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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 95-4774636

Hara Foundation

A private foundation in South Pasadena, CA. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 14 grants and $29,551 paid in grants.

Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2025

    $29,551

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $534,801
  • Tax year 2024

    $18,000

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $555,491
  • Tax year 2023

    $12,890

    Grants listed
    6
    Assets, end of year
    $348,294
  • Tax year 2022

    $51,530

    Grants listed
    8
    Assets, end of year
    $352,934
  • Tax year 2021

    $10,990

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $397,524
  • Tax year 2020

    $92,611

    Grants listed
    10
    Assets, end of year
    $434,437
  • Tax year 2019

    $398,238

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $490,717
  • Tax year 2018

    $16,650

    Grants listed
    13
    Assets, end of year
    $643,729

Grants paid in 2025

14 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Lake Avenue ChurchPasadena, CA

    Community Christian Ministry

    $15,151
  2. Individual

    To build a learning community in Yokohama, Japan where students grow in global awareness, English fluency, and purposeful service.endeavors them to meet Jesus , experience the love of God

    $5,000
  3. Individual

    This campus ministry establishes and advances witnessing communities of students and faculty through small group Bible studies, large group campus gatherings, leadership training,discipleship and conferences.

    $1,500
  4. Individual

    Mission home dedicated to providing a safe and loving home for Native American Children. Operates on an emergency , front-line basis by providing food, clothing, shelter, safety, and prayer, on -call.

    $1,200
  5. Arborspring MinistriesArcadia, CA

    As a community of hospitality, hope and healing, partners with God to heal and equip people for more faithful and fruitful kingdom life, ministry and mission..

    $1,200
  6. Redeemer Community PartnershipLos Angeles, CA

    To create a safe , healthy, opportunity-rich community in the Exposition Park neighbor hood where children,youth and their families thrive via a network of programs and partners to support the children from birth to college and career.

    $1,200
  7. Pasadena Community FoundationPasadena, CA

    To improve life in greater Pasadena by connecting donors with local causes, managing charitable funds ,and providing grants to non profits to meet both immediate and long-term needs.

    $1,000
  8. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    To end hunger-by providing equitable access to nutritious food ,rescuing food ,supporting communities, and advocating for policies.

    $600
  9. Individual

    Worldwide medical relief

    $500
  10. San Gabriel Christian SchoolSan Gabriel, CA

    To support the following projects: classroom updates, facility improvements, financial aids for student

    $500
  11. International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NY

    To help people who have experienced conflict or disaster to survive, recover, and regain control of their lives. Provides humanitarian aid and relief.

    $500
  12. Individual

    Enriches Southern California by connecting communities to the wider world to the wider world through public media.

    $400
  13. National Park FoundationWashington, DC

    To generate private support and strategic partnerships to protect and enhance America's national parks for present and future generations.

    $400
  14. Southern California Public RadioPasadena, CA

    To improve local So Cal news and National Public radio programming that informs , connects, and strengthens community understandings via a public-supported radio net work.

    $400

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Religion1 grant $1,20024% of the total
  2. Youth development1 grant $1,20024% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $1,00020% of the total
  4. Food and agriculture1 grant $60012% of the total
  5. International aid1 grant $50010% of the total
  6. Arts and culture1 grant $4008% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California6 grants $19,451
  2. Illinois1 grant $600
  3. Minnesota1 grant $500
  4. District of Columbia1 grant $400

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Gary UyedaBoaard member Hours 1Pay $0
  • Gabrielle UyedaBoard member Hours 1Pay $0
  • Darren KishimotoPresident Direc Hours 3Pay $0
  • Renae R KishimotoSecretary Hours 3Pay $0
  • Valerie HaraTreasurer Hours 3Pay $0

The return

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