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The Toshizo Watanabe Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation allocated $500,000 across two grantees. Nonprofits interested in potential engagement with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

Japanese American National Museum
$1M
15%

US- JAPAN COUNCIL
$625K
9%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE TOSHIZO WATANABE FOUNDATION?
No. THE TOSHIZO WATANABE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE TOSHIZO WATANABE FOUNDATION give?
THE TOSHIZO WATANABE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Michigan. 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 TOSHIZO WATANABE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE TOSHIZO WATANABE FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $538 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE TOSHIZO WATANABE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE TOSHIZO WATANABE FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $500 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE TOSHIZO WATANABE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE TOSHIZO WATANABE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include Japanese American National Museum and US- JAPAN COUNCIL. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE TOSHIZO WATANABE FOUNDATION?
THE TOSHIZO WATANABE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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