The Mori Family Foundation
The Mori Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2025 filing reports 18 grants totaling $68,500 to charitable organizations.
The Mori Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mori Family Foundation gave $69K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $68,500
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,806
- -42.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,560,976
- +17.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Mori Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Mori Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Los Angeles Mission Inc ($10K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were California (34%), Massachusetts (15%), Tennessee (12%), Colorado (12%), and Vermont (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Mori Family Foundation gives
- 31% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 70% 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 (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2024) to $69K (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $69K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Mission Inc Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Denver Dumb Friends League Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Kinhaven Music School Inc Weston, VT | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| St John Vianney Church Walnut Creek, CA | New sound system for music ministry | $8,000 |
| Turning Point USA Inc Phoenix, AZ | General & Unrestricted | $8,000 |
| Best Friends Sanctuary Jamestown, TN | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Justins Voice Woburn, MA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Eden Township Japanese Community Center San Lorenzo, CA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| I Am the Rescue Ranch Jamestown, TN | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Shelter Music Boston Inc Brookline, MA | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
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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 | $2,560,976 | $513,958 | $141,521 | $68,500 | 18 | $107,633 | $459,157 | $154,184 |
| 2024 | $2,188,539 | $169,711 | $155,512 | $60,000 | 9 | $64,118 | $112,662 | $150,178 |
| 2023 | $2,174,455 | $2,191,265 | $16,868 | — | — | $4,281 | $1,836,850 | $13,465 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Mori Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $154K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including homelessness services, animal welfare, music, religious activities, and community programs. For example, the Los Angeles Mission says it works to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty; Denver Dumb Friends League says it works to end pet homelessness and animal suffering; and Shelter Music Boston says it presents classical chamber music in homeless shelters and other sheltering environments.
The foundation also gave to Eden Township Japanese Community Center, which says it serves charitable, religious, and limited educational needs in its community, with special emphasis on residents of Japanese ancestry. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $68,500 through 18 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,000. The largest awards included $10,000 to Los Angeles Mission Inc.; $8,000 each to Denver Dumb Friends League, Kinhaven Music School Inc., St John Vianney Church, and Turning Point USA Inc.; and $6,000 to Best Friends Sanctuary. The grant to St John Vianney Church was for a new sound system for its music ministry; the other listed grants were for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists these trustees: Linda KM Hironimus, Gregory R Mori, Richard E Mori, Brenda J Nishimura, Stephen LT Nishimura, Janet LM Williams, Eugene K Yamamoto, and Vincent E Yamamoto.
The Mori Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brenda J Nishimura
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eugene K Yamamoto
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory R Mori
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janet LM Williams
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linda KM Hironimus
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard E Mori
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen LT Nishimura
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent E Yamamoto
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "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 Mori Family Foundation
How much does The Mori Family Foundation give each year?
The Mori Family Foundation gave $69K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $60K across 9 grants.
What is The Mori Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mori Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $3,806, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Mori Family Foundation give grants?
The Mori Family Foundation's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (15%) and Tennessee (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Walnut Creek, CA (2 grants), Jamestown, TN (2 grants), San Lorenzo, CA (2 grants) and Tacoma, WA (2 grants).
Does The Mori Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 78% of The Mori Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 18) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Mori Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Mori Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Los Angeles Mission Inc ($10,000), Denver Dumb Friends League ($8,000) and Kinhaven Music School Inc ($8,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Mori Family Foundation?
The Mori Family Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $154K (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 The Mori Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas including homelessness services, animal welfare, music, religious activities, and community programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Mori Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
What is The Mori Family Foundation's EIN?
The Mori Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2004544. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
Does The Mori Family Foundation 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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
Live grants for the work The Mori Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). The Mori Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-mori-family-foundation-morg_5196dd66c82f4b5f8fd20e26e15d8f6a
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