Kawabe Memorial Fund Aka Harry S Kawabe Trust
Historical FunderDallas, Texas · EIN 91-6116549 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$289K
Organizations funded67
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JJ - BANK OF AMERICA N A |
|---|---|
| Address | 401 UNION ST STE FL 24, SEATTLE WA 981012501 |
| Phone | 2063580912 |
| www.grantmaking@bofa.com | |
| Form and materials | THERE IS NO LETTER OF INQUIRY OR PREAPPLICATION PHASE. IF YOUR PROJECT FITS THE GUIDELINES, SUBMIT A PROPOSAL PROVIDING THE FOLLOWING 1) ORGANIZATION NAME AND ADDRESS, CONTACT PERSON & PHONE NUMBER |
| Deadlines | GRANT REQUESTS ARE REVIEWED QUARTERLY. APPLICANTS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY MAIL OF COMMITTEE'S FUNDING DE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS WILL BE AWARDED IN THE FOLLOWING THREE CATAGORIES: 1) HUMAN SERVICES - GENERAL OPERATING AND PROJECT SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONS & SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES DEVOTED TO THE CARE OF |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese Presbyterian Church | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Kawabe Memorial House Foundation | Seattle, WA | Senior lunch program | $10,000 |
| Asian Counseling & Referral Service | Seattle, WA | Food bank, nutrition & | $10,000 |
| Oregon State University | Corvallis, OR | Scholarships | $8,000 |
| Mama's Hands | Issaquah, WA | Unrestricted general | $7,500 |
| Gannon University | Erie, PA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Avtec - Alaska Vocational Technical Ctr | Seward, AK | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Cares of Washington | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The Table - Venture Church | Federal Way, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Lahai Health | Lynnwood, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| The Sophia Way | Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Backpack Brigade | Seattle, WA | Unresticted general support | $5,000 |
| Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness | Shoreline, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Girls Inc of the Pacific Northwest | Portland, OR | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Babies of Homelessness | Bothell, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| If Project | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Needs of the Community Society | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Pica-Wa Pacific Islander Community Assn | Federal Way, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Anything Helps | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| First United Methodist Church | Seattle, WA | Shared breakfast | $5,000 |
| St Luke's Episcopal Church | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Mt Si Senior Center | North Bend, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Denise Louie Education Center | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Bellevue College Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| Northwest School for Hearing Impaired | Shoreline, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Harvest Against Hunger | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| South Park Senior Citizens | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| West Seattle Food Bank | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Jubilee Women's Center | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Elderwise | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Dress for Success Seattle | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Westside Baby Basics | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Bread of Life Mission Assoc Inc | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Wing Luke Memorial Foundation | Seattle, WA | Cultural mentoring program | $5,000 |
| Trend Setters School of Beauty | Anchorage, AK | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| University of Alaska - Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Riverland Community College | Austin, MN | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Cottey College | Nevada, MO | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Dickinson State University | Dickinson, ND | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Montana State University | Bozeman, MT | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Northwest Nazarene University | Nampa, ID | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Boise State University | Boise, ID | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Portland State University | Portland, OR | Scholarships | $4,000 |
| Hunger Intervention Program | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Hopecentral | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Z Girls Foundation | Bellevue, WA | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Life House Ministries | Stanwood, WA | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| The Safe Crossings Foundation | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Reclaiming Our Greatness | Renton, WA | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Colorado Mesa University | Grand Junction, CO | Scholarships | $3,000 |
| Kids and Paper | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Operation Nightwatch | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Open Arms Perinatal Services | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $3,000 |
| Geeking Out Kids of Color | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Braided Seeds | Tukwila, WA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Alimentando Al Pueblo | Burien, WA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| White Center Food Bank | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Domestic Abuse Womens Network | Kent, WA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| Perinatal Support Washington | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
| North Helpline | Seattle, WA | Unrestricted general | $2,500 |
Showing the 60 largest of 67 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $289,000 | 67 |
| 2024 | $205,700 | 37 |
| 2023 | $208,000 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641209349101339
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 91-6116549
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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