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The Toshizo Watanabe Foundation is a private corporation based in LOS ANGELES, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Oishi&Co. It holds total assets of $12.2M. Annual income is reported at $3.7M. Total assets have grown from $7.1M in 2011 to $12.2M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. According to available records, The Toshizo Watanabe Foundation has made 7 grants totaling $1.8M, with a median grant of $75K. Annual giving has grown from $38K in 2020 to $1.1M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $14K to $1M, with an average award of $252K. The foundation has supported 6 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in California and District of Columbia and Michigan. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Toshizo Watanabe Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 7 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, DC, MI.
The Toshizo Watanabe Foundation has distributed a total of $1.8M across 7 grants. The median grant size is $75K, with an average of $252K. Individual grants have ranged from $14K to $1M.
The Toshizo Watanabe Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Toshizo Watanabe Foundation is headquartered in LOS ANGELES, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eri Watanabe | Secretary | $24K | $0 | $24K |
| Toshizo Watanabe | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
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Total Assets
$12.2M
Fair Market Value
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Net Worth
$12.2M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
7
Total Giving
$1.8M
Average Grant
$252K
Median Grant
$75K
Unique Recipients
6
Most Common Grant
$14K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese American National MuseumEducation | Los Angeles, CA | $1M | 2023 |
| Japanese American Cultural CommunitEducation | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Us Japan CouncilEducation | Washington, DC | $50K | 2023 |
| Henry E Huntington Library Art GallEducation | San Marino, CA | $500K | 2022 |
| Ryan MessersmithaapsasEducation(Tuition) | Santa Clara, CA | $25K | 2020 |
| Gabrielle LohrenzEducation(Tuition) | Houghton, MI | $14K | 2020 |
MENLO PARK, CA
LOS ANGELES, CA
PALO ALTO, CA