Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation Grant

Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation
Last Updated: April 02, 2026

Summary

The Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation, established in 1987, focuses on supporting educational and community welfare initiatives across the U.S. It prioritizes qualified 501(c)(3) organizations that enhance the quality of life, particularly through international education and U.S.-Japan exchanges. With over 50 active programs, the Foundation promotes good corporate citizenship and encourages employee volunteerism while avoiding support for individuals, political groups, or non-monetary requests. Collaboration with local Mitsui offices is preferred.

Overview

Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation Established in 1987, The Mitsui U.S.A. Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Mitsui & Co. (U.S.A.), Inc. (Mitsui USA) for active, social contribution programs in communities where the Company does business. Currently, it supports more than 50 initiatives across the U.S. in the areas of Education, Community Welfare, Arts & Culture, Employee Matching & Volunteerism. Mission: To promote the realization of Mitsui USA’s good corporate citizenship by supporting education and programs to improve the quality of life in the local community. Objectives: To support well-developed programs of qualified U.S. organizations with status designated by IRS code 501(c)(3), which are engaged in promoting: education, community welfare, arts & culture, and employee volunteerism, with special emphasis on international education and U.S.-Japan exchanges.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Foundation will only consider grants to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations.

Ineligibility

The Foundation cannot support: individuals; religious, fraternal, athletic organizations; political, lobbying groups; endowments, building campaigns; film, television (media) productions; advertisements; galas, dinner tables / tickets (raffles), social events; non-monetary support; any / all discriminating organizations; or other causes which may not be acceptable to Mitsui;The foundationavoids general operating expense support; and is not able to accept requests by telephone or email.