John Y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 91-1873161

Foundation Overview

Based in Bellevue, WA, John Y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust has awarded 203 grants totaling $578,193 to organizations in Maryland, Washington and 13 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $20,000, with a median award of $1,000.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$578,193
Total Assets
$1,698,218
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
52
Median Grant
$1,000
% No Significant Change
0% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: March 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Relationship-Focused: 19%

10 of 52 recipients (19%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Washington

69% of grants are awarded in Washington, with additional funding distributed across 14 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Washington, funding concentrates in Seattle (67%), Tacoma (13%), Bellevue (9%).

Funding Trajectory
+207%

Strong 207% growth in annual giving over 8 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education + Community Projects

Dual focus on education (50%) and community projects, indicating strategic concentration in complementary program areas.

Where is The Money Going?

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into John Y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Red Cross $1,000 Boone, IA, US Charity 2024
Animal Rescue Texas $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Charity 2024
Centralia College Foundation $1,000 Centralia, WA, US Charity 2024
Chicago Youth Programs $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charity 2024
Covenant House $1,000 Topeka, KS, US Charity 2024
Densho $1,500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Eisenhower Medical Center $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Charity 2024
First Tee $100 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US Charity 2024
Fred Hutch Cancer Center $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Keiro Northwest $2,500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital $14,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2024
Morningside Scholarship $1,500 Sioux City, IA, US Charity 2024
Multicare Health Foundation $10,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2024
Northwest Harvest $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Northwest Kidney Centers $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Overlake Medical Center Foundation $15,000 Bellevue, WA, US Charity 2024
Paws $250 Lynnwood, WA, US Charity 2024
Providence Mount St Vincent Foundation $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Seattle Aquarium $199 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Tacoma Rescue Mission $1,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2024
Treehouse $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Union Gospel Mission $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
University Of Washington $5,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
University Of Washington $11,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
World Vision $1,000 Federal Way, WA, US Charity 2024
Youthcare $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
American Red Cross $1,000 Boone, IA, US Charity 2024
Animal Rescue Texas $1,000 Dallas, TX, US Charity 2024
Centralia College Foundation $1,000 Centralia, WA, US Charity 2024
Chicago Youth Programs $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charity 2024
Covenant House $1,000 Topeka, KS, US Charity 2024
Densho $1,500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Eisenhower Medical Center $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Charity 2024
First Tee $100 Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US Charity 2024
Fred Hutch Cancer Center $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Keiro Northwest $2,500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Mary Bridge Childrens Hospital $14,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2024
Morningside Scholarship $1,500 Sioux City, IA, US Charity 2024
Multicare Health Foundation $10,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2024
Northwest Harvest $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Northwest Kidney Centers $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Overlake Medical Center Foundation $15,000 Bellevue, WA, US Charity 2024
Paws $250 Lynnwood, WA, US Charity 2024
Providence Mount St Vincent Foundation $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Seattle Aquarium $199 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Tacoma Rescue Mission $1,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2024
Treehouse $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
Union Gospel Mission $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
University Of Washington $5,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
University Of Washington $11,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
World Vision $1,000 Federal Way, WA, US Charity 2024
Youthcare $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2024
American Red Crossuwajimaya Match $1,000 Boone, IA, US Charity 2023
Centralia College Foundation $1,000 Centralia, WA, US Charity 2023
Covenant House $1,000 Topeka, KS, US Charity 2023
Chicago Youth Programs $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Charity 2023
Densho $5,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2023
Eisenhower Medical Center $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Charity 2023
Morningside Scholarship $1,000 Sioux City, IA, US Education 2023
Multicare Health Foundation $5,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2023
Nissei Veterans $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2023
Northwest Harvest $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2023
Northwest Kidney Centers $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2023
Oneworldhealth $1,000 Charleston, SC, US Charity 2023
Overlake Medical Center Foundation $5,000 Bellevue, WA, US Charity 2023
Paws $500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2023
Providence Mount St Vincent Foundation $2,500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2023
Tacoma Rescue Mission $1,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2023
Treehouse $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2023
Union Gospel Mission $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2023
University Of Washington $5,000 Seattle, WA, US Education 2023
Youthcare $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2023
California Community Foundation $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2022
Centralia College Foundation $970 Centralia, WA, US Charity 2022
Covenant House $1,000 Topeka, KS, US Charity 2022
Cyp Youth Programs $500 Chicago, IL, US Charity 2022
Densho $6,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Eisenhower Medical Center $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Charity 2022
March Of Dimes $500 Atlanta, GA, US Charity 2022
Mercy Ships $1,030 Garden Valley, TX, US Charity 2022
Morningside Scholarship $1,000 Sioux City, IA, US Education 2022
Multicare Health Foundation $20,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2022
Nissei Vets $200 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
No Kid Hungry $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charity 2022
Northwest Kidney Centers $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Overlake Medical Center Foundation $10,000 Bellevue, WA, US Charity 2022
Providence Mount St Vincent Foundation $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Salvation Army $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Seattle Aquatics $100 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Seattle Union Gospel Mission $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Tacoma Rescue Mission $1,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2022
Treehouse $500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Unicef $1,000 New York, NY, US Charity 2022
University Of Washington $17,000 Seattle, WA, US Education 2022
Youthcare $525 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
California Community Foundation $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2022
Centralia College Foundation $970 Centralia, WA, US Charity 2022
Covenant House $1,000 Topeka, KS, US Charity 2022
Cyp Youth Programs $500 Chicago, IL, US Charity 2022
Densho $6,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Eisenhower Medical Center $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Charity 2022
March Of Dimes $500 Atlanta, GA, US Charity 2022
Mercy Ships $1,030 Garden Valley, TX, US Charity 2022
Morningside Scholarship $1,000 Sioux City, IA, US Education 2022
Multicare Health Foundation $20,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2022
Nissei Vets $200 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
No Kid Hungry $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charity 2022
Northwest Kidney Centers $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Overlake Medical Center Foundation $10,000 Bellevue, WA, US Charity 2022
Providence Mount St Vincent Foundation $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Salvation Army $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Seattle Aquatics $100 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Seattle Union Gospel Mission $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Tacoma Rescue Mission $1,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2022
Treehouse $500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Unicef $1,000 New York, NY, US Charity 2022
University Of Washington $17,000 Seattle, WA, US Education 2022
Youthcare $525 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
California Community Foundation $1,000 Los Angeles, CA, US Charity 2022
Centralia College Foundation $970 Centralia, WA, US Charity 2022
Covenant House $1,000 Topeka, KS, US Charity 2022
Cyp Youth Programs $500 Chicago, IL, US Charity 2022
Densho $6,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Eisenhower Medical Center $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Charity 2022
March Of Dimes $500 Atlanta, GA, US Charity 2022
Mercy Ships $1,030 Garden Valley, TX, US Charity 2022
Morningside Scholarship $1,000 Sioux City, IA, US Education 2022
Multicare Health Foundation $20,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2022
Nissei Vets $200 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
No Kid Hungry $1,000 Washington, DC, US Charity 2022
Northwest Kidney Centers $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Overlake Medical Center Foundation $10,000 Bellevue, WA, US Charity 2022
Providence Mount St Vincent Foundation $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Salvation Army $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Seattle Aquatics $100 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Seattle Union Gospel Mission $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Tacoma Rescue Mission $1,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2022
Treehouse $500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
Unicef $1,000 New York, NY, US Charity 2022
University Of Washington $17,000 Seattle, WA, US Education 2022
Youthcare $525 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2022
American Cancer Society $500 Hagerstown, MD, US Charity 2021
Densho $10,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2021
Desert Community Foundation $1,000 Palm Desert, CA, US Charity 2021
Eisenhower Medical Center $6,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Charity 2021
Friends Of Youth $1,000 Kirkland, WA, US Charity 2021
Kcts $300 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2021
Multicare Health Foundation $4,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2021
Northwest Kidney Centers $5,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2021
Overlake Medical Center Foundation $5,000 Bellevue, WA, US Charity 2021
Pike Place Market Foundation $500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2021
Providence Mount St Vincent Foundation $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2021
University Of Washington $5,000 Seattle, WA, US Education 2021
Uw Tyee Club $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2021
Densho $5,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2020
Eisenhower Medical Center $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Charity 2020
Friends Of Youth $250 Kirkland, WA, US Charity 2020
Keiro Northwest $2,500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2020
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $100 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2020
March Of Dimes $250 Atlanta, GA, US Charity 2020
Multicare Health Foundation $2,500 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2020
Northwest Harvest $2,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2020
Overlake Medical Center Foundation $5,000 Bellevue, WA, US Charity 2020
University Of Washington $13,420 Seattle, WA, US Education 2020
Walk For Rice Acrs $200 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2020
Densho $2,500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2018
Desert Community Foundation $500 Palm Desert, CA, US Charity 2018
Eisenhower Medical Center $5,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Charity 2018
Keiro Northwest $8,700 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2018
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $200 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2018
Multicare Health Foundation $3,000 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2018
Overlake Hospital $5,000 Bellevue, WA, US Charity 2018
Somerset Recreation Club $300 Bellevue, WA, US Charity 2018
St Jude Research Hospital $200 Memphis, TN, US Charity 2018
Swim Across America $1,000 Charlotte, NC, US Charity 2018
University Of Washington $4,300 Seattle, WA, US Education 2018
Walk For Rice Acrs $100 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2018
World Vision $1,000 Federal Way, WA, US Charity 2018
Densho $2,500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2017
Eisenhower Army Medical Center $2,500 Fort Gordon, GA, US Charity 2017
Keiro Northwest $5,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2017
Multicare Health Foundation $2,500 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2017
Overlake Hospital $5,000 Bellevue, WA, US Education 2017
University Of Washington $3,000 Seattle, WA, US Education 2017
American Red Cross $1,000 Boone, IA, US Charity 2017
Evergreen Hospice $1,000 Kirkland, WA, US Charity 2017
Leukemia And Lymphoma Society $400 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2017
San Diego Foundation $1,000 San Diego, CA, US Charity 2017
Somerset Recreation Club $300 Bellevue, WA, US Charity 2017
The Club At Morningside Employee Scholars $1,000 Rancho Mirage, CA, US Charity 2017
Union Gospel Mission $500 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2017
Eisenhower Army Medical Center $2,500 Fort Gordon, GA, US Charity 2016
Multicare Health Foundation $2,500 Tacoma, WA, US Charity 2016
Nisei Veterans Committee $100 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2016
Overlake Hospital $5,000 Bellevue, WA, US Education 2016
University Of Washington Tyee Club $6,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2016
Downs Syndrome Association Of Central Ohio $500 Columbus, OH, US Charity 2016
Kawabe Memorial House $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2016
Keiro Northwest $5,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2016
Seattle Parks Foundation $1,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2016
Uw Nikkei Alumni Assn $250 Seattle, WA, US Education 2016
American Heart Association $250 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2016
Densho $2,000 Seattle, WA, US Charity 2016

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Contact Information

Official contact details for John Y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 91-1873161
Website http://satofoundation.org
Address 11225 SE 6TH ST STE 220 Bellevue, WA 98004-6477

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee John Y & Reiko E Sato Foundation Trust's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Reiko E Sato
Trustee John J Sato
Trustee Ray Y Sato

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated March 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.