AI Summary
The Yamagata Foundation is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on fostering relationships with its grantees, providing funding through an invitation-only process. With a total of $130.1K in grants paid to 21 nonprofits in 2025, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Japanese American National Museum
Los Angeles, CA
$342.3K
9%
FORT WORTH JAPANESE SOCIETY
FORT WORTH, TX
$167.8K
4%
HEART MOUNTAIN WYOMING FOUNDATION
Powell, WY
$60K
2%
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Total No. of Grants
9
Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to YAMAGATA FOUNDATION?
No. YAMAGATA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does YAMAGATA FOUNDATION give?
YAMAGATA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Texas, California, and Wyoming. 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 YAMAGATA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from YAMAGATA FOUNDATION fall in the below $5,000 range. The median first-year grant is about $1,500. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does YAMAGATA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, YAMAGATA FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $130 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did YAMAGATA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, YAMAGATA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include Japanese American National Museum, FORT WORTH JAPANESE SOCIETY, and HEART MOUNTAIN WYOMING FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to YAMAGATA FOUNDATION?
YAMAGATA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.