Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc
Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc is a private foundation, based in Irvine, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $485K.
Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc at a glance
In short: Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -83.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- -83.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $9,736,474
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% 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 Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northwestern University ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 100% 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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $618K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Funding to support students with limited resources to chart their course to college. | $100,000 |
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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 | $9,736,474 | $261,770 | $479,788 | $100,000 | 1 | $448,377 | $484,501 | $447,169 |
| 2023 | $8,723,912 | $279,638 | $732,579 | $617,577 | 1 | $703,223 | $224,487 | $439,554 |
| 2022 | $8,484,933 | $229,312 | $478,977 | $395,000 | 1 | $481,861 | $475,253 | $478,711 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc reported a distributable amount of $447K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc is led by Tamara Mlynarczyk, President & Trustee on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tamara Mlynarczyk
President & Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jeff Guyton
Chairman & Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Kara Hudson
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Pierre-Eric Issler
Finance Director & Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Ryuichi Umeshita
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sridhar Adiga
Board Member & Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc
How much does Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc give each year?
Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $618K across 1 grant.
How large is Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc?
Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $448K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $447K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc operate?
Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc has awarded grants in California, Illinois.
What is Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc's EIN?
Mazda Foundation (USA) Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-2952236. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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