Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation
The Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Huntington Beach, California. It provides financial support to Catholic charities for religious activities and to other charitable organizations benefiting the community.
Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation gave $6K across 33 grants in 2025 (avg $184.303), mostly in California. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,082
- -4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 33
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $184
- +4.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100
- Total assets
- $234,339
- -12.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (5 of 33, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1107 Main Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone: (714) 374-8177
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was St Simon & Jude ($2K). Together the top 10 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
154 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 154 grants of 154 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, California organizations received 61% of grant dollars. Other leading recipient-state shares were Maryland (7%), the District of Columbia (6%), Virginia (5%), and Pennsylvania (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 33 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 33 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $95; repeat grants $200. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $107 repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 50% 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 (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2020) to $6K (2024). In 2025 it made 33 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Simon & Jude Huntington Beach, CA | Charitable Grant | $1,853 |
| Delta Rescue Glendale, CA | Charitable Grant | $308 |
| Pastoral Services Apeal Huntington Beach, CA | Charitable Grant | $300 |
| Peta Norfolk, VA | Charitable Grant | $300 |
| Best Friends Kanab, UT | Charitable Grant | $250 |
| Alley Cat Allies Bethesda, MD | Charitable Grant | $200 |
| Humane Farming Assoc San Rafael, CA | Charitable Grant | $200 |
| PCRM Washington, DC | Charitable Grant | $200 |
| Red Rover Sacramento, CA | Charitable Grant | $200 |
| San Diego Opera San Diego, CA | Charitable Grant | $200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $234,339 | $7,631 | $9,704 | $6,082 | 33 | $9,179 | $7,106 | $18,341 |
| 2024 | $268,459 | $11,997 | $21,489 | $6,378 | 36 | $20,702 | $11,210 | $16,891 |
| 2023 | $271,573 | $16,494 | $11,393 | $5,141 | 30 | $9,850 | $15,919 | $13,158 |
| 2022 | $391,117 | $4,681 | $15,152 | $5,543 | 27 | $14,169 | $5,334 | $14,588 |
| 2021 | $401,588 | $7,162 | $15,790 | $3,669 | 28 | $13,017 | $2,229 | $17,534 |
| 2020 | $285,751 | $93,137 | $15,143 | $2,725 | 23 | — | $91,334 | $12,154 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K for 2025 — 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 2025 filing describes support for Catholic charities engaged in various religious activities, as well as support for other charitable organizations benefiting the community. Examples of supported organizations include animal welfare groups. Alley Cat Allies describes its mission as transforming and developing communities to protect and improve cats’ lives; Animal Place says it provides refuge for unwanted farmed animals and promotes their welfare through public education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 33 grants totaling $6,082. Grants ranged from $25 to $1,853, with a median of $100. Recent annual totals were $6,378 across 36 grants in 2024 and $5,141 across 30 grants in 2023.
The largest 2025 grant listed was $1,853 to St Simon & Jude in Huntington Beach, California. Other grants included $308 to Delta Rescue; $300 each to Pastoral Services Apeal and PETA; and $250 to Best Friends. The foundation also gave $200 each to Alley Cat Allies, Humane Farming Assoc, PCRM, Red Rover, San Diego Opera, and Tunnel to Towers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rod Kunishige as PresidentCOE and Phyllis Kunishige as Secretary/Treasurer.
Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Phyllis Kunishige
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Rod Kunishige
Presidentcoe
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $968, to Phyllis Kunishige (Secretary/Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation
How much does Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation give each year?
Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation gave $6K across 33 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6K across 36 grants.
What is Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100, and its average grant was $184, across 33 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation that year got $95 on average.
Where does Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation give grants?
Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (7%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants) and Huntington Beach, CA (3 grants).
Does Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 33 grants with a stated purpose on Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Grant" (33 grants).
Who are Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include St Simon & Jude ($1,853), Delta Rescue ($308) and Pastoral Services Apeal ($300), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation?
Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation reported $234K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $9K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (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 Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2025 filing describes support for Catholic charities engaged in various religious activities, as well as support for other charitable organizations benefiting the community. Examples of supported organizations include animal welfare groups. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0472105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Rodney & Phyllis Kunishige Charitable Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
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