W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr
W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr is a private foundation, based in Honolulu, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $320K. Net investment income was $881K.
W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr at a glance
In short: W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr gave $320K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $107K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $320,000
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $106,667
- -11.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $5,391,285
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Museum of Nature and Science ($165K). Together the top 3 received $320K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 12 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr gives
- Giving grew 60% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2022) to $320K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $320K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of Nature and Science | Presentation/Maintenance/SC | $165,000 |
| Zoological Society of San Diego San Diego, CA | African Elephant | $125,000 |
| University of Hawaii Foundation Honolulu, HI | General Use of the Charity | $30,000 |
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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 | $5,391,285 | $953,686 | $422,835 | $320,000 | 3 | $343,033 | $881,217 | $315,697 |
| 2024 | $4,867,761 | $568,323 | $333,510 | $240,000 | 2 | $263,359 | $495,527 | $301,331 |
| 2023 | $4,633,015 | $199,668 | $309,616 | $225,000 | 2 | $246,654 | $137,169 | $274,530 |
| 2022 | $4,743,480 | $164,357 | $286,211 | $200,000 | 2 | $221,282 | $101,995 | $276,732 |
| 2021 | $4,865,709 | $260,442 | $388,483 | $295,000 | 3 | $319,508 | $122,831 | $311,138 |
| 2020 | $4,993,115 | $85,972 | $372,178 | $266,000 | 3 | — | $60,978 | $266,539 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr reported a distributable amount of $316K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
First Hawaiian Bank
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$73K (2020) → $79K (2025)
Jeannie V. Davidson
Trustee
Treasurer → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $3K (2025)
Wendell W. S. Kam
Trustee
Vice President → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$5K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Randy A. Harris (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $79K, to First Hawaiian Bank (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr
How much does W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr give each year?
W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr gave $320K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $240K across 2 grants.
What is W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr's typical grant size?
W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr's median grant in 2025 was $125,000, and its average grant was $106,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr give grants?
W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr's top state is California, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Hawaii (9%).
Does W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr give general operating support?
Yes: 33% of W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr?
W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr reported $5.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $343K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $316K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr's EIN?
W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-6717935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 26, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work W T Yoshimoto Foundation Char Tr Co-Tr 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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