The Larry and Alice Kitahara
The Larry and Alice Kitahara is a private foundation, based in Fresno, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $253K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $52K.
The Larry and Alice Kitahara at a glance
In short: The Larry and Alice Kitahara gave $52K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,100
- +56.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -42.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,025
- +173.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,750
- Total assets
- $252,501
- -17.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Larry and Alice Kitahara funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leukemia & Lymphoma Socie ($22K). Together the top 4 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 21 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Larry and Alice Kitahara gives
- Giving grew 195% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $18K (2021) to $80K (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Socie Fresno, CA | To Cure Leukemia, Lymphoma | $21,500 |
| Peoples Church Fresno, CA | Community in Hope Found in Jesus | $14,500 |
| Fresno State Bulldog Foun Fresno, CA | Experiences for Student Athletes | $11,000 |
| Right to Life Central Cal Fresno, CA | Education of Dangers of Abortion | $5,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $252,501 | — | $54,319 | $52,100 | 4 | $52,100 |
| 2023 | $306,820 | — | $34,927 | $33,300 | 7 | $33,300 |
| 2022 | $341,747 | $794 | $80,613 | $79,934 | 5 | $79,934 |
| 2021 | $421,566 | — | $17,693 | $17,678 | 5 | $17,678 |
| 2020 | $520,741 | — | $10 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Larry and Alice Kitahara is led by Larry Kitahara, Chairman since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Larry Kitahara
Chairman
Chairman of the Board → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alice Kitahara
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
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 The Larry and Alice Kitahara
How much does The Larry and Alice Kitahara give each year?
The Larry and Alice Kitahara gave $52K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $33K across 7 grants.
What is The Larry and Alice Kitahara's typical grant size?
The Larry and Alice Kitahara's median grant in 2024 was $12,750, and its average grant was $13,025, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Larry and Alice Kitahara give grants?
The Larry and Alice Kitahara gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Fresno, CA (4 grants).
Does The Larry and Alice Kitahara give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on The Larry and Alice Kitahara's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Larry and Alice Kitahara?
The Larry and Alice Kitahara reported $253K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Larry and Alice Kitahara's EIN?
The Larry and Alice Kitahara's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4179789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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