Glenn H Kawasaki Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 91-2169829 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$2.5M
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$26,500
Total assets$0
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
From the return
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
21% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodland Park Zoo | Seattle, WA | Support Red Panda Habitat Construction | $925,000 |
| Pacific Northwest Ballet | Seattle, WA | Support new Works and Annual Fund | $700,000 |
| Oregon State University Fdn | Corvalis, OR | Support Radiocarbon Dating Center | $200,000 |
| Khambatta Dance Company | Seattle, WA | Support dance performance | $170,000 |
| University Washington Dance | Seattle, WA | Support Guest Artist Program | $100,000 |
| Velocity Dance Center | Seattle, WA | Annual funds support | $85,000 |
| Base | Seattle, WA | Annual Funds support | $80,000 |
| Karin Stevens Dance | Seattle, WA | Annual Fund Support | $55,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Support Radiocarbon Dating | $50,000 |
| Spectrum DanceTheater | Seattle, WA | Annual Fund and Dancer Support | $26,500 |
| University of Texas San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Support Radiocarbon Dating | $25,000 |
| Fidalgo DanceWorks | Anacortes, WA | Annual Fund | $20,000 |
| Paws | Snohomizh, WA | Annual Fund of Animal Welfare | $20,000 |
| Baja Animal Sanctuary | San Diego, CA | Animal Sanctuary Support | $10,000 |
| Old Dog Haven | Oak Harbor, WA | Support Dog Adoptions | $10,000 |
| NW Youth Symphony Assn | Mount Vernon, WA | Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| BHS Alumni Association | Bothell, WA | Support Scholarships to High School Students | $5,000 |
| Seattle Humane | Bellevue, WA | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Zoe Juniper | Seattle, WA | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,501,500 | 19 |
| 2023 | $275,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523179349100802
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-2169829
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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