Kobayashi Family Foundation
The Kobayashi Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Denver, Colorado. Its 2024 filing describes its direct charitable activity as “charitable contributions to qualified charities.”
Kobayashi Family Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $69,497
- +1.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $789
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $789
- +1.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kobayashi Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1023 Spruce Ct, Denver, CO 80230
Phone: (303) 588-0499
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kobayashi Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The listed 2022 grantees were based in Colorado, Utah, Florida, and California. These locations describe the listed recipients, not a stated geographic funding restriction.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Is Kobayashi Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $250; repeat grants $196. How we count
Medians: $250 first-time, $250 repeat.
- 94% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2022) to $4K (2020). In 2022 it made 18 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Best Friends Animal Society Kanab, UT | Charitable | $400 |
| Colorado Public Radio Centennial, CO | Charitable | $400 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies Lakewood, CO | Charitable | $350 |
| Colorado Freedom Memorial Foundatio Aurora, CO | Charitable | $300 |
| Cat Care Society Lakewood, CO | Charitable | $250 |
| Longhopes Donkey Rescue Bennett, CO | Charitable | $250 |
| Petaid Colorado Denver, CO | Charitable | $250 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary Keenesburg, CO | Charitable | $250 |
| Wild Blue Cats Colorado Springs, CO | Charitable | $250 |
| Max Fund Denver, CO | Charitable | $250 |
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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 | $69,497 | $789 | — | — | — | — | $789 | $3,392 |
| 2023 | $68,708 | $781 | — | — | — | — | $781 | $6,718 |
| 2022 | $67,924 | $211 | $3,578 | $3,578 | 18 | $3,578 | $211 | $3,424 |
| 2021 | $71,292 | $95 | $3,750 | $3,750 | 18 | $3,750 | $95 | $3,600 |
| 2020 | $74,947 | $204 | $3,950 | $3,950 | 17 | — | $204 | $3,780 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kobayashi Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as making charitable contributions to qualified charities. Its 2022 grantees included organizations working in animal welfare, food insecurity, and other areas. For example, Best Friends Animal Society says it works to save dogs and cats in shelters and make the country no-kill; Food Bank of the Rockies says it nourishes people facing food insecurity; and Wild Blue Cats says it rescues and shelters cats and kittens.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $3,578, an average of about $199 per grant. The listed 2022 grants included $400 to Best Friends Animal Society, $350 to Food Bank of the Rockies, and $250 each to Wild Blue Cats, The Wild Animal Sanctuary, and Cat Care Society. Other listed recipients included Denver Dumb Friends League ($78), Locks of Love Inc ($50), and Wikimedia Foundation Inc ($50).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Thomas Kobayashi is listed as Foundation Manager on the 2024 filing.
Kobayashi Family Foundation's only listed officer is Thomas J. Kobayashi, Foundation Manager since 2023 (on filings since 2020) (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas J. Kobayashi
Foundation Manager
Director → Foundation Manager, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Kobayashi Family Foundation
How large is Kobayashi Family Foundation?
Kobayashi Family Foundation reported $69K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $789.
What does Kobayashi Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes its activity as making charitable contributions to qualified charities. Its 2022 grantees included organizations working in animal welfare, food insecurity, and other areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kobayashi Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Kobayashi Family Foundation make grants?
The listed 2022 grantees were based in Colorado, Utah, Florida, and California. These locations describe the listed recipients, not a stated geographic funding restriction.
How much is Kobayashi Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kobayashi Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kobayashi Family Foundation's EIN?
Kobayashi Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1290227. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kobayashi Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2024
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