Sumitomo Corporation of Americas Foundation
Sumitomo Corporation of Americas Foundation is a private non-operating foundation based in New York, NY. Established in 2005, the foundation is affiliated with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas, an international trade and development company headquartered in New York and founded in 1952.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.2M
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$200K
-3.6% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$200K
+92.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation primarily funds corporate sponsorship, program support, cultural education, educational support, youth development program support, research support, and arts education programs. Notable grantees include Columbia University.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 27 grants in the most recent reporting year. The foundation's grantmaking is supported by investment income and gains from asset sales rather than direct contributions.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's geographic focus aligns with Sumitomo Corporation of Americas' company operations, which include locations in California (Los Altos, Los Angeles, Petaluma, Denver), Colorado (Greenwood Village), Washington DC, Florida (Davie), Georgia (Atlanta), Illinois (Chicago, Rosemont), Michigan (Novi), New Jersey (Fort Lee), New York (New Hyde Park, New York), Oregon (Lake Oswego), Texas (Houston), and Washington (Seattle).
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets: $11.2 million (as of March 2025)
Annual Revenue: $497,841 (fiscal year ending March 2025)
- Investment income and dividends: $354,877
- Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $142,964
Annual Expenses: $262,287 (fiscal year ending March 2025)
Total Annual Giving: $848,425
The foundation maintains zero liabilities and operates with no employees.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,174,575 | $10,768,644 | $10,125,860 |
| Revenue | $497,841 | $417,497 | $381,892 |
| Expenses | $262,287 | $265,520 | $457,638 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $213,723 | $220,405 | $410,511 |
| Net Investment Income | $454,519 | $377,103 | $339,676 |
| Distributable Amount | $540,818 | $505,663 | $503,314 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
John Tsigakos is listed as a key contact for the organization. Elizabeth Peters is also identified in organizational records.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MASAO NISHIZAWA | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR(EFF. 04/24) | 0.25 | — |
| Yusuke Nagai | Treasurer | 0.25 | — |
| Lewis Farberman | Secretary | 0.25 | — |
| TIMOTHY E SANDER | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
| YASUO SUGAHARA | DIRECTOR | 0.25 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation supports the TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program, which nurtures next-generation leaders connecting Japan and the United States. The program has completed multiple cohorts, with the 11th cohort sharing learnings from their participation in 2025.
TOMODACHI Sumitomo Corporation Scholarship Program: 11th Cohort Share theirSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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