The Sugimoto Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-3864130
Foundation Overview
Based in Arcadia, CA, The Sugimoto Family Foundation has awarded 130 grants totaling $2,458,000 to organizations in California and Hawaii. Individual grants range from $1,000 to $135,000, with a median award of $10,000.
Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,458,000
Total Assets
$6,933,774
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
21
Median Grant
$10,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
March 2026
Foundation Intelligence
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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 38%
8 of 21 recipients (38%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
California
98% of all grants are concentrated in California, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (52%), Pasadena (11%), Torrance (10%).
Funding Trajectory
+36%
Moderate 36% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Community Projects + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (42%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Sugimoto Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keiro Senior Health Care | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Enhance The Quality Of Senior Life For The Japanese American Community | 2024 |
| Center Theatre Group | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Serve The Diverse Audiences Of Los Angeles By Producing And Presenting Theatre Of The Highest Caliber, By Nurturing New Artists, By Attracting New Audiences, And By Developing Youth Outreach And Arts Education Programs. | 2024 |
| Ucla Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Actively Promote Philanthropy And Manage Donated Resources For The Advancement Of Ucla. | 2024 |
| Japanese American Cultural And Cmnt | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Japanese And Japanese American Arts And Culture To Diverse Audiences, And To Provide A Center To Enhance Community Programs. | 2024 |
| Heads Up Youth Foundation | $15,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Dedicated To Improving The Quality Of Life For Underserved Youth In Southern California Area. | 2024 |
| Go For Broke | $135,000 | Torrance, CA, US | To Educate The Public About The Responsibilities, Challenges And Rights Of American Citizenship By Using The Life Stories Of Japanese American Soldiers Of World War Ii. | 2024 |
| Grateful Crane Ensemble | $10,000 | Sierra Madre, CA, US | To Honor Pay Tribute To Our Japanese American Elders | 2024 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Jcc | $3,900 | West Covina, CA, US | To Foster And Preserve The Culteral Heritage Unique To Japanese American Ancestry | 2024 |
| The Rafu Shimpo Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Benefiting Nisei Week Foundation, Nikkei Games, My Wish List Foundation, The Little Tokyo Historical Society, East West Players And Asians For Miracle Marrow Matches. | 2024 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Understanding And Appreciation Of America's Ethnic And Cultural Diversity By Sharing The Japanese American Experience | 2024 |
| Nisei Week Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Produces The Annual Festival Celebrating Japanese And Japanese American Culture In The Historic Little Tokyo Community Of Los Angeles | 2024 |
| Caring Sharing Of South Bay | $5,000 | Torrance, CA, US | To Provide Financial Assistance To Individual Families And/or Charitable Organizations | 2024 |
| Suburban Optimist Club Foundation | $6,000 | Placentia, CA, US | Providing The Youth In Southern California Opportunities To Build Self Esteem And Self Confidence | 2024 |
| Kizuna Little Tokyo | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Providing Cultural Programs To Educate, Empower And Engage The Next Generation Of Community Leaders | 2024 |
| West Covina Budhist Temple | $1,200 | West Covina, CA, US | Shares Teh Teachings Of Buddha In Order That We May Awaken To Our True Selves, Living Our Lives Fully And Dynamically | 2024 |
| Orange County Japanese American Ass | $1,200 | Tustin, CA, US | To Provide And Promote Various Social Services And Japanese Cultural Activities In Orange County Through Events, Programs And Seminars | 2024 |
| Higashi Honganji Temple | $1,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Supporting A Spititual Environment That Cultivates Individual Exploration Based On The Buddhaharma | 2024 |
| Usc Arcadia Hospital | $7,500 | Arcadia, CA, US | Supporting The Resources Needed To Continue To Be At The Forefront Of Medical Excellence | 2024 |
| Lasc Child Development Center | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Supporting Early Care And Education Services To Student Parents While Attending Los Angeles Southwest College | 2024 |
| Japanese Chamber Of Commerce | $5,750 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Supporting Social Work And The Promotion Of Japanese American Commerce And Industry | 2024 |
| Orange County Buddhist Church | $3,000 | Anaheim, CA, US | Supporting The Buddhist Community Of Friends And Family Practicing In The Shin Buddhist Tradition | 2024 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | $4,000 | Arcadia, CA, US | To Provide For New Medical Technology, First Rate Hospital Facilities, And High-quality, Personal Health Care Services | 2023 |
| Center Theatre Group | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Serve The Diverse Audiences Of Los Angeles By Producing And Presenting Theatre Of The Highest Caliber, By Nurturing New Artists, By Attracting New Audiences, And By Developing Youth Outreach And Arts Education Programs. | 2023 |
| Ucla Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Actively Promote Philanthropy And Manage Donated Resources For The Advancement Of Ucla. | 2023 |
| Go For Broke | $15,000 | Torrance, CA, US | To Educate The Public About The Responsibilities, Challenges And Rights Of American Citizenship By Using The Life Stories Of Japanese American Soldiers Of World War Ii. | 2023 |
| Aurora Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Assist U.s. Citizens, Who Are Japanese Language Teachers Or Graduate Students Of Japanese Language Education, To Experience Living In Japan And Further Their Understanding Of The Japanese Language, Improve Their Teaching Abilities, And Enrich Their Appreciation Of Japanese Culture. | 2023 |
| The Rafu Shimpo Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Benefiting Nisei Week Foundation, Nikkei Games, My Wish List Foundation, The Little Tokyo Historical Society, East West Players And Asians For Miracle Marrow Matches. | 2023 |
| Pasadena Buddhist Church | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Providing Religeon And Religeous Education | 2023 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Building Of The Budokan Of Los Angeles(bola) | 2023 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Understanding And Appreciation Of America's Ethnic And Cultural Diversity By Sharing The Japanese American Experience | 2023 |
| Nisei Week Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Produces The Annual Festival Celebrating Japanese And Japanese American Culture In The Historic Little Tokyo Community Of Los Angeles | 2023 |
| Caring Sharing Of South Bay | $5,000 | Torrance, CA, US | To Provide Financial Assistance To Individual Families And/or Charitable Organizations | 2023 |
| Suburban Optimist Club Foundation | $5,000 | Placentia, CA, US | Providing The Youth In Southern California Opportunities To Build Self Esteem And Self Confidence | 2023 |
| Hawaii Ag Culinary Alliance | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Providing Culinary And Agricultural Research Development, Training, Management, Education And Public Outreach And To Encourage Environmental Stewardship In The State Of Hawaii | 2023 |
| Kizuna | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Providing Cultural Programs To Educate, Empower And Engage The Next Generation Of Community Leaders | 2023 |
| West Covina Budhist Temple | $1,200 | West Covina, CA, US | Shares Teh Teachings Of Buddha In Order That We May Awaken To Our True Selves, Living Our Lives Fully And Dynamically | 2023 |
| Creative Class Collective | $10,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Programs That Focus On Developing Creativity Through Community Engagement And Making A Needed Impact On The Lives Of Those Working In Creative Industries | 2023 |
| Orange County Japanese American Ass | $2,800 | Tustin, CA, US | To Provide And Promote Various Social Services And Japanese Cultural Activities In Orange County Through Events, Programs And Seminars | 2023 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | $4,000 | Arcadia, CA, US | To Provide For New Medical Technology, First Rate Hospital Facilities, And High-quality, Personal Health Care Services | 2023 |
| Center Theatre Group | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Serve The Diverse Audiences Of Los Angeles By Producing And Presenting Theatre Of The Highest Caliber, By Nurturing New Artists, By Attracting New Audiences, And By Developing Youth Outreach And Arts Education Programs. | 2023 |
| Ucla Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Actively Promote Philanthropy And Manage Donated Resources For The Advancement Of Ucla. | 2023 |
| Go For Broke | $15,000 | Torrance, CA, US | To Educate The Public About The Responsibilities, Challenges And Rights Of American Citizenship By Using The Life Stories Of Japanese American Soldiers Of World War Ii. | 2023 |
| Aurora Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Assist U.s. Citizens, Who Are Japanese Language Teachers Or Graduate Students Of Japanese Language Education, To Experience Living In Japan And Further Their Understanding Of The Japanese Language, Improve Their Teaching Abilities, And Enrich Their Appreciation Of Japanese Culture. | 2023 |
| The Rafu Shimpo Foundation | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Benefiting Nisei Week Foundation, Nikkei Games, My Wish List Foundation, The Little Tokyo Historical Society, East West Players And Asians For Miracle Marrow Matches. | 2023 |
| Pasadena Buddhist Church | $1,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Providing Religeon And Religeous Education | 2023 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Building Of The Budokan Of Los Angeles(bola) | 2023 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Understanding And Appreciation Of America's Ethnic And Cultural Diversity By Sharing The Japanese American Experience | 2023 |
| Nisei Week Foundation | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Produces The Annual Festival Celebrating Japanese And Japanese American Culture In The Historic Little Tokyo Community Of Los Angeles | 2023 |
| Caring Sharing Of South Bay | $5,000 | Torrance, CA, US | To Provide Financial Assistance To Individual Families And/or Charitable Organizations | 2023 |
| Suburban Optimist Club Foundation | $5,000 | Placentia, CA, US | Providing The Youth In Southern California Opportunities To Build Self Esteem And Self Confidence | 2023 |
| Hawaii Ag Culinary Alliance | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Providing Culinary And Agricultural Research Development, Training, Management, Education And Public Outreach And To Encourage Environmental Stewardship In The State Of Hawaii | 2023 |
| Kizuna | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Providing Cultural Programs To Educate, Empower And Engage The Next Generation Of Community Leaders | 2023 |
| West Covina Budhist Temple | $1,200 | West Covina, CA, US | Shares Teh Teachings Of Buddha In Order That We May Awaken To Our True Selves, Living Our Lives Fully And Dynamically | 2023 |
| Creative Class Collective | $10,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | Programs That Focus On Developing Creativity Through Community Engagement And Making A Needed Impact On The Lives Of Those Working In Creative Industries | 2023 |
| Orange County Japanese American Ass | $2,800 | Tustin, CA, US | To Provide And Promote Various Social Services And Japanese Cultural Activities In Orange County Through Events, Programs And Seminars | 2023 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | $4,000 | Arcadia, CA, US | To Provide For New Medical Technology, First Rate Hospital Facilities, And High-quality, Personal Health Care Services | 2022 |
| Center Theatre Group | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Serve The Diverse Audiences Of Los Angeles By Producing And Presenting Theatre Of The Highest Caliber, By Nurturing New Artists, By Attracting New Audiences, And By Developing Youth Outreach And Arts Education Programs. | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Actively Promote Philanthropy And Manage Donated Resources For The Advancement Of Ucla. | 2022 |
| Japanese American Cultural And Cmnt | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Japanese And Japanese American Arts And Culture To Diverse Audiences, And To Provide A Center To Enhance Community Programs. | 2022 |
| Go For Broke | $15,000 | Torrance, CA, US | To Educate The Public About The Responsibilities, Challenges And Rights Of American Citizenship By Using The Life Stories Of Japanese American Soldiers Of World War Ii. | 2022 |
| Kpcc | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Strengthen The Civic And Cultural Bonds That Unite Southern California's Diverse Communities By Providing The Highest Quality News And Information Service Through Radio And Other Interative Media. | 2022 |
| Aurora Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Assist U.s. Citizens, Who Are Japanese Language Teachers Or Graduate Students Of Japanese Language Education, To Experience Living In Japan And Further Their Understanding Of The Japanese Language, Improve Their Teaching Abilities, And Enrich Their Appreciation Of Japanese Culture. | 2022 |
| The Rafu Shimpo Foundation | $36,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Benefiting Nisei Week Foundation, Nikkei Games, My Wish List Foundation, The Little Tokyo Historical Society, East West Players And Asians For Miracle Marrow Matches. | 2022 |
| Pasadena Buddhist Church | $30,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Providing Religeon And Religeous Education | 2022 |
| Pasadena City College Foundation | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Develop Funding And Community Support For The Enhancement Of Teaching And Learning At Pasadena College | 2022 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Building Of The Budokan Of Los Angeles(bola) | 2022 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Understanding And Appreciation Of America's Ethnic And Cultural Diversity By Sharing The Japanese American Experience | 2022 |
| Nisei Week Foundation | $36,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Produces The Annual Festival Celebrating Japanese And Japanese American Culture In The Historic Little Tokyo Community Of Los Angeles | 2022 |
| Caring Sharing Of South Bay | $5,000 | Torrance, CA, US | To Provide Financial Assistance To Individual Families And/or Charitable Organizations | 2022 |
| Suburban Optimist Club Foundation | $6,900 | Placentia, CA, US | Providing The Youth In Southern California Opportunities To Build Self Esteem And Self Confidence | 2022 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | $4,000 | Arcadia, CA, US | To Provide For New Medical Technology, First Rate Hospital Facilities, And High-quality, Personal Health Care Services | 2022 |
| Center Theatre Group | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Serve The Diverse Audiences Of Los Angeles By Producing And Presenting Theatre Of The Highest Caliber, By Nurturing New Artists, By Attracting New Audiences, And By Developing Youth Outreach And Arts Education Programs. | 2022 |
| Ucla Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Actively Promote Philanthropy And Manage Donated Resources For The Advancement Of Ucla. | 2022 |
| Japanese American Cultural And Cmnt | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Japanese And Japanese American Arts And Culture To Diverse Audiences, And To Provide A Center To Enhance Community Programs. | 2022 |
| Go For Broke | $15,000 | Torrance, CA, US | To Educate The Public About The Responsibilities, Challenges And Rights Of American Citizenship By Using The Life Stories Of Japanese American Soldiers Of World War Ii. | 2022 |
| Kpcc | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Strengthen The Civic And Cultural Bonds That Unite Southern California's Diverse Communities By Providing The Highest Quality News And Information Service Through Radio And Other Interative Media. | 2022 |
| Aurora Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Assist U.s. Citizens, Who Are Japanese Language Teachers Or Graduate Students Of Japanese Language Education, To Experience Living In Japan And Further Their Understanding Of The Japanese Language, Improve Their Teaching Abilities, And Enrich Their Appreciation Of Japanese Culture. | 2022 |
| The Rafu Shimpo Foundation | $36,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Benefiting Nisei Week Foundation, Nikkei Games, My Wish List Foundation, The Little Tokyo Historical Society, East West Players And Asians For Miracle Marrow Matches. | 2022 |
| Pasadena Buddhist Church | $30,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Providing Religeon And Religeous Education | 2022 |
| Pasadena City College Foundation | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Develop Funding And Community Support For The Enhancement Of Teaching And Learning At Pasadena College | 2022 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Building Of The Budokan Of Los Angeles(bola) | 2022 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Understanding And Appreciation Of America's Ethnic And Cultural Diversity By Sharing The Japanese American Experience | 2022 |
| Nisei Week Foundation | $36,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Produces The Annual Festival Celebrating Japanese And Japanese American Culture In The Historic Little Tokyo Community Of Los Angeles | 2022 |
| Caring Sharing Of South Bay | $5,000 | Torrance, CA, US | To Provide Financial Assistance To Individual Families And/or Charitable Organizations | 2022 |
| Suburban Optimist Club Foundation | $6,900 | Placentia, CA, US | Providing The Youth In Southern California Opportunities To Build Self Esteem And Self Confidence | 2022 |
| Center Theatre Group | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Serve The Diverse Audiences Of Los Angeles By Producing And Presenting Theatre Of The Highest Caliber, By Nurturing New Artists, By Attracting New Audiences, And By Developing Youth Outreach And Arts Education Programs. | 2021 |
| Ucla Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Actively Promote Philanthropy And Manage Donated Resources For The Advancement Of Ucla. | 2021 |
| Japanese American Cultural And Cmnt | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Japanese And Japanese American Arts And Culture To Diverse Audiences, And To Provide A Center To Enhance Community Programs. | 2021 |
| Heads Up Youth Foundation | $25,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Dedicated To Improving The Quality Of Life For Underserved Youth In Southern California Area. | 2021 |
| Kpcc | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Strengthen The Civic And Cultural Bonds That Unite Southern California's Diverse Communities By Providing The Highest Quality News And Information Service Through Radio And Other Interative Media. | 2021 |
| Pasadena City College Foundation | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Develop Funding And Community Support For The Enhancement Of Teaching And Learning At Pasadena College | 2021 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $106,100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Building Of The Budokan Of Los Angeles(bola) | 2021 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Understanding And Appreciation Of America's Ethnic And Cultural Diversity By Sharing The Japanese American Experience | 2021 |
| Center Theatre Group | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Serve The Diverse Audiences Of Los Angeles By Producing And Presenting Theatre Of The Highest Caliber, By Nurturing New Artists, By Attracting New Audiences, And By Developing Youth Outreach And Arts Education Programs. | 2020 |
| Ucla Foundation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Actively Promote Philanthropy And Manage Donated Resources For The Advancement Of Ucla. | 2020 |
| Japanese American Cultural And Cmnt | $45,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Japanese And Japanese American Arts And Culture To Diverse Audiences, And To Provide A Center To Enhance Community Programs. | 2020 |
| Heads Up Youth Foundation | $8,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Dedicated To Improving The Quality Of Life For Underserved Youth In Southern California Area. | 2020 |
| Kpcc | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Strengthen The Civic And Cultural Bonds That Unite Southern California's Diverse Communities By Providing The Highest Quality News And Information Service Through Radio And Other Interative Media. | 2020 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Jcc | $50,000 | West Covina, CA, US | To Foster And Preserve The Culteral Heritage Unique To Japanese American Ancestry | 2020 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Building Of The Budokan Of Los Angeles(bola) | 2020 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Understanding And Appreciation Of America's Ethnic And Cultural Diversity By Sharing The Japanese American Experience | 2020 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | $5,000 | Arcadia, CA, US | To Provide For New Medical Technology, First Rate Hospital Facilities, And High-quality, Personal Health Care Services | 2018 |
| Ucla Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Actively Promote Philanthropy And Manage Donated Resources For The Advancement Of Ucla. | 2018 |
| Mt Sac Foundation | $10,000 | Walnut, CA, US | To Support Mt. Sac Programs That Enrich Students' Learning Environment And Education Experience Beyond Those Achievable Through Regular Funding Sources. | 2018 |
| Japanese American Cultural And Cmnt | $62,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Japanese And Japanese American Arts And Culture To Diverse Audiences, And To Provide A Center To Enhance Community Programs. | 2018 |
| Heads Up Youth Foundation | $5,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Dedicated To Improving The Quality Of Life For Underserved Youth In Southern California Area. | 2018 |
| Go For Broke | $15,000 | Torrance, CA, US | To Educate The Public About The Responsibilities, Challenges And Rights Of American Citizenship By Using The Life Stories Of Japanese American Soldiers Of World War Ii. | 2018 |
| Kpcc | $10,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Strengthen The Civic And Cultural Bonds That Unite Southern California's Diverse Communities By Providing The Highest Quality News And Information Service Through Radio And Other Interative Media. | 2018 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $100,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Building Of The Budokan Of Los Angeles(bola) | 2018 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $19,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Understanding And Appreciation Of America's Ethnic And Cultural Diversity By Sharing The Japanese American Experience | 2018 |
| Center Theatre Group | $24,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Serve The Diverse Audiences Of Los Angeles By Producing And Presenting Theatre Of The Highest Caliber, By Nurturing New Artists, By Attracting New Audiences, And By Developing Youth Outreach And Arts Education Programs. | 2017 |
| Ucla Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Actively Promote Philanthropy And Manage Donated Resources For The Advancement Of Ucla. | 2017 |
| Mt Sac Foundation | $10,000 | Walnut, CA, US | To Support Mt. Sac Programs That Enrich Students' Learning Environment And Education Experience Beyond Those Achievable Through Regular Funding Sources. | 2017 |
| Japanese American Cultural And Cmnt | $113,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Japanese And Japanese American Arts And Culture To Diverse Audiences, And To Provide A Center To Enhance Community Programs. | 2017 |
| Heads Up Youth Foundation | $10,000 | Studio City, CA, US | Dedicated To Improving The Quality Of Life For Underserved Youth In Southern California Area. | 2017 |
| Go For Broke | $45,000 | Torrance, CA, US | To Educate The Public About The Responsibilities, Challenges And Rights Of American Citizenship By Using The Life Stories Of Japanese American Soldiers Of World War Ii. | 2017 |
| Kpcc | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Strengthen The Civic And Cultural Bonds That Unite Southern California's Diverse Communities By Providing The Highest Quality News And Information Service Through Radio And Other Interative Media. | 2017 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Building Of The Budokan Of Los Angeles(bola) | 2017 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $12,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Promote Understanding And Appreciation Of America's Ethnic And Cultural Diversity By Sharing The Japanese American Experience | 2017 |
| Methodist Hospital Foundation | $25,000 | Arcadia, CA, US | To Provide For New Medical Technology, First Rate Hospital Facilities, And High-quality, Personal Health Care Services | 2016 |
| Center Theatre Group | $12,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Serve The Diverse Audiences Of Los Angeles By Producing And Presenting Theatre Of The Highest Caliber, By Nurturing New Artists, By Attracting New Audiences, And By Developing Youth Outreach And Arts Education Programs. | 2016 |
| Ucla Foundation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Actively Promote Philanthropy And Manage Donated Resources For The Advancement Of Ucla. | 2016 |
| Mt Sac Foundation | $15,000 | Walnut, CA, US | To Support Mt. Sac Programs That Enrich Students' Learning Environment And Education Experience Beyond Those Achievable Through Regular Funding Sources. | 2016 |
| Heads Up Youth Foundation | $7,800 | Studio City, CA, US | Dedicated To Improving The Quality Of Life For Underserved Youth In Southern California Area. | 2016 |
| Go For Broke | $75,000 | Torrance, CA, US | To Educate The Public About The Responsibilities, Challenges And Rights Of American Citizenship By Using The Life Stories Of Japanese American Soldiers Of World War Ii. | 2016 |
| Kpcc | $5,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | To Strengthen The Civic And Cultural Bonds That Unite Southern California's Diverse Communities By Providing The Highest Quality News And Information Service Through Radio And Other Interative Media. | 2016 |
| East San Gabriel Valley Jcc | $12,000 | West Covina, CA, US | To Foster And Preserve The Culteral Heritage Unique To Japanese American Ancestry | 2016 |
| The Rafu Shimpo Foundation | $2,500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Benefiting Nisei Week Foundation, Nikkei Games, My Wish List Foundation, The Little Tokyo Historical Society, East West Players And Asians For Miracle Marrow Matches. | 2016 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $75,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | To Support The Building Of The Budokan Of Los Angeles(bola) | 2016 |
| Nikkei Vintage Garden Foundation | $15,000 | Fresno, CA, US | Provides Services For Older Adults By Creating An Assisted Living Community | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Sugimoto Family Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 26-3864130 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 418 E LIVE OAK AVENUE Arcadia, CA 91006-0000 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Sugimoto Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Trustee | George Sugimoto |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Nathan Sugimoto |
| Executive Direc | Lisa Sugimoto |
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