named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
International Programming Support
Supports international cultural programming at the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
Tanaka Fellowship Fund
Endows the Tanaka Fellow in Biochemistry at Pembroke College, Oxford
Tanaka Memorial Foundation Student Internship Fund
Funds student internships at the Harvard Kennedy School
Tanaka Memorial Foundation Study Abroad Fund
Supports study abroad opportunities for students at Georgetown University
Tanaka Memorial Professorship of International Understanding
Supports faculty and student delegations to Technos International Week and promotes international understanding
Tanaka Scholars Scholarship Grant
Provides scholarships and enrichment programs for Black students through The Black Student Fund
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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University-Specific Endowment and Program Funding 6 activities
- Funding Carleton College delegation and Tanaka Memorial Professorship of International UnderstandingFunds a student and faculty delegation from Carleton College to attend Technos International Week in June 2025 and supports the Tanaka Memorial Professorship of International Understanding.
- Funding Illinois Wesleyan University's participation in Technos International WeekProvides funding for Illinois Wesleyan University's participation in Technos International Week.
- Funding the Tanaka Fellowship Fund in Biochemistry at Pembroke College OxfordFunds the Tanaka Fellowship Fund to endow a Tanaka Fellow in Biochemistry at Pembroke College, Oxford.
- Funding the Tanaka Memorial Foundation Student Internship Fund at Harvard Kennedy SchoolProvides funding for the Tanaka Memorial Foundation Student Internship Fund at Harvard Kennedy School.
- Funding the Tanaka Memorial Foundation Study Abroad Fund at Georgetown UniversitySupports the Tanaka Memorial Foundation Study Abroad Fund at Georgetown University through grantmaking.
- Supporting Trinity College’s participation in Technos International Week and funding the Technos International PrizeSupports Trinity College’s participation in the 2025 Technos International Week and funds an honorarium for the Technos International Prize.
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Performing Arts Production Support 2 activities
- Funding college access initiatives and winter show at East Side House IncFunds college access initiatives through student success centers and supports the winter show at East Side House Inc.
- Funding international programming at The John F Kennedy Center for Performing ArtsProvides financial support for international programming at The John F Kennedy Center for Performing Arts.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 2 activities
- Funding the Tanaka Scholars program and related activities through The Black Student FundFunds the Tanaka Scholars scholarship program, enrichment activities, and the BSF/LSF school fair through The Black Student Fund.
- Providing general support to Purchase College FoundationProvides general support for ongoing initiatives and development at Purchase College Foundation.
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Summer Camp Access Scholarships 1 activity
- Funding general operating costs for campers with serious illnesses at The Hole in the Wall Gang CampProvides funding for general operating costs for campers with serious illnesses through The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.
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Private K–12 School Support 1 activity
- Supporting the Episcopal Annual Fund for school operations and scholarshipsSupports the Episcopal Annual Fund to finance school operations, faculty salaries, scholarships, special programs, and pandemic-related expenses.
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financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$425K
Contributions & grants——
Program service revenue——
Investment income$359K84%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$214K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$129K
Grants paid out$434K
balance sheet
Total assets$13.15M
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$13.13M
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +78.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makiko Ueshima | President | 20 | $80K |
| Takeshi Ueshima | Treasurer | 20 | $50K |
board members · 2
- Taeko Tanaka — Chairman
- Yoshihiro Tajima — Director
relationships · 12
Who they work with
- Carleton College Partner — Funded to send a student and faculty delegation to Technos International Week and support the Tanaka Memorial Professorship of International Understanding.
- East Side House Inc Partner — Funded to support college access work through student success centers and the winter show.
- Georgetown University Partner — Funded to support the Tanaka Memorial Foundation Study Abroad Fund.
- Harvard Kennedy School Partner — Funded to support the Tanaka Memorial Foundation Student Internship Fund.
- Illinois Wesleyan University Partner — Funded to support participation in Technos International Week.
- Pembroke College Oxford Partner — Funded to support the Tanaka Fellowship Fund for the endowment of a Tanaka Fellow in Biochemistry.
- Purchase College Foundation Partner — Funded to support ongoing initiatives and development.
- The Black Student Fund Partner — Funded to support the Tanaka Scholars scholarship program, enrichment activities, and the BSF/LSF school fair.
- The Episcopal School in the City of Partner — Funded to support the Episcopal Annual Fund covering operational costs, scholarships, and special programs.
- The Hole in the Wall Gang Fund Inc Partner — Funded to support general operating costs for campers with serious illnesses.
- The John F Kennedy Ctr for Performi Partner — Funded to support international programming at the Kennedy Center.
- Trinity College Partner — Funded to support participation in the 2025 Technos International Week and the Technos International Prize honorarium.