Little Tokyo Towers Community Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 85-3722171 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $20,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
0% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Little Tokyo Community Council | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $200,000 |
| Nisei Week Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Little Tokyo Nutrition Services | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $20,000 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Union Church of Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Zentoku Foundation | Santa Ana, CA | General operating support | $10,000 |
| San Gabriel Japanese Community Cent | Temple City, CA | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Social Innovatus | Los Angeles, CA | General operating support | $1,855 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($155,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $469,355 | 18 |
| 2024 | $3,500,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $150,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 17, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632609349100718
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-3722171
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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