How To Apply

The mission of the Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation is to support the Japanese American community and foster friendly relations with Japan through cultural and educational projects. Projects that do not align with our mission and criteria will not be considered.   

To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria: 

• All projects must promote the Japanese American community or the culture, history, and the arts of Japan.

• All projects must possess either a 501(c)(3) designation or work with a fiscal sponsor.  Please include Mailing Address and contact of Organization or Fiscal Sponsor.

• All film/media projects in the post-production phase or further must have a full-length rough or fine cut to be considered.  

• All film/media projects must include a maximum 15-minute sample of the project that is being submitted, with the exception of post-production projects that require a rough cut. 

• If this is your first film/media project, you must provide a video sample that demonstrates your ability to tell a story well through a visual medium. 

Projects NOT eligible: 

• Projects that do not support Japanese traditions or Japanese American culture, history, or the arts. 

• Capital projects or fundraising campaigns. 

• Projects to pay prior debt. 

If your project meets eligibility requirements and aligns with the mission of the Takahashi Foundation, we invite you to submit an application. Applications are accepted between July 1 and  August 31 each year. 

The Takahashi Foundation is partnering with the Marin Community Foundation to administer our grants. Please send your application or questions to TakahashiFoundation@marincf.org.  

FAQ

When Are Applications Due? 

Applications are accepted between July 1 and August 31 of each year. 

Who Can Apply? 

All projects must possess either a 501(c)(3) designation or work with a fiscal sponsor. 

When Are Grants Awarded? 

Each year, the Takahashi Foundation meets in the fall to review applications. Grants will be announced by December 31. 

Do You Fund Capital Projects? 

No. Funding from the Takahashi Foundation is limited to programs and activities. Capital projects or fundraising campaigns, although important, are not supported. 

What Programs Have Been Funded in the Past? 

Some Examples are: 

The Japanese Cultural and Community Center  
of Northern California  

The National Japanese American Historical Society 

The Asian Art Museum 

The Morikami Museum 

The Cherry Blossom Festival in San Francisco 

Select documentary films on the WWII incarceration of Japanese Americans  

 Ruth Asawa Retrospective Exhibtion