
THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION
THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION
BOSTON, MA, US
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a.k.a Sasaki Foundation
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501(c)(3)
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EIN
04-3534908
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Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led

THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION
BOSTON, MA, US
•
a.k.a Sasaki Foundation
•
501(c)(3)
•
EIN
04-3534908
•
•
•
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
Women Led
BIPOC Led
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The Hideō Sasaki Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses on fostering impactful initiatives through a relationship-based grantmaking approach, having awarded a total of $87.7K to 43 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
The Hideo Sasaki Foundation sponsors community-led design processes, facilitates programs to embrace community learning and dialogue to advance social justice, creates employment and education experiences for young adults in design, and supports collaborative partnerships. Our work aims to amplify the voices of historically and currently underrepresented communities through grants, youth jobs, and events.
Cause Areas
8
Arts and culture
Community and economic development
Education
Environment
Health
Youth development
Philanthropy
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Populations
2
Adults
Children and youth
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
SOCIETY FOR COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PLANNING
$40K
9%
BOSTON ARCHITECTURAL COLLEGE
$30K
6%

Trustees of Tufts College
$30K
6%
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Total No. of Grants
23
Median 1st year grant
$2.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Key Impact Metrics
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Participants at public programming
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION?
No. THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION give?
THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Massachusetts, California, and New York. 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 THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $2,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $88 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include SOCIETY FOR COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY PLANNING, BOSTON ARCHITECTURAL COLLEGE, and Trustees of Tufts College. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION?
THE HIDEO SASAKI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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