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Kobayashi Family Foundation at a glance

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Kobayashi Family Foundation

Its FY2024 filing reports that it funds preselected organizations and did not take unsolicited requests; check the foundation's own site before ruling it out.

$4k
Granted FY2022
18
Grants FY2022
7
States reached
$400
Largest
01What it fundsRead
02The needRead
03Its granteesRead
04Its fieldRead
01What it funds
0193% classified

What it funded, over time

Every grant placed by its stated purpose and the recipient’s mission, by year, FY2017 to 2022.

Animals$9kArts & Culture$5kHealth$3kFood & Nutrition$2kPublic Benefit$2kEducation$1kInternational$1kYouth Development$750Other$0
02FY2022 · 18 grants

Where the money goes

Grants by size, and the largest recipients.

$250
Median grant
7
States reached
$69k
Total assets
Largest grants
RecipientAmount
BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY$400
COLORADO PUBLIC RADIO$400
FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES$350
COLORADO FREEDOM MEMORIAL FOUNDATIO$300
MAX FUND$250
THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY$250
WILD BLUE CATS$250
PETAID COLORADO$250
CAT CARE SOCIETY$250
Individual grant recipient$250
THE PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY TREASURY$200
LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOC$100
DENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE$78
LOCKS OF LOVE$50
WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION$50
02The need
03

Does the money reach high-need areas?

Each grant placed by the hardship in its grantee’s ZIP, against the area’s typical level.

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Its human-services grants (FY17–17, $150) land where the poverty rate runs at 17%, against an area that typically sits at 8%. 100% of those dollars go to grantees based in above-average-need neighborhoods. Most of its grants land in higher-need ZIPs.

area typical 8%HARLEM CHILDRENS ZONE: $150 → 17%0%20%40%50%more need →
grant to an above-average-need area below average· circle size = grant amount
How this is measured
Matched: human-services grants are those whose grantee’s IRS cause code is Human Services. Placed by people below the poverty line in the grantee’s ZIP, averaged from the tracts in that ZIP.

Which US states its grants reach

IL
NY
MA
CA
UT
CO
VA
MS
FL
How this is measured
US grants placed by each grantee’s ZIP, which can differ from where services are delivered. Need from public data (U.S. Census/ACS, CDC PLACES, Eviction Lab, USDA), shown as context about the area, never attributed to the funder’s giving.
03Its grantees
repeat funding

Who it funds again

Organizations funded in more than one year, against those funded once.

89%of every dollar goes to organizations it has funded before.
$22k · 19 repeat orgs$3k to everyone else

Grantees it renews have grown median revenue +73% since the first grant, against 0% for those funded once.

19 repeat relationships: 17 still active in FY2022, 2 since wound down.

How the two cohorts compare

Re-uppedFunded once

Organizations

19
6

Total granted

$22k
$3k

Median revenue growth · since first grant

+73%
0%

Still filing today

68%
33%

New vs renewed · share of each year

In FY2022, 100% of grant dollars renewed an existing relationship; $0 went to new ones.

50%100%’17’18’19’20’21’22
RenewedFirst-time

Where new relationships form · theme of each grantee’s first grant

’17’18’19’20’21’22
AnimalsArts & CultureHealthFood & NutritionPublic BenefitHuman ServicesOther
How this is measured
First-time means a grantee’s first year in the filing window; renewed means funded in an earlier year too. The renewed share climbs naturally as a portfolio matures, so the signal is a year that bucks it (a wave of new grantees). The earliest year is left-censored: relationships that predate the data read as new. Theme is the grantee’s IRS cause.

Backed again, and grew

  • PB
    PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO INC
    6× · 2017–2022 · $3k · revenue +81%
  • BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY
    6× · 2017–2022 · $2k · revenue +31%
  • FB
    FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES
    6× · 2017–2022 · $2k · revenue +74%

Funded once

  • AN
    ABLE NATION INC
    one grant, 2018 · $1k
  • BB
    BULLETS BOTH WAYS FOUNDATION INC
    one grant, 2019 · $500
  • WB
    WARRIOR BONFIRE PROGRAM
    one grant, 2020 · $500
How this is measured

Repeat means funded in two or more distinct years. Growth and survival are read from each grantee’s own subsequent IRS filings.

04Its field

Closest unfunded matches

The nonprofits that most resemble its grantees but are not funded by it, scored along the direction from the rest of the field toward the portfolio. A resemblance in what they say they do, not a recommendation.

1
Noco Humane

Our mission is to further the compassionate safe and responsible relationship between animals and people.

Animals
2
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The aspca's mission, as stated by founder henry bergh in 1866, is "to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the united states." the aspca was founded on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and…

Animals
3
Colorado Kitty Coalition

Colorado Kitty Coalition's (CKC) current purpose/mission is to rescue, rehabilitate, and re-home cats in need. Through a network of dedicated foster homes, we provide them with love, safety and a chance for a loving home. We commit to…

Animals
4
Safe Haven for Cats

The mission of safe haven for cats is to use no-kill principles and education to save cats' lives through rescue, adoption, spay/neuter services and community programs.

Animals
5
Animal Rescue of the Rockies

Animal Care and Adoption - ARR's mission is to save the lives of homeless and abandoned dogs and cats. Our goal is reaching a no-kill society in the United States.

Animals
6
Humane Society of Fremontcounty Inc

Operate as an open-admission animal shelter dedicated to helping every animal in need. provide animals in need with a safe and loving home until they find their forever home.

Animals
7
The Colorado Humane Society & Spca Inc

See schedule o.to prevent cruelty and neglect of animals within the state of colorado by:-assisting agencies in the enforcement of laws relating to cruelty and neglect of companion animals and equines-educating the public on animal welfare…

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8
Animal Care and Control of New York City Inc

Animal care centers of nyc's (acc) mission is to end animal homelessness in nyc.

Animals
9
Dogs Unbroken

Dog Rescue Dogs Unbroken supports Colorado dogs at higher risk for euthanasia evaluating their behavioral stability and applying training methods appropriate for their needs. The goal of helping each dog learn to make good choices in…

Animals
10
Colorado Pet Pantry

The organization temporarily feeds colorado pets, allowing families to increase their ability to care for pets with the goal of keeping them out of shelters and with their families.

Animals
11
Good Dog Rescue

To save dogs from high kill shelters and place them into loving foster homes. Prior to adoption our dogs will be vetted, spayed or neutered and nurtured to join a supportive and loving home environment.

Animals
12
The San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

To ensure every companion animal has access to quality medical care, compassionate shelter, and a loving home.

Animals
How this is measured
The grantee most central to the portfolio’s shape is Denver Dumb Friends League; the most unlike its peers is Harlem Children's Zone Inc. Resemblance is measured on each organization’s own IRS 990 mission text; it reflects how work is described, not its quality or impact.
04the grantee network

18 grantees tracked through their own filings, 2017–2025.

Each grant beside the grantee’s revenue from every source, year by year.

How this is measured

Counted here: distinct organizations funded across 2017 to 2025, not grant rows in a single year, so this will not match the grant count on the cover. 18 of the 26 grantees resolved in that span have returns of their own we could reconcile.

Each grantee is resolved to its own IRS returns. Association, dated; never a causal claim.

0
Load-bearing (≥25% of a budget)
2
Early backer (in before they grew)
16/18
Grantees still filing
13/18
Grew since first funded

Where the money sits, by cause and then by grantee

BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY: $2,400 · AnimalsBEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETYTHE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY: $1,700 · AnimalsTHE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARYTHE MAXFUND INC: $1,500 · AnimalsTHE MAXFUND INCCAT CARE SOCIETY: $1,500 · AnimalsCAT CARE SOCIETYDENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE: $728 · AnimalsDENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUEWild Blue Cats: $500 · AnimalsWild Blue CatsIndividual grant recipient: $1,500 · OtherIndividual grant recipientABLE NATION INC: $1,000 · OtherABLE NATION INCTHE PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY TREASURY: $900 · OtherTHE PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY TREASURYKCE MEMORIAL FUND: $850 · OtherKCE MEMORIAL FUNDTHE DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE SOLUTIONS: $750 · OtherTHE DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE SOLUTION…Petaid Colorado: $750 · OtherPetaid ColoradoBULLETS BOTH WAYS FOUNDATION INC: $500 · OtherBULLETS BOTH WAYS FOUNDATION INCWARRIOR BONFIRE PROGRAM: $500 · OtherWARRIOR BONFIRE PROGRAMGO FOR BROKE NATIONAL EDU: $300 · OtherIndividual grant recipient: $250 · OtherPUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO INC: $2,726 · Arts & CulturePUBLIC BROADCAST…COLORADO FREEDOM MEMORIAL FNDTN: $600 · Arts & CultureCOLORADO FREEDOM…NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION INC: $442 · Arts & CultureNAVY SEAL FOUNDA…FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES: $2,250 · Food & NutritionFOOD BANK…LOCKS OF LOVE INC: $800 · HealthBLOOD CANCER UNITED INC: $800 · HealthSEAL-NSW FAMILY FOUNDATION: $1,142 · Public BenefitTrustees of Hamilton College: $850 · EducationWIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC: $200 · EducationHARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE INC: $150 · Human Services
Animals$8,328Other$7,300Arts & Culture$3,768Food & Nutrition$2,250Health$1,600Public Benefit$1,142Education$1,050Human Services$150

Each grantee by its size and the funder’s share of it; top left is load-bearing

25%50%75%100%$1.0M$10M$100Mgrantee revenue →↑ funder's share of their budgetPUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO INC: $2,726 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetBEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY: $2,400 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetFOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES: $2,250 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetTHE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY: $1,700 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetTHE MAXFUND INC: $1,500 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetCAT CARE SOCIETY: $1,500 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetSEAL-NSW FAMILY FOUNDATION: $1,142 over 2y, 0.0% of budgetTrustees of Hamilton College: $850 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetLOCKS OF LOVE INC: $800 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetBLOOD CANCER UNITED INC: $800 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetPetaid Colorado: $750 over 3y, 0.0% of budgetDENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE: $728 over 6y, 0.0% of budgetCOLORADO FREEDOM MEMORIAL FNDTN: $600 over 2y, 0.3% of budgetWild Blue Cats: $500 over 2y, 0.1% of budgetNAVY SEAL FOUNDATION INC: $442 over 1y, 0.0% of budgetWIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC: $200 over 4y, 0.0% of budgetHARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE INC: $150 over 1y, 0.0% of budget
Grantee by grantee: a decade per organization, before and after funding

A decade per grantee: revenue shaded, grants as bars, all rows on one timeline.

  • Who funds PUBLIC BROADCASTING OF COLORADO INC ↗
  • Who funds BEST FRIENDS ANIMAL SOCIETY ↗
  • Who funds FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES ↗
  • Who funds THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY ↗
  • Who funds THE MAXFUND INC ↗
  • Who funds CAT CARE SOCIETY ↗
  • Who funds SEAL-NSW FAMILY FOUNDATION ↗
  • Who funds ABLE NATION INC ↗
  • Who funds Trustees of Hamilton College ↗
  • Who funds LOCKS OF LOVE INC ↗
  • Who funds BLOOD CANCER UNITED INC ↗
  • Who funds Petaid Colorado ↗
  • Who funds DENVER DUMB FRIENDS LEAGUE ↗
  • Who funds COLORADO FREEDOM MEMORIAL FNDTN ↗
  • Who funds Wild Blue Cats ↗
  • Who funds NAVY SEAL FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds WIKIMEDIA FOUNDATION INC ↗
  • Who funds HARLEM CHILDREN'S ZONE INC ↗

Co-funders

Grantmakers whose grantees overlap with this funder’s far more than size alone predicts. Closer means stronger alignment; arcs show where they also fund each other. Here they form a tightly interlocked group: most of these funders back each other's grantees too.

American Endowment Fo…Amazonsmile Foundation
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How this is measured
Affinity is a Gamma-Poisson posterior co-funding rate, re-centered on the typical rate, so thin evidence shrinks toward no signal. Overlap is association, not proof of shared intent.

How much its grantees rely on government

Each dot is one organization Kobayashi Family Foundation funds: left to right is the share of its income from government, bottom to top the share from Kobayashi Family Foundation. Bigger dots raise more.

2024
’20’21’22’23’24’25
no gov · 10%0%1%3%5%funder's share of their income ↑0%25%50%75%100%share of the org’s income from government →
    no gov moneyreceives it· size = income
    1get no government money at all
    1report government grants on their 990 we could not trace to a source (not plotted)
    0rely on government for over half their income
    typical government reliance, FY20–25
    How this is measured
    Government income is each org’s traced federal awards (USASpending grants and contracts) plus state payments (open checkbooks) as a share of its total revenue (IRS Form 990); the self-reported government-grant line (990 line 1e) is carried for cross-check: a grantee that reports government grants we could not trace to a source is left off the chart rather than shown as receiving none. An association, not a claim that a grant caused the public funding. Coverage is precision-first, a floor rather than a census; state records exist for 9 states, so a grantee outside them shows no state figure (dimmed) rather than a false zero. Federal award amounts are obligations, which can span years, so a single-year share is indicative. 990 filings lag 12 to 24 months.

    On method. Every financial figure here is read from IRS e-file XML, the funder’s own 990/990-PF, and from the multi-year returns of the 26 grantees we resolved, each linked to its source. Grantee outcomes are each organization’s own program-service reporting (Form 990, Part III), read as association with funding, never as caused by it. Low-confidence name matches are suppressed rather than guessed. How we build these →

    How this is measured
    Each figure carries one of six labels. Filed is what the funder reported on its return. Official is another government record about an organization, such as a federal award or a charity register, joined by name where no shared identifier exists. Resolved is an identity we worked out where the filing named a recipient without an EIN, kept only above a measured confidence threshold. Computed is arithmetic over those, like themes, portfolio clusters and co-funder strength. Context is a statistic about a place rather than about an organization, which is what the need overlay is: it describes the area a grantee’s address sits in, not where its work lands. Inferred is drawn by a model from text, like the partnerships read out of public news and organization websites. Each is labeled where it appears.

    Generated from the IRS Form 990-PF e-file return for fiscal year 2022, released 2022. Filings run roughly 12 to 24 months behind; figures are dated accordingly.

    Possibly out of date. A more recent filing (FY2024) is on record but names no grant recipient in the published copy, so the figures above are from FY2022, the most recent year this funder’s grantee list reached the public record.

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