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The Ishiyama Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in a relationship-based, invitation-only funding model. In 2024, the foundation disbursed a total of $4.2 million across 115 grantees, primarily focusing on California, Washington, D.C., and Virginia. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TROUT UNLIMITED
$5.6M
12%

THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
$5.3M
11%

NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC
$4.2M
9%
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Total No. of Grants
65
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ISHIYAMA FOUNDATION?
No. ISHIYAMA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ISHIYAMA FOUNDATION give?
ISHIYAMA FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, District Of Columbia, and Virginia. 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 ISHIYAMA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ISHIYAMA FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ISHIYAMA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ISHIYAMA FOUNDATION awarded about 70 grants, totaling nearly $4.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ISHIYAMA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ISHIYAMA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 120 grantees. Recent grantees include TROUT UNLIMITED, THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY, and NATIONAL PUBLIC RADIO INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ISHIYAMA FOUNDATION?
ISHIYAMA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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