W T Yoshimoto Foundation Charitable Tr

EIN 45-6717935 · HI · NTEE T20

Invitation only Typical grant ~$125K Funds in CA, HI
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Giving Profile

In 2025, W T Yoshimoto Foundation Charitable Tr based in HI paid 3 grants totaling $320K to 3 organizations across 2 states. Individual grants ranged from $30K to $165K, with a median of $125K. Its largest recipients included National Museum of Nature and Science, Zoological Society of San Diego, and UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,391,285
Giving (latest yr)
$320,000
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
3
Median grant
$125K
Recipients
3
States reached
2
Officers/trustees
3
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • National Museum of Nature and Science$165,000
  • Zoological Society of San Diego$125,000
  • University of Hawaii Foundation$30,000

Where grants went

  • California$125,000 · 1 grant
  • Hawaii$30,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (3)

National Museum of Nature and Science
Presentation/maintenance/sc
$165,000
Zoological Society of San Diego
San Diego, CA
African Elephant
$125,000
University of Hawaii Foundation
Honolulu, HI
General Use of the Charity
$30,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. W T Yoshimoto Foundation Charitable Tr 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, W T Yoshimoto Foundation Charitable Tr reported 3 itemized grants totaling $320K. Individual grants ranged from $30K to $165K (median $125K).

Recent recipients include National Museum of Nature and Science, Zoological Society of San Diego, UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII FOUNDATION. The full grant list is on this page.

W T Yoshimoto Foundation Charitable Tr is a private foundation based in Hawaii, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

W T Yoshimoto Foundation Charitable Tr 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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