Obirin Gakuen Foundation
EIN 272874405 Private FoundationTotal Given 2016–2024
$97K
38 grants · $11K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
<$100K/yr
micro funder
capacity
$2K
typical micro grants · $2K–$3K
grant size
0%
transactional · single-year
repeat
$1.2M
Assets (2024)
38
Distinct Recipients
Focus Areas
Application Information
Accepts Unsolicited Proposals
Unknown
Contact Person
OBIRIN GAKUEN FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
Phone
(206) 718-7352
Deadlines
MAY 1ST FOR FALL PROGRAM; NOVEMBER 1ST FOR SPRING PROGRAM
How to Apply
STUDENTS MUST SUBMIT A ONE-PAGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM, ALONG WITH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS, VIA EMAIL: A TRANSCRIPT SHOWING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, PREFERABLY A 3.0 GPA OR BETTER A 500 WORD ESSAY THAT DEMONSTRATES MOTIVATION FOR STUDY ABROAD EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL NEED (A FREE APPLICATION FOR FEDERAL STUDENT AID (FAFSA), TAX DOCUMENT, OR FINANCIAL AID LETTER) TWO FACULTY RECOMMENDATIONSAPPLICATIONS ARE SCREENED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WHO DISBURSES THEM TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW AND SELECTION.
Restrictions
STUDENTS MUST BE ATTENDING A UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED WITH OBERIN GAKUEN FOUNDATION OF AMERICA'S PROGRAM
Financial Trends
Giving Over Time
Total Assets Over Time
View financial data as table
| Year | Total Giving | Total Assets | Revenue | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $19K | $1.1M | $2.9M | 5 |
| 2017 | $10K | $866K | $2.8M | 3 |
| 2018 | $7K | $1.2M | $3.4M | 3 |
| 2021 | N/A | $2.0M | $332K | N/A |
| 2022 | N/A | $0 | $994K | N/A |
| 2023 | $43K | $963K | $3.5M | 15 |
| 2024 | $18K | $1.2M | $2.2M | 12 |
Grant Size Distribution
Based on 38 grants on record
Minimum
$276
25th Pctl
$2K
Median
$2K
Average
$3K
75th Pctl
$3K
Maximum
$10K
Geographic Distribution
Officers & Directors
TS
Toyoshi Satow
4 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
CS
Careen Shannon
7+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
HH
Hiroakihenri Hatayama
Cfo
KF
Kelly Franklin
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
YT
Yoshiro Tanaka
7+ yrs
Board Member
NF
Norma Fogelberg
5 yrs
Board Member
JW
Jamesjim Williams
Board Member
MC
Mari Maruyama Carpenter
6 yrs
Executive Dir
TS
Toyoshi Satow
4 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
CS
Careen Shannon
7+ yrs
Vice Chair
Leadership
HH
Hiroakihenry Hatayama
Cfo
KF
Kelly Franklin
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
YT
Yoshiro Tanaka
7+ yrs
Board Member
NF
Norma Fogelberg
5 yrs
Board Member
JW
James Williams
3 yrs
Board Member
MC
Mari Maruyama Carpenter
6 yrs
Executive Dir
TS
Toyoshi Satow
4 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
HH
Henry Hatayama
Cfo
KF
Kelly Franklin
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JW
James Williams
3 yrs
Board Member
CS
Careen Shannon
7+ yrs
Board Member
YT
Yoshiro Tanaka
7+ yrs
Bd Member
MC
Mari Maruyama Carpenter
6 yrs
Bd Member/Ed
MD
Maria Domoto
2 yrs
Executive Dir
TS
Toyoshi Satow
4 yrs
Chairman
Leadership
MM
Mari Maruyama
Vice Chairman
Leadership
HH
Hiroaki Hatayama
Cfo
KF
Kelly Franklin
4 yrs
Secretary
Leadership
JW
James Williams
3 yrs
Board Member
CS
Careen Shannon
7+ yrs
Board Member
YT
Yoshiro Tanaka
7+ yrs
Board Member
MD
Maria Domoto
2 yrs
Executive Dir
Grants Awarded (38 total)
| Purpose | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yuji Ishikawa Aka Devon Spencer | Hiratsuka City, None | $9,639 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES | 2016 |
| Abigail Jarman | Overland Park, KS | $5,052 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2023 |
| Kykena Wright | Maumelle, AR | $4,500 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2023 |
| Orlena Platinum Phung | Arlington, TN | $4,500 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2023 |
| Jessie Mai | Stafford, VA | $4,500 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2023 |
| Christopher Brisendine | Overland Park, KS | $4,275 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2023 |
| Manami Yuki | Tokyo, None | $4,000 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY IN THE UNITED STATES | 2016 |
| Jonathan Rabanal | Olathe, KS | $3,950 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2018 |
| Ekaterina Pietsch | Towson, MD | $3,615 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2017 |
| Nathaniel Spikelmier | Lansing, KS | $3,342 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2023 |
| Miriam Newman-Marshall | Silver Spring, MD | $3,260 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2017 |
| Chineze Arah | Silver Springs, MD | $3,260 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2017 |
| Miriam Alrubali | Clarkston, GA | $3,108 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2024 |
| Natasha Foertsch | Rosedale, MD | $3,100 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2023 |
| Erin Beam | Lenexa, KS | $3,093 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2024 |
| Leah Corbett | Louisa, VA | $2,765 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2018 |
| Katherine Jordan Michels | Duluth, GA | $2,645 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2016 |
| Gabriela Delgado | Inglewood, CA | $2,638 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2016 |
| Alexandra Eure | Havre de Grace, MD | $2,500 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2023 |
| Maria Khan | Cornwall, None | $2,100 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2024 |
| Cierra Dennis | Memphis, TN | $2,100 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2024 |
| Ana Morlier | Thurmont, MD | $2,100 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2024 |
| Charlene Roberts | Ridgecrest, CA | $1,749 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2023 |
| Sara Vernetti | Paso Robles, CA | $1,749 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2023 |
| Zev Demman | Kelowna, None | $1,500 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN | 2023 |
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