Tanimura Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 77-0456779
Foundation Overview
Based in Salinas, CA, Tanimura Family Foundation has awarded 176 grants totaling $8,053,984 to organizations in California, New York and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,500 to $310,000, with a median award of $25,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
20 of 46 recipients (43%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
94% 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 Salinas (49%), Seaside (8%), Los Angeles (7%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 76% growth in annual giving over 3 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (64%). 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 Tanimura 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Cancer Society | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $50,000 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Ariel Theatrical | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $5,000 | Monteray, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Monteray County | $25,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Support The Summer Program | 2023 |
| Buddhist Churches Of America | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Buddhist Temple Of Salinas | $150,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Endowment Fund | 2023 |
| Casa Of Monterey County | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Center For Land-based Learning | $15,000 | Woodland, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Central Coast Vna And Hospice | $10,000 | Monteray, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Central Coast Ymca | $20,000 | Monteray, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Densho | $10,000 | Fresno, CA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| El Sistema Usa Salinas Inc | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Harmony At Home | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hartnell College Foundation | $100,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Soledad And Castroville Education Centers | 2023 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Monterey Museum Of Art | $50,000 | Monteray, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Natividad Medical Foundation | $310,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Ag Leadership Council | 2023 |
| Rancho Cielo | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Read To Me Project | $65,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Read To Me Project General Fund | 2023 |
| The First Tee Of Monterey County | $3,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| University Corporation At Monterey Bay | $150,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Agribusiness Supply Chain | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| American Red Cross | $50,000 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Ariel Theatrical | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Big Sur Land Trust | $5,000 | Monteray, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Boys And Girls Club Of Monteray County | $25,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Support The Summer Program | 2023 |
| Buddhist Churches Of America | $75,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Buddhist Temple Of Salinas | $150,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Endowment Fund | 2023 |
| Casa Of Monterey County | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Center For Land-based Learning | $15,000 | Woodland, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Central Coast Vna And Hospice | $10,000 | Monteray, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Central Coast Ymca | $20,000 | Monteray, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Densho | $10,000 | Fresno, CA, US | General Funds | 2023 |
| El Sistema Usa Salinas Inc | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Harmony At Home | $25,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Hartnell College Foundation | $100,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Soledad And Castroville Education Centers | 2023 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Monterey Museum Of Art | $50,000 | Monteray, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Natividad Medical Foundation | $310,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Ag Leadership Council | 2023 |
| Rancho Cielo | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2023 |
| Read To Me Project | $65,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Read To Me Project General Fund | 2023 |
| The First Tee Of Monterey County | $3,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operations | 2023 |
| University Corporation At Monterey Bay | $150,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Agribusiness Supply Chain | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $100,242 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cpr Project In Monterey County & Fund Operations | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $50,000 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $25,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Support The Summer Program | 2022 |
| Buddhist Churches Of America | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Buddhist Temple Of Salinas | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Coastal Kid's Home Care | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Monterey County | $100,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Dennis & Janice Caprara Gonzales Community Center | 2022 |
| Food Bank For Monterey County | $75,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Garden Project | 2022 |
| Hartnell College Foundation | $185,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Soledad And Castroville Education Centers & Scholarship Endowment & Scholarships | 2022 |
| Hospice Giving Foundation | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Latinx Program | 2022 |
| Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services | $25,000 | Watsonville, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $25,000 | Rye Brook, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Monterey County Interfaith Alliance | $5,000 | Spreckels, CA, US | Holiday Feeding Of Needy | 2022 |
| Monterey County Office Of Education | $25,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Migrant Education Program | 2022 |
| Rancho Cielo | $2,500 | Salinas, CA, US | Veggie Boxes | 2022 |
| Read To Me Project | $65,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Read To Me Project General Fund | 2022 |
| Salinas Kushikino Foundation | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Student Ambassador Exchange Program | 2022 |
| The First Tee Of Monterey County | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ventana Wildlife Society | $15,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Watsonville Buddhist Temple | $20,000 | Watsonville, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $100,242 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cpr Project In Monterey County & Fund Operations | 2022 |
| American Red Cross | $50,000 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $25,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Support The Summer Program | 2022 |
| Buddhist Churches Of America | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Buddhist Temple Of Salinas | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Endowment Fund | 2022 |
| Coastal Kid's Home Care | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Monterey County | $100,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Dennis & Janice Caprara Gonzales Community Center | 2022 |
| Food Bank For Monterey County | $75,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Garden Project | 2022 |
| Hartnell College Foundation | $185,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Soledad And Castroville Education Centers & Scholarship Endowment & Scholarships | 2022 |
| Hospice Giving Foundation | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Latinx Program | 2022 |
| Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Support Services | $25,000 | Watsonville, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Leukemia And Lymphoma Society | $25,000 | Rye Brook, NY, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Monterey County Interfaith Alliance | $5,000 | Spreckels, CA, US | Holiday Feeding Of Needy | 2022 |
| Monterey County Office Of Education | $25,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Migrant Education Program | 2022 |
| Rancho Cielo | $2,500 | Salinas, CA, US | Veggie Boxes | 2022 |
| Read To Me Project | $65,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Read To Me Project General Fund | 2022 |
| Salinas Kushikino Foundation | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Student Ambassador Exchange Program | 2022 |
| The First Tee Of Monterey County | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Ventana Wildlife Society | $15,000 | Monterey, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| Watsonville Buddhist Temple | $20,000 | Watsonville, CA, US | General Operations | 2022 |
| American Cancer Society | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $50,000 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Buddhist Churches Of America | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Buddhist Temple Of Salinas | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Endowment Fund | 2021 |
| Food Bank For Monterey County | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Read To Me Project | $65,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Read To Me Project General Fund | 2021 |
| Casa Of Monterey County | $35,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Hartnell College | $200,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Soledad And Castroville Education Centers | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| University Corporation At Monterey | $100,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Agribusiness Supply Chain | 2021 |
| Center For Land-based Learning | $10,000 | Woodland, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $25,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Support The Summer Program | 2021 |
| United Way Of Monterey County | $100,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Central California Food Bank | $20,000 | Fresno, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| The First Tee Of Monterey County | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| 5 Loaves Food Pantry | $10,000 | Crawford, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Food Share Ventura County | $20,000 | Oxnard, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Hospice Giving Foundation | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Monterey County Office Of Education | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Steinbeck House | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Yuma Community Food Bank | $20,000 | Yuma, AZ, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Alliance On Aging | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Go For Broke | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $50,000 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Buddhist Churches Of America | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Buddhist Temple Of Salinas | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Endowment Fund | 2021 |
| Food Bank For Monterey County | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Read To Me Project | $65,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Read To Me Project General Fund | 2021 |
| Casa Of Monterey County | $35,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Hartnell College | $200,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Soledad And Castroville Education Centers | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| University Corporation At Monterey | $100,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Agribusiness Supply Chain | 2021 |
| Center For Land-based Learning | $10,000 | Woodland, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $25,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Support The Summer Program | 2021 |
| United Way Of Monterey County | $100,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Central California Food Bank | $20,000 | Fresno, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| The First Tee Of Monterey County | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| 5 Loaves Food Pantry | $10,000 | Crawford, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Food Share Ventura County | $20,000 | Oxnard, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Hospice Giving Foundation | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Monterey County Office Of Education | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Steinbeck House | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Yuma Community Food Bank | $20,000 | Yuma, AZ, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Alliance On Aging | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Go For Broke | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| American Red Cross | $50,000 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Buddhist Churches Of America | $50,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Buddhist Temple Of Salinas | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Endowment Fund | 2021 |
| Food Bank For Monterey County | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Read To Me Project | $65,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Read To Me Project General Fund | 2021 |
| Casa Of Monterey County | $35,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Hartnell College | $200,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Soledad And Castroville Education Centers | 2021 |
| American Heart Association | $50,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| University Corporation At Monterey | $100,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Agribusiness Supply Chain | 2021 |
| Center For Land-based Learning | $10,000 | Woodland, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $25,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Support The Summer Program | 2021 |
| United Way Of Monterey County | $100,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Central California Food Bank | $20,000 | Fresno, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| The First Tee Of Monterey County | $15,000 | Salinas, CA, US | General Operations | 2021 |
| 5 Loaves Food Pantry | $10,000 | Crawford, TN, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Food Share Ventura County | $20,000 | Oxnard, CA, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Hospice Giving Foundation | $25,000 | Monterey, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Monterey County Office Of Education | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Steinbeck House | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Yuma Community Food Bank | $20,000 | Yuma, AZ, US | General Funds | 2021 |
| Alliance On Aging | $5,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2021 |
| Go For Broke | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| Coastal Kid's Home Care | $50,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2020 |
| Max's Helping Paws Foundation | $10,000 | Carmel, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2020 |
| Cancer Support Com Val | $10,000 | Westlake Village, CA, US | General Fund | 2020 |
| American Cancer Society | $25,000 | Campbell, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2020 |
| American Red Cross | $25,000 | Carmelbythesea, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2020 |
| Buddhist Churches Of America | $25,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2020 |
| Buddhist Temple Of Salinas | $25,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Endowment Fund | 2020 |
| Food Bank For Monterey County | $75,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Garden Project | 2020 |
| Girl Scouts Of California's Central | $10,000 | Castroville, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2020 |
| Institute Of Buddhist Studies | $70,000 | Berkeley, CA, US | Endowment Funds And Scholarships | 2020 |
| Natividad Medical Foundation | $10,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Ag Leadership Council | 2020 |
| Rancho Cielo | $12,500 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2020 |
| Read To Me Project | $65,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2020 |
| Casa Of Monterey County | $35,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2020 |
| Hartnell College | $100,000 | Salinas, CA, US | Soledad And Castroville Education Centers | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $25,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2020 |
| University Corporation At Monterey | $100,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Agribusiness Supply Chain | 2020 |
| Center For Land-based Learning | $10,000 | Woodland, CA, US | Fund Operations | 2020 |
| Boys And Girls Club | $25,000 | Seaside, CA, US | Support The Summer Program | 2020 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 77-0456779 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | PO BOX 4070 Salinas, CA 93912-4070 |
Key People (11)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Tanimura Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| President | Ronald Yokota |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Kelly Tanimura |
| Vice President | Sheila C Tanimura |
| Cfo/treasurer | Ken Morishita |
| Secretary | Bonita At Yokota |
Forms 990-PF
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