Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for
The Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas (MCFA) is a 501(c)(3) philanthropic organization based in New York City. Founded in 1991, the foundation operates as a company-sponsored foundation dedicated to addressing environmental and social issues throughout the Americas. Since its inception, the MCFA has supported more than 100 projects across 15 countries in the region.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$408K
-66.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$820K
+331.6% YoY
Grant Count
15
+400.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
-13.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to contribute to realizing an inclusive society, empowering the next generation, and conserving the environment by addressing environmental and social issues in the Americas.
The MCFA supports projects across four primary categories:
- Biodiversity Conservation — Programs designed to promote conservation of natural ecosystems
- Sustainable Development — Including sustainable livelihoods, sustainable forest management, and sustainable agriculture
- Environmental Justice — Addressing equity and justice in environmental issues
- Environmental Education — Programs that build environmental awareness and capacity
Recent grant examples include watershed conservation in the Amazon, First Nations-led caribou conservation in Canada, sustainable livelihoods and forest management in Peru, and social impact assessment capacity building in Mexico.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds projects throughout the Americas, with a geographic focus including:
- United States (including California, Florida, New York, Texas, Virginia)
- Canada
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $625,884
- Total Revenue: $538,379
- Total Expenses: $624,000
- Total Giving: $360,000
Tax Status:
- Tax-exempt since October 1992
- EIN: 13-3676166
- Required to file IRS Form 990-PF
- Tax returns available upon written request
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $407,619 | $1,233,223 | $625,884 |
| Revenue | $1,793 | $827,030 | $538,379 |
| Expenses | $2,206 | $749,882 | $623,605 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $827,397 | $219,691 | $382,863 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | $3,906 | $10,723 | $14,973 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Tetsuo Kawate | President and Chairman of the Board |
| Joseph Reganato | Executive Director |
| Junichi Tsunakawa | Treasurer |
| Koji Hora | Secretary |
| Rebecca Katzman | Program Officer |
| Alice Davis | Program Associate |
| Shinobu Fujiwara-Carr | Grants Management Coordinator |
Board of Directors:
- Tetsuo Kawate
- Sadahiko Haneji
- Takehiro Fujimura
- Kyoko Shoji
- Joseph Reganato
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TETSUO KAWATE | PRESIDENT AND CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH REGANATO | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JUNICHI TSUNAKAWA | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| KOJI HORA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| REBECCA KATZMAN | PROGRAM OFFICER | 1 | — |
| KYOKO SHOJI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SADAHIKO HANEJI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TAKEHIRO FUJIMURA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced grants supporting diverse environmental initiatives, including:
Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation Announces New GrantsRegenerative agriculture projects
Indigenous peoples' rights initiatives
Environmental education programs
Caribou conservation in Canada
Green infrastructure in U.S. cities
Sustainable development through multi-stakeholder partnerships
Conservation and sustainable development projects
The MCFA has been sponsoring special events on environmental topics since 1993, providing opportunities for environmental organizations and grantmakers to network, learn about funding possibilities, and exchange ideas about environmental issues at local and international levels.
Contact Information
Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas 151 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036 Phone: 212-605-2314 Website: www.mitsubishicorp.com/us/en/mcfa/
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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