Mitsubishi Corporation Foundation for the Americas
Historical FunderNew York, New York · EIN 13-3676166 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$820K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$408K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $30,000 and $75,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | JOSEPH REGANATO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 151 WEST 42ND STREET, NEW YORK NY 10036 |
| Phone | 2126052314 |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT HTTPS://WWW.MITSUBISHICORP.COM/US/EN/MCFA/APPLI.HTML |
| Deadlines | NO SPECIFIC DEADLINES. IDEAL TIMING FOR PROPOSALS IS DURING THE FIRST QUARTER OF THE CALENDAR YEAR. |
| Restrictions | GRANTS TO SUPPORT ENVIRONMENTAL CAUSES IN NORTH, CENTRAL, AND SOUTH AMERICA. GRANTS ONLY PROVIDED TO 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE U.S. OR THEIR EQUIVALENTS OVERSEAS. SUPPORTED PROGRAMS ARE GEOGRAPHICALLY LIMITED TO THE AMERICAS. THE FOUNDATION MAY GIVE PREFERENCE TO PROGRAMS WHERE THE CORPORATION HAS A STRONG PRESENCE, OR WHERE THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERISM. |
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
83% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Amazon Sustainability (Fas) | Manaus, BR | To train local leaders in conservation initiatives and sustainable development in the amazon under redd+. | $80,000 |
| Latin American Leadership Foundation | Vero Beach, FL | To support the development of a new generation of latin american, sustainability-conscious leaders. | $80,000 |
| Equitable Origin Inc | Austin, TX | To safeguard biodiversity by strengthening indigenous rights in peru, mexico, and throughout latin america. | $75,000 |
| Urbi Proyectos Sac | Lima, PE | To provide internet connectivity to schools and communities in remote areas in moquegua, peru. | $75,000 |
| Cdp North America Inc | New York, NY | To expand cdp's matchmaker platform from u.s. cities to latin american cities and promote the capacity of cities to advance sustainable,… | $70,000 |
| The London School of Economics and Political Science | London, UK | To support social ventures focusing on combating climate change and alleviating poverty in the americas through the 100X impact accelerator. | $65,000 |
| Solidaridad Network North America | Berkeley, CA | To support regenerative agricultural practices for smallholder coffee farmers in mexico. | $60,000 |
| Caminos de Agua | Lake Forest, IL | To train community leaders to safeguard and sustainably manage the contaminated water supply in guanajuato, mexico. | $50,000 |
| Earth Rangers USA Foundation | Woodbridge, CA | To support the expansion of the earth rangers kids-focused environmental education program to the united states, while continuing growth… | $50,000 |
| Natureserve | Arlington, VA | To raise awareness of the biodiversity crises in the u.s. through communication and online engagement. | $50,000 |
| Yellowstone to Yukon | Canmore, CA | To support indigenous leadership in environmental conservation in the yellowstone to yukon region in north america. | $50,000 |
| Instituo Hator | Belem, BR | To develop skills in individuals aged 16 to 24, particularly those from vulnerable backgrounds, to enhance their employability in the… | $30,000 |
| Pan American Development Foundation Inc | Quito, EC | To mitigate plastic pollution in rivers by strengthening circular economy culture and data-based solutions in pichincha, ecuador. | $30,000 |
| Reserva Ecologica de Guapiacu (Regua) | Rio de Janeiro, BR | To help conserve the biodiversity of the atlantic forest in the guapiacu river basin in brazil. | $30,000 |
| Institucion Fatima | Buenos Aires, AR | To provide employment prospects for deaf-blind and multi-sensory impaired (msi) individuals in argentina. | $25,000 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Amazon Sustainability (Fas) | Manaus, | To train local leaders in conservation initiatives and sustainable development in the amazon under redd+. | $80,000 |
| Urbi Proyectos Sac | Lima, | To provide internet connectivity to schools and communities in remote areas in moquegua, peru. | $75,000 |
| Caminos de Agua | Lake Forest, IL | To train community leaders to safeguard and sustainably manage the contaminated water supply in guanajuato, mexico. | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $820,000 | 18 |
| 2023 | $360,000 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 19, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503539349100115
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3676166
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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