief through Hurricane Helene Relief programming ($96,570) and continued support for cultural institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art ($30,000). The foundation also supports the Mineta Ambassadors Program, reflecting its commitment to educational initiatives.
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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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