Shirakiku Foundation

EIN 45-2912311 · CA · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$9K Funds in CA, TN, FL +1
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Shirakiku Foundation based in CA paid 8 grants totaling $70K to 8 organizations across 4 states. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $13K, with a median of $9K. Its largest recipients included FACES THE NATIONAL CRANIOFACIAL ASSOCIATION, KOREAN AMERICAN SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER, and KOREISHA SENIOR CARE & ADVOCACY. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,455,592
Giving (latest yr)
$70,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
8
Median grant
$9K
Recipients
8
States reached
4
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Faces the National Craniofacial Association$13,000
  • Korean American Special Education Center$10,000
  • Koreisha Senior Care & Advocacy$10,000
  • Little Tokyo Service Center$9,000
  • Wheelchairs 4 Kids$9,000

Where grants went

  • California$40,000 · 5 grants
  • Tennessee$13,000 · 1 grant
  • Florida$9,000 · 1 grant
  • Massachusetts$8,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (8)

Faces the National Craniofacial Association
Chattanooga, TN
General Support
$13,000
Koreisha Senior Care & Advocacy
Torrance, CA
General Support
$10,000
Korean American Special Education Center
Santa Fe Springs, CA
General Support
$10,000
Wheelchairs 4 Kids
Tarpon Springs, FL
General Support
$9,000
Little Tokyo Service Center
Los Angeles, CA
General Support
$9,000
Parents Helping Parents
Newton, MA
General Support
$8,000
Api Rise
Monterey Park, CA
General Support
$8,000
Nami South Bay
Torrance, CA
General Support
$3,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Shirakiku Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

In its most recent filing, Shirakiku Foundation reported 8 itemized grants totaling $70K. Individual grants ranged from $3K to $13K (median $9K).

Recent recipients include FACES THE NATIONAL CRANIOFACIAL ASSOCIATION, KOREAN AMERICAN SPECIAL EDUCATION CENTER, KOREISHA SENIOR CARE & ADVOCACY, among 8 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Shirakiku Foundation is a private foundation based in California, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

Shirakiku Foundation gives by invitation only, so there is no open application. Officer and address details from its 990-PF are the best starting point for an introduction.

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