The KM Shimano Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWashington DC, District of Columbia · EIN 87-3647912 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,835 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
100% of grants went outside District of Columbia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Marine Mammal Center | Sausalito, CA | To further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife. | $35,000 |
| Marine Mammals of Maine | Brunswick, ME | To further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife. | $30,000 |
| California Coastkeeper Alliance | Sacramento, CA | To further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife. | $20,000 |
| African Aquatic Conservation Fund | Chilmark, MA | To further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife. | $20,000 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | Gainesville, FL | To further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife. | $15,000 |
| Inwater Research Group | Jensen Beach, FL | To further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife. | $15,000 |
| New England Coastal Wildlife Alliance Inc | Middleboro, MA | To further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife. | $12,000 |
| Marine Mammal Stranding Center | Brigantine, NJ | To further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife. | $7,000 |
| Wildlife Research Alliance | Saint Petersburg, FL | To further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife. | $3,835 |
| Sea Otter Savvy | Moss Landing, CA | To further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife. | $3,000 |
| Within the Whale | Topsham, ME | To further the organization's efforts to protect the ocean and ocean wildlife. | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $162,835 | 11 |
| 2024 | $143,700 | 6 |
| 2023 | $150,000 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349103559
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-3647912
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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