The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc
The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its grants have supported charitable organizations working in areas including cultural services, children’s services, food assistance, disaster relief, and social needs.
The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc at a glance
In short: The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc gave $129K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in New York. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,024
- -3.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,216
- -30.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (84% 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 The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1251 Ave Of The Americas 51St Floor, New York, NY 10020
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Japan Day Inc ($68K). Together the top 10 received $128K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 38 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 84% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 8% to Hawaii, 8% to the District of Columbia, 1% to Texas, and less than 1% to California, as reported. The grants listed include recipients in New York, Hawaii, Washington, D.C., and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $700 first-time, $10K repeat.
- 29% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 363% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $133K (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $129K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Japan Day Inc New York, NY | Cultural services | $68,000 |
| The NY Society for Prevention of Cr New York, NY | Children services | $22,600 |
| Table for Two USA New York, NY | Support school meal programs | $10,000 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | Disaster relief | $10,000 |
| Maui Food Bank Inc Wailuku, HI | Food bank | $5,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | Disaster relief | $5,000 |
| Hamilton Madison House New York, NY | Social needs programs | $5,000 |
| University of Texas Foundation Austin, TX | College support | $1,000 |
| Food Bank for New York City Hartsdale, NY | Food bank services | $974 |
| The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Rye Brook, NY | Children services | $700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing states that the foundation’s only assets at the beginning of that year were $134,275 in cash, and that all of this cash was distributed to public charities described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | — | $134,200 | $129,024 | 14 | $134,275 | $1,997 |
| 2023 | $134,275 | $100,000 | $136,408 | $133,150 | 10 | $164,020 | $8,623 |
| 2022 | $198,270 | $150,000 | $111,038 | $82,500 | 5 | $83,376 | $6,973 |
| 2021 | $131,841 | $162,050 | $30,404 | $27,858 | 9 | — | $1,082 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K 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 listed grants show support for organizations addressing a range of needs. For example, Japan Day Inc says its mission is to build cultural understanding between Japan and the United States and strengthen connections among local Japanese communities. Table for Two USA describes work addressing hunger and health issues related to unhealthy eating. Maui Food Bank says it helps people experiencing hunger in Maui County by collecting and distributing food through community partnerships.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $129,024. Grant amounts ranged from $50 to $68,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $68,000 to Japan Day Inc for cultural services, $22,600 to The NY Society for Prevention of Cr for children’s services, $10,000 to Table for Two USA to support school meal programs, and $10,000 to the American National Red Cross for disaster relief. Other listed grants included $5,000 each to Maui Food Bank Inc and Hawaii Community Foundation, for food bank and disaster relief purposes, respectively.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Keisuke Nomura as Secretary; Anabel Infante as Treasurer; Lisa Will and Joseph Loyer as Directors; Jamie Palios as Assistant Secretary; and Tatsuya Hirano as Director.
The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc's 2024 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lisa Will
Director
Vice President Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Loyer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tatsuya Hirano
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anabel Infante
Treasurer
Ass't Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keisuke Nomura
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Palios
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Tadayoshi Yamaguchi (2023) — President Director
- Former: Yoshio Hirata (2023) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Shehata (2020–2022) — Vice President Director
- Former: Mitsuru Claire Chino (2020–2022) — President Director
- Former: Nobuhiro Suga (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Cristina Porter (2021–2022) — Ass't Secretary
- Former: Keita Amano (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Kei Nomura (2020) — Secretary
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 The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc
How much does The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc give each year?
The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc gave $129K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $133K across 10 grants.
What is The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc's typical grant size?
The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $9,216, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc give grants?
The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc gives mostly in New York: 84% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Hawaii (8%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (5 grants).
Does The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc's largest grantees?
The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Japan Day Inc ($68,000), The NY Society for Prevention of Cr ($22,600) and Table for Two USA ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for organizations addressing a range of needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc reported a distributable amount of $2K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc's EIN?
The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-5135131. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc 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.
Data update history
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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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Grantable. (2026). The ITOCHU International Foundation of North America Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-itochu-international-foundation-of-north-america-inc-morg_2835850f882e419bb5ed3bce60a6f20f
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