Kawaguchi-Kihara Memorial Foundation
Historical FunderLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-3397616 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | GARY KAWAGUCHI |
|---|---|
| Address | 411 CENTER STREET, LOS ANGELES CA 90012 |
| Phone | 2132174221 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANT MUST BE A TAX EXEMPT NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. MUST ESTABLISH NEED. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keiro | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Jaccc | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Ltsc Nutrition Service | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Kizuna | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| San Fernando Jacc | Arleta, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Go for Broke | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Pasadena Buddhist Center | Pasadena, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| Grateful Crane | Sierra Madre, CA | Donation | $2,500 |
| LA Taiko | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $500 |
| Sophis | Garden Grove, CA | Donation | $500 |
| Saishin Dojo | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $500 |
| Nishi Dharma School Parents | Los Angeles, CA | Donation | $500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $25,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $195,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542839349100129
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-3397616
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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