The Honda Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 99-0272268
Foundation Overview
Based in Honolulu, HI, The Honda Foundation has awarded 210 grants totaling $2,736,908 to organizations in New York, California and 10 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $100 to $160,000, with a median award of $5,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
10 of 23 recipients (43%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Grants are geographically diversified with 35% in California and funding distributed across 12 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within California, funding concentrates in Los Angeles (84%), Shelton (8%), San Francisco (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Stable funding levels with 1% change over 9 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (56%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Honda Foundation'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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10x10 Photobooks Inc | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2025 |
| Academy Museum Foundation | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2025 |
| Aloha Animal Sanctuary | $1,500 | Kaneohe, HI, US | General | 2025 |
| American Red Cross Los Angeles Region | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2025 |
| Camp Lebanon Baptist Retreat | $1,000 | Lebanon, NJ, US | General | 2025 |
| Columbia University Libraries | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2025 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2025 |
| Fix Nation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2025 |
| Hammer Museum | $1,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2025 |
| Hear 4 Hope | $15,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General | 2025 |
| Jacc | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2025 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $1,062 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2025 |
| Kitten Rescue Via Network For Good | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2025 |
| Kumu Kahua Theatre | $104 | Honolulu, HI, US | General | 2025 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2025 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $1,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2025 |
| Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2025 |
| National Dance Institute | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2025 |
| Ny Public Library-wallach Division | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2025 |
| Rutgers University (Agricultural Experiment Station) | $28,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Educational | 2025 |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Church | $100 | New York, NY, US | General | 2025 |
| University Of Hawaii Foundation | $50,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2025 |
| World Central Kitchen | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2025 |
| Academy Museum Foundation | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2024 |
| Aquarium Of The Pacific | $1,000 | Long Beach, CA, US | General | 2024 |
| Association For Asian Studies | $5,000 | Ann Arbor, MI, US | General | 2024 |
| Center Theatre Group | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2024 |
| Donkey Mill Art Center | $2,500 | Holuala, HI, US | General | 2024 |
| East Hawaii Cultural Center | $3,500 | Hilo, HI, US | General | 2024 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| Fix Nation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2024 |
| Hammer Museum | $1,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2024 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $20,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Hear 4 Hope | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General | 2024 |
| International Center For Photography | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $2,062 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2024 |
| Kitten Rescue Via Network For Good | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2024 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2024 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $1,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2024 |
| National Dance Institute | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| North East Working Cane Corso Club | $5,000 | Montgomery, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| Ny Public Library-wallach Division | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| Rutgers University (Agricultural Experiment Station) | $15,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Tap Cancer Out | $2,090 | Shelton, CA, US | General | 2024 |
| The New Group | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2024 |
| University Of Hawaii Foundation | $76,410 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2024 |
| Academy Museum Foundation | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Atlantic Coast Canine | $49,750 | Millerstown, PA, US | General | 2023 |
| Donkey Mill Art Center | $10,000 | Holuala, HI, US | General | 2023 |
| East Hawaii Cultural Center | $2,000 | Hilo, HI, US | General | 2023 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Fix Nation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Hammer Museum | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | $10,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General | 2023 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $22,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Huntington Library Art Museum & Botanical Garden | $500 | San Marino, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Jaccc | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $1,062 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Kitten Rescue Via Network For Good | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | $1,000 | Rye, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $1,400 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2023 |
| National Dance Institute | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Ny Public Library-wallach Division | $14,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2023 |
| Rutgers University (Agricultural Experiment Station) | $5,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Tap Cancer Out | $2,950 | Shelton, CA, US | General | 2023 |
| The University Of Hawaii | $60,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2023 |
| Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Asian American Advancing Justice | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| Atlantic Coast Canine | $49,950 | Millerstown, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| East Hawaii Cultural Center | $2,500 | Hilo, HI, US | General | 2022 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Fix Nation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $32,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Jaccc | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $1,062 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Kitten Rescue Via Network For Good | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $950 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| National Dance Institute | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| North Lebanon School District | $2,000 | Fredericksburg, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Ny Public Library-wallach Division | $6,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Ramapo Search And Rescue | $1,000 | Ramsey, NJ, US | General | 2022 |
| Rutgers University (Agricultural Experiment Station) | $4,500 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Search And Rescue Dogs Of Pa | $67,900 | Malvern, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Tap Cancer Out | $1,000 | Shelton, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| The University Of Hawaii | $25,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Asian American Advancing Justice | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| Atlantic Coast Canine | $49,950 | Millerstown, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| East Hawaii Cultural Center | $2,500 | Hilo, HI, US | General | 2022 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Fix Nation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $32,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Jaccc | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $1,062 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Kitten Rescue Via Network For Good | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $950 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| National Dance Institute | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| North Lebanon School District | $2,000 | Fredericksburg, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Ny Public Library-wallach Division | $6,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Ramapo Search And Rescue | $1,000 | Ramsey, NJ, US | General | 2022 |
| Rutgers University (Agricultural Experiment Station) | $4,500 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Search And Rescue Dogs Of Pa | $67,900 | Malvern, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Tap Cancer Out | $1,000 | Shelton, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| The University Of Hawaii | $25,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Academy Museum Of Motion Pictures | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Asian American Advancing Justice | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2022 |
| Atlantic Coast Canine | $49,950 | Millerstown, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| East Hawaii Cultural Center | $2,500 | Hilo, HI, US | General | 2022 |
| Entertainment Community Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Fix Nation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $32,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Jaccc | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $1,062 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Kitten Rescue Via Network For Good | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $950 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2022 |
| National Dance Institute | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| North Lebanon School District | $2,000 | Fredericksburg, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Ny Public Library-wallach Division | $6,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2022 |
| Ramapo Search And Rescue | $1,000 | Ramsey, NJ, US | General | 2022 |
| Rutgers University (Agricultural Experiment Station) | $4,500 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Educational | 2022 |
| Search And Rescue Dogs Of Pa | $67,900 | Malvern, PA, US | General | 2022 |
| Tap Cancer Out | $1,000 | Shelton, CA, US | General | 2022 |
| The University Of Hawaii | $25,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2022 |
| American Foundation For Suicide Prevention | $3,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| American Museum Foundation | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Asian American Advancing Justice | $5,000 | Washington, DC, US | General | 2021 |
| Atlantic Coast Canine | $49,500 | Millerstown, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| Fix Nation | $15,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Gfbnec | $500 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $47,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2021 |
| Jaccc | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $1,062 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Kitten Rescue Via Network For Good | $16,030 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Little Tokyo Community Counsel | $20,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2021 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $1,250 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2021 |
| National Dance Institute | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| North Lebanon School District | $12,000 | Fredericksburg, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| Ny Public Library-wallach Division | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Pa Search And Rescue Dogs | $31,000 | Malverne, PA, US | General | 2021 |
| Photo Alliance | $1,800 | San Francisco, CA, US | Cultural | 2021 |
| The Actors Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2021 |
| Uspca | $5,500 | Falmouth, VA, US | General | 2021 |
| American Cancer Society | $2,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General | 2020 |
| Atlantic Coast Canine | $15,500 | Millerstown, PA, US | General | 2020 |
| Brian Ashasan Photographycalendar | $1,632 | Houston, TX, US | General | 2020 |
| Chozenji Temple | $11,500 | Honolulu, HI, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Ddamien Project | $2,000 | Ranchita, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| Fischer House Foundation | $2,000 | Rockville, MD, US | General | 2020 |
| Fix Nation | $5,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $42,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| International Center For Photography | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| Jaccc | $100 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| Japanese American National Museum | $1,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| Little Tokyo Service Center | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| National Dance Institute | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| North Lebanon School District | $15,300 | Fredericksburg, PA, US | General | 2020 |
| Pa Search And Rescue Dogs | $1,000 | Malverne, PA, US | General | 2020 |
| Pacific Asian Affairs Counsel | $6,500 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| Pu'uhonua Society | $6,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General | 2020 |
| Rutgers University (snyder Research) | $12,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Educational | 2020 |
| S E E Q S | $5,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | General | 2020 |
| Sag-aftra Foundation | $10,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2020 |
| St John Cathedral | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| Tap Cancer Out | $6,078 | Shelton, CA, US | General | 2020 |
| The Actors Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2020 |
| The University Of Hawaii | $160,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | General | 2018 |
| Arkansas Schtzhund Fund | $7,500 | Little Rock, AK, US | General | 2018 |
| Chozenji Temple | $18,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| East West Center Foundation | $60,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $35,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Hawaii State Art Museum | $1,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| International Center For Photography | $37,516 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| Los Angeles County Museum Of Art | $1,280 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| National Dance Institute | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| New Jersey Institute Of Technology | $2,000 | Newark, NJ, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Ny Public Library-wallach Division | $2,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| Pbs Hawaii | $2,500 | Honolulu, HI, US | General | 2018 |
| Photo Alliance | $2,000 | San Francisco, CA, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| Rutgers University (snyder Research) | $20,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Sag-aftra Foundation | $12,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Cultural | 2018 |
| The Actors Fund | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2018 |
| The University Of Hawaii | $15,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2018 |
| Baxter Street Camera Club Of New York | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| Chozenji Temple | $1,083 | Honolulu, HI, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| East West Center Foundation | $70,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Emelda Snyder Research Center (rutgers University) | $15,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Hawaii Pacific University | $47,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Honolulu Museum Of Art School | $8,030 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2017 |
| International Center For Photography | $12,500 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2017 |
| National Dance Institute | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| New Jersey Institute Of Technology | $2,000 | Newark, NJ, US | Educational | 2017 |
| Pa Search And Rescue | $1,000 | Malverne, PA, US | General | 2017 |
| Pbs Hawaii | $27,500 | Honolulu, HI, US | General | 2017 |
| The Actors Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2017 |
| The University Of Hawaii | $30,871 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2017 |
| American Heart Association | $500 | Dallas, TX, US | Cultural | 2016 |
| Baxter Street Camera Club Of New York | $1,500 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2016 |
| East West Center Foundation | $97,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2016 |
| Emelda Snyder Research Center (rutgers University) | $15,000 | New Brunswick, NJ, US | Educational | 2016 |
| German Shepard Dog Club Of America | $1,000 | Calabasas, CA, US | Social | 2016 |
| International Center For Photography | $6,000 | New York, NY, US | Cultural | 2016 |
| Mountain Lakes Hs | $3,000 | Mountain Lakes, NJ, US | Educational | 2016 |
| New Jersey Institute Of Technology | $2,000 | Newark, NJ, US | Educational | 2016 |
| The Actors Fund | $2,500 | New York, NY, US | General | 2016 |
| The University Of Hawaii | $91,000 | Honolulu, HI, US | Educational | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 99-0272268 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 2969 KALAKAUA AVE APT 804 Honolulu, HI 96815-4624 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Honda Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Vice Pres & Treasurer | Erika Honda |
|---|---|
| President & Secretary | James A Honda |
| Asst Vp, Secretary & Treasurer | Alex Shimizu |
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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