The Honda Foundation
Historical FunderHonolulu, Hawaii · EIN 99-0272268 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,062 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES HONDA |
|---|---|
| Address | 600 W 115TH STREET 61, NEW YORK NY 10025 |
| Phone | 8089242102 |
| Form and materials | LETTER AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CHARITABLE PURPOSE |
| 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.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
82% of grants went outside Hawaii.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii Foundation | Honolulu, HI | Educational | $50,000 |
| Columbia University Libraries | New York, NY | General | $30,000 |
| Rutgers University (Agricultural Experiment Station) | New Brunswick, NJ | Educational | $28,000 |
| Hear 4 Hope | Honolulu, HI | General | $15,000 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | Los Angeles, CA | General | $15,000 |
| American Red Cross Los Angeles Region | Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Fix Nation | Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Kitten Rescue Via Network for Good | Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General | $10,000 |
| National Dance Institute | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | General | $10,000 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| NY Public Library-Wallach Division | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| 10X10 Photobooks Inc | New York, NY | General | $2,000 |
| Aloha Animal Sanctuary | Kaneohe, HI | General | $1,500 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | Los Angeles, CA | Cultural | $1,400 |
| Hammer Museum | Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,250 |
| Japanese American National Museum | Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,062 |
| Camp Lebanon Baptist Retreat | Lebanon, NJ | General | $1,000 |
| Jacc | Los Angeles, CA | General | $1,000 |
| Academy Museum Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | General | $500 |
| Kumu Kahua Theatre | Honolulu, HI | General | $104 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | New York, NY | General | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $217,916 | 23 |
| 2024 | $222,212 | 23 |
| 2023 | $237,162 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Feb 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610509349100031
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 99-0272268
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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