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Est.

1998

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Izumi Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, offering grants by invitation only. With a total of $1.8 million awarded to 47 grantees in 2020, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THE WORLD'S POOREST PEOPLE THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE HEALTHCARE IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES.
Total Funding Given
$1.8M
2020
Grantees funded
47
Multi-year grantees
83%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$70.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$62.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
John Warford
Board Member
Y
Yuko Yoshida
Board Member
K
Ko Yamamoto
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to IZUMI FOUNDATION?
No. IZUMI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does IZUMI FOUNDATION give?
IZUMI FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, California, and Georgia. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are IZUMI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from IZUMI FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $70 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does IZUMI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2020, IZUMI FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $1.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did IZUMI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2020, IZUMI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE CARTER CENTER INC, LWALA COMMUNITY ALLIANCE, and SIGHTSAVERS INTERNATIONAL INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to IZUMI FOUNDATION?
IZUMI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.