How To Apply

If your project aligns with the mission statement of the Takahashi Foundation, we invite you to submit a brief project summary along with a completed application form. Please note that for your project to be considered, it must meet specific criteria: Projects must possess either a 501(c)(3) designation or work with a fiscal sponsor.

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 access and download the application form, please click here:

Where Do I Send My Application?

TakahashiFoundation@Gmail.com

When Are Applications Due?

All applications are due by August 31st of each year.

Who Can Apply?

Grants are awarded to nonprofit organizations or to artists and organizations applying with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor.
A signed Memorandum of Understanding
with the fiscal sponsor is required.

When Do You Make Your Decisions for Funding?

Each year, the Takahashi Foundation meets in the fall to review applications submitted for funding consideration. Announcements are made shortly thereafter.

Do You Fund Capital Projects?

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