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The Nakajima 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 $180K allocated across 32 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share

SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC
Seattle, WA
$453.4K
50%

OVERLAKE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
BELLEVUE, WA
$160.1K
18%

Overlake Service League dba Bellevue LifeSpring
Bellevue, WA
$65K
7%
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Total No. of Grants
22
Median 1st year grant
$1.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$2K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Nakajima Foundation?
No. Nakajima Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Nakajima Foundation give?
Nakajima Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, California, and Hawaii. 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 Nakajima Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Nakajima 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 Nakajima Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Nakajima Foundation awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $180 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Nakajima Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Nakajima Foundation awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include SEATTLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA INC, OVERLAKE HOSPITAL FOUNDATION, and Overlake Service League dba Bellevue LifeSpring. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Nakajima Foundation?
Nakajima Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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