Akiyama Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Carlos, California · EIN 81-4216876 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $1,030.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
13% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Harker School | San Jose, CA | Promote Education Activities | $10,000 |
| Academy of Sciences | San Francisco, CA | Promote Education Activities | $1,500 |
| DeYoung Museum | San Francisco, CA | Promote Education Activities | $1,100 |
| San Mateo County Parks Foundation | San Mateo, CA | Support Local Charitable Activity | $1,030 |
| California State Parks Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Support Local Charitable Activity | $1,000 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conserv | San Francisco, CA | Support Local Charitable Activity | $1,000 |
| National Geographic | Washington, DC | Promote Education Activities | $1,000 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | Memphis, TN | Support Medical Charitable Activity | $1,000 |
| Happy Hallow Foundation | San Jose, CA | Support Local Charitable Activity | $1,000 |
| World Wildlife Foundation | San Francisco, CA | Promote Education Activities | $800 |
| The Tech Museum | San Jose, CA | Support Local Charitable Activity | $500 |
| Hiller Aviation Museum | San Carlos, CA | Support Local Charitable Activity | $500 |
| Discovery Museum of San Jose | San Jose, CA | Promote Education Activities | $500 |
| Bay Area Discovery Museum | Sausalito, CA | Promote Education Activities | $500 |
| Walt Disney Family Museum | San Francisco, CA | Promote Education Activities | $500 |
The return also lists 9 grants to individuals ($5,666). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,596 | 24 |
| 2023 | $22,206 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503049349100100
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 81-4216876
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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