Oyama Family Foundation
Invitation OnlySan Jose, California · EIN 46-3000803 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$210K
Organizations funded17
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
From the return
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
11% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin | San Jose, CA | Building fund | $85,000 |
| Wesley United Methodist Chuch | San Jose, CA | General support | $25,000 |
| Hart Mountain Wyoming Foundation | Powell, WY | General support | $15,000 |
| San Jose Jacl Scholarship Fund | San Jose, CA | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Yu-Ai Kai Senior Center | San Jose, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | General support | $10,000 |
| Chidori Band | Santa Clara, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Densho | Seattle, WA | General support | $5,000 |
| San Jose Japanese American Citizens League | San Jose, CA | Building maintenance | $5,000 |
| Japanese American Museum of Sj | San Jose, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| San Jose Japantown Lions Club | San Jose, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| San Jose Taiko | San Jose, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Jacl Centennial Education Fund | San Francisco, CA | Scholarships | $5,000 |
| California Fire Foundatoin | Sacramento, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | San Jose, CA | General support | $5,000 |
| Go for Broke National Education Center | Los Angeles, CA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $210,000 | 17 |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 15 |
| 2023 | $95,000 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621339349105152
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3000803
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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