Tanaka Memorial Foundation Inc

NEW YORK, NY EIN: 11-0235010

Tanaka Memorial Foundation Inc is a private foundation established in 1991 and based in New York City. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on supporting educational institutions, medical organizations, and performing arts entities.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$13.1M

+0.3% YoY

Annual Giving

$434K

-3.6% YoY

Grant Count

+5.3% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$22K

-8.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Tanaka Memorial Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $642K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation's primary purpose is making contributions for educational, medical, and performing arts organizations. Key funding areas include:

Higher Education: Support for colleges and universities, including scholarship funds and study abroad programming
Asian Studies: Programs and scholarship funds supporting Asian studies initiatives
Arts: Support for performing arts organizations
Human Services: Contributions to human services organizations

Grantmaking

The foundation indicates it is "preselected only," suggesting grants are made to organizations selected by the foundation rather than through open applications.

Grant Range

$10,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the United States, with documented grants to institutions including Trinity College, Pembroke College Oxford, Georgetown University, and Hope College.

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $884K (49%)

New York $382K (21%)

Michigan $130K (7%)

Connecticut $100K (6%)

Illinois $100K (6%)

Massachusetts $60K (3%)

Hawaii $50K (3%)

Maine $50K (3%)

+1 more states

States

Connecticut District of Columbia Hawaii Illinois Massachusetts Maine Michigan Minnesota New York

Cities

BloomingtonBronxCambridgeGenevaHartfordHollandHonoluluIrvingtonLebanonLewistonNew HavenNew YorkNew YorkqNorthfieldPurchaseWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2025:

Total Assets: $13.1 million
Revenue: $424,659
Expenses: $647,564
Net Income: -$222,905
Total Liabilities: $14,400

As of Fiscal Year Ending June 2024:

Total Assets: $13.1 million
Total Revenue: $238,428
Total Expenses: $611,500

The foundation's charitable activities account for 58% of expenses, with current grantmaking comprising 42%.

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$13,146,128	$13,103,827	$13,614,486
Revenue	$424,659	$238,428	$207,912
Expenses	$647,564	$611,500	$694,678
Qualifying Distributions	$587,677	$580,982	$844,225
Net Investment Income	$792,296	$251,277	—
Distributable Amount	$641,663	$659,274	$741,763

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

103 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Pembroke College Oxford ($100,000), The John F Kennedy Ctr for Performi ($100,000), Georgetown University ($50,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
East Side House Inc Bronx, NY	To support college access work through our student success centers, and to support our winter show.	$10,000
Bates College Lewiston, ME	to engage in the histories, economies, and cultures of Asia 1. Tanaka Memorial Foundation Student Research Grant. 2. partial support for one professor and two students to attend Technos International Week. 3. the Technos International Prize for a senior.	$10,000
The Black Student Fund Washington, DC	TO SUPPORT the Tanaka Scholars scholarship grant, tanaka scholars enrichment programs, and the BSF/LSF school fair.	$10,000
Carleton College NORTHFIELD, MN	To send a delegation of two students and on faculty member to Technos international week in June 2025 and to support the Tanaka memorial Professorship of International Understanding.	$10,000
The Episcopal School in the City of New York, NY	To support the Episcopal annual fund, which finances the school's operation, including payment of faculty salaries, scholarships, sepecial programs, and pandemic-related expenses.	$10,000
The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc NEW HAVEN, CT	to support general operating costs for campers with serious illness.	$10,000
Illinois Wesleyan University BLOOMINGTON, IL	To support participation in Technos International Week.	$10,000
The Midori Foundation New York, NY	To sustain and expand music education in New York City.	$10,000
Trinity College Hartford, CT	TO support participation in the 2025 Technos International Week, and for an honorarium for the technos International prize.	$10,000
McKendree University LEBANON, IL	To carry the Tanaka Scholars Program through 2024-2025 academic year.	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Taeko Tanaka: Chairman
Makiko Ueshima: President (20 hours/week, $80,000 annual compensation)
Takeshi Ueshima: Treasurer (20 hours/week, $50,000 annual compensation)
Yoshihiro Tajima: Director

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Taeko Tanaka	Chairman	—	—
Makiko Ueshima	President	20	$79,658
Takeshi Ueshima	Treasurer	20	$49,775
Yoshihiro Tajima	Director	—	—

Contact Information

Address: 1345 Avenue of The Americas, Floor 2, New York, NY 10105-0302
Telephone: 212-601-9244
EIN: 11-0235010

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tanaka Memorial Foundation Inc fund?

The foundation's primary purpose is making contributions for educational, medical, and performing arts organizations. Key funding areas include: • **Higher Education**: Support for colleges and universities, including scholarship funds and study abroad programming • **Asian Studies**: Programs and scholarship funds supporting Asian studies initiatives • **Arts**: Support for performing arts organizations • **Human Services**: Contributions to human services organizations

How do I apply for a grant from Tanaka Memorial Foundation Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • The foundation has made approximately 19-20 grants in recent years • Median grant size: $10,000 • Grant range: $4,000 to $100,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Georgetown University: $50,000 (endowed scholarship for study abroad programming) • Hope College: $30,000 (support for exchange programs and Technos International Week participation) **Approach:** The foundation indicates it is "preselected only," suggesting grants are made to organizations selected by the foundation …

Where does Tanaka Memorial Foundation Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in the United States, with documented grants to institutions including Trinity College, Pembroke College Oxford, Georgetown University, and Hope College.

What size grants does Tanaka Memorial Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Tanaka Memorial Foundation Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $434K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Tanaka Memorial Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Tanaka Memorial Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $642K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Tanaka Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN?

Tanaka Memorial Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-0235010. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.