Tella Sakamoto Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalo Alto, California · EIN 77-0559416 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$136K
Organizations funded20
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$4.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $300 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
68% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GiveDirectly Inc | New York, NY | SNAP Gap Program | $50,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon University | Pittsburgh, PA | General fund | $20,000 |
| Fdn for Liberty and Human Rights | Berkeley, CA | General fund | $15,000 |
| Palo Alto Medical Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | General fund | $10,000 |
| Martha Graham Dance Company | New York, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation | New York, NY | General fund | $10,000 |
| Ballet Theatre Foundation | New York, NY | General fund | $5,000 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| HaoExpression Dance Company | Mountain View, CA | General fund | $5,000 |
| Childrens International | New York, NY | Philippines typhoon relief 10,000 and general fund 1,875 | $2,100 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | New York, NY | General fund | $1,000 |
| Osmania University | Amberpet Hyderabad, IN | University College of Engineering | $1,000 |
| Unicef USA | New York, NY | General fund | $500 |
| Consumers Checkbook | Washington, DC | General fund | $500 |
| Consumer Reports | Yonkers, NY | General fund | $420 |
| Planned Parenthood | Washington, DC | General fund | $300 |
| The Kilgoris Project | Los Altos, CA | General fund | $214 |
| Gamble Gardens | Palo Alto, CA | General fund | $125 |
| Dance Action | Langhorne, PA | General fund | $100 |
| Swarthmore College | Swarthmore, PA | The Scott Arboretum | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $136,359 | 20 |
| 2024 | $117,726 | 23 |
| 2023 | $237,180 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621179349100712
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0559416
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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