Kishimoto Family Foundation
Kishimoto Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Kent, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $111K. Net investment income was $84K.
Kishimoto Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Kishimoto Family Foundation gave $111K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,037
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,506
- -11.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,350
- Total assets
- $2,558,548
- -2.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Kishimoto Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of the Ryukus ($80K). Together the top 6 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 23 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Kishimoto Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 174% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 102% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2021) to $125K (2023). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Ryukus | General Operating Budget | $80,106 |
| Seacology Berkeley, CA | General Operating Budget | $20,798 |
| Feed the Children Oklahoma City, OK | Genearl Operating Budget. | $5,000 |
| Yo Media Irvine, CA | General Operating Budget | $3,700 |
| University Consortium Okinawa | General Operating Budget | $1,419 |
| General Association University | General Operating Budget. | $14 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,558,548 | $163,019 | $146,107 | $111,037 | 6 | $111,037 | $83,622 | $108,919 |
| 2023 | $2,624,978 | $157,569 | $187,717 | $125,367 | 6 | $125,367 | $41,717 | $112,461 |
| 2022 | $2,655,249 | $192,192 | $211,257 | $116,262 | 4 | $116,262 | $72,139 | $130,190 |
| 2021 | $2,674,953 | $711,440 | $89,324 | $40,500 | 3 | $40,500 | $90,220 | $112,245 |
| 2020 | $2,052,075 | $345,551 | $123,078 | $78,600 | 4 | — | $77,153 | $89,305 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kishimoto Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $109K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kishimoto Family Foundation is led by Tamako Kishimoto, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tamako Kishimoto
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Masayuki Kishimoto (2020–2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kishimoto Family Foundation
How much does Kishimoto Family Foundation give each year?
Kishimoto Family Foundation gave $111K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $125K across 6 grants.
What is Kishimoto Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Kishimoto Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,350, and its average grant was $18,506, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kishimoto Family Foundation give grants?
Kishimoto Family Foundation's top state is California, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Kishimoto Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Kishimoto Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kishimoto Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Kishimoto Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include University of the Ryukus ($80,106), Seacology ($20,798) and Feed the Children ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kishimoto Family Foundation?
Kishimoto Family Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $111K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $109K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Kishimoto Family Foundation's EIN?
Kishimoto Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0169363. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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