Nakajima Foundation
The Nakajima Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 22 grants totaling $180,050, including support for organizations in Washington, Hawaii, and California.
Nakajima Foundation at a glance
In short: Nakajima Foundation gave $180K across 22 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Washington. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $180,050
- +6.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 22
- +29.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,184
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,550
- Total assets
- $4,479,084
- +3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 18, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- 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 Nakajima Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nakajima Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc ($100K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $174K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 102 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, 2% to recipients in Hawaii, 1% to recipients in California, and 1% to recipients in the District of Columbia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 22 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nakajima Foundation open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 18 grantees (11%) 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 $5K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 30% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $138K (2021) to $248K (2022). In 2024 it made 22 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc Seattle, WA | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Overlake Hospital Foundation Bellevue, WA | General support | $25,000 |
| Seattle Opera Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| B H Music Center Seattle, WA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bellevue Lifespring Bellevue, WA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Kukio Hoomana Fund Kailua Kona, HI | General & Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Overlake Hospital Foundation Bellevue, WA | Bandage Ball | $3,500 |
| Overlake Hospital Foundation Bellevue, WA | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Claremont-McKenna College Claremont, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 | $4,479,084 | $393,987 | $228,379 | $180,050 | 22 | $205,046 | $372,274 | $270,096 |
| 2023 | $4,313,476 | $-93,684 | $210,433 | $168,750 | 17 | $189,454 | $67,056 | $241,958 |
| 2022 | $4,617,593 | $220,427 | $292,609 | $247,910 | 28 | $270,023 | $201,741 | $249,813 |
| 2021 | $4,689,775 | $226,116 | $181,322 | $138,000 | 12 | $160,936 | $206,790 | $294,708 |
| 2020 | $4,644,981 | $-51,441 | $208,827 | $168,000 | 23 | — | $32,879 | $236,979 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nakajima Foundation reported a distributable amount of $270K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, a hospital foundation, and other charitable organizations. Seattle Symphony Orchestra describes its mission as presenting symphonic music for the cultural enrichment, education, engagement, and enjoyment of its community. Overlake Hospital Foundation says it raises funds and provides other support to advance medical and health care excellence at Overlake Medical Center and Clinics.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 22 grants totaling $180,050. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $50,000, with a median of $1,550.
Among the largest reported grants were two grants of $50,000 to Seattle Symphony Orchestra—one for a charitable event and one for general and unrestricted purposes. Other major grants included $25,000 to Overlake Hospital Foundation for general support, $12,000 to Seattle Opera for general and unrestricted purposes, and $10,000 each to B H Music Center and Bellevue Lifespring for general and unrestricted purposes. Further listed grants included $3,500 to Kukio Hoomana Fund for general and unrestricted purposes and multiple grants to Overlake Hospital Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hisayo Nakajima as director, president, secretary, and treasurer; Satoshi Nakajima as vice president and director; and Shota Nakajima and Yohei Nakajima as directors.
Nakajima Foundation is led by Hisayo Nakajima, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hisayo Nakajima
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Satoshi Nakajima
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shota Nakajima
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yohei Nakajima
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Nakajima Foundation
How much does Nakajima Foundation give each year?
Nakajima Foundation gave $180K across 22 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $169K across 17 grants.
What is Nakajima Foundation's typical grant size?
Nakajima Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,550, and its average grant was $8,184, across 22 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nakajima Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does Nakajima Foundation give grants?
Nakajima Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (11 grants) and Bellevue, WA (7 grants).
Does Nakajima Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 91% of Nakajima Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (20 of 22) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nakajima Foundation's largest grantees?
Nakajima Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Seattle Symphony Orchestra Inc ($100,000 across 2 grants), Overlake Hospital Foundation ($32,100 across 4 grants) and Seattle Opera ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Nakajima Foundation?
Nakajima Foundation reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $205K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $270K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Nakajima Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, a hospital foundation, and other charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nakajima Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nakajima Foundation's EIN?
Nakajima Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3642915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Nakajima 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.
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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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