named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Cleveland Clinic Scholar Program
Research collaboration with the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, hosting medical students for interdisciplinary research at OIST.
Girls, Be Ambitious! Kids Lecture
STEM outreach program for young girls featuring role model scientists from Okinawa, supported by the Matsuro and Tsuruko Nakasone Fund.
OIST Science Studio
Community-based STEM education hub at Yomitan Library in Okinawa offering hands-on activities, lectures, and workshops for K-12 students and families.
Science in Focus
Quarterly webinar series spotlighting OIST researchers and their interdisciplinary work in areas like fluid dynamics, astronomy, and materials science.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Medical Research Funding 1 activity
- Funding scientific research and collaboration at OIST and US-Japan science programsProvides charitable grants to support the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University and collaborative science initiatives between the U.S. and Japan. This includes funding specific research projects, such as supporting a Cleveland Clinic scholar’s three-month protein biochemistry research stay at OIST.
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Leadership & Policy Dialogue Forums 1 activity
- Hosting diplomatic and institutional receptions to strengthen Japan-U.S. science relationsOrganizes high-level receptions in cities such as New York and Washington, D.C., including events for Japan’s Ambassador to the United States, to promote science as a pillar of bilateral relations and to build institutional support for OIST.
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Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
- Hosting the Science in Focus webinar seriesProduces and hosts a quarterly webinar series highlighting OIST alumni, interdisciplinary research, and scientific careers. Recent webinars have featured discussions on extreme weather science and career journeys of OIST researchers.
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Hands-On STEM Education Programs 1 activity
- Organizing public science outreach events and educational programsHosts hands-on science activities, lectures, and immersive experiences for students and the public, including the Girls, Be Ambitious! Kids Lecture for elementary school girls and a three-day science program for 18 high school students at OIST. Delivered approximately 75 such activities in the past three months, reaching over 10,000 visitors monthly.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducting interdisciplinary scientific research in materials, mechanics, and regional traditionsLeads research initiatives including the development of a redesigned optical system for EUV lithography, creation of weavable yarn from local Okinawan fiber for the Bashofu textile tradition, and exploration of geometry-driven mechanical systems such as Möbius kaleidocycles with applications in robotics. Hosts a research group integrating engineering, mathematics, and materials science.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$196K
Contributions & grants$193K98%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$3K2%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$69K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$42K
balance sheet
Total assets$461K
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Net assets$460K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +161.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- EDWARD KUBA — TRUSTEE
- FAISAL MAHMOOD — TRUSTEE
- HIROYUKI FUJITA — TRUSTEE
- JULIE M WRIGHT — VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD
- LT GEN C GREGSON — TRUSTEE
- MINORU KANO — TRUSTEE
- TAKESHI UESHIMA — CHAIR OF THE BOARD
- YUKO KAKAZU — TRUSTEE
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- 100 Donors for Women In Science Fund Partner — Collaborates to support women in science through donor engagement.
- Cleveland Clinic Partner — Partnership through the OIST × Cleveland Clinic Scholar Program to support joint research and training of young scientists.
- Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine Partner — Collaborates with the OIST Foundation to support medical students engaged in research at OIST.
- Consulate General of Japan in New York Partner — Co-hosted a reception to promote Japan-U.S. scientific collaboration and raise awareness of OIST.
- Matsuro and Tsuruko Nakasone Fund Funder — Provided financial support enabling equitable access to the HiSci Lab program for students from Okinawa's main island and remote communities.
- Matsuro and Tsuruko Nakasone Fund Funder — Provided financial support for the Girls, Be Ambitious! Kids Lecture.
- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Government — Collaborates with OIST to support and promote scientific research through the Science in Focus webinar series.
- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Government — Collaborates with OIST, where Professor Eliot Fried leads a research group and conducts interdisciplinary research.
- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Government — Host institution where Professor Tsumoru Shintake conducts research; primary affiliation for the breakthrough in EUV lithography.
- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST) Partner — Collaborates with OIST to host science webinars and promote research.
- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University Government — Primary academic institution supported by the OIST Foundation
- Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University Partner — Collaborates to accomplish common goals in science and innovation
- SLAC National Laboratory Partner — Features alumni working at SLAC National Laboratory in webinar discussions.
- Stanford University Partner — Features alumni affiliated with Stanford University in webinar discussions.
- Toyota North America Partner — Features alumni working at Toyota North America in webinar discussions.
- Trans-Pacific Future Center Partner — Co-hosted a reception to promote U.S.-Japan and Trans-Pacific collaboration in science and policy.
- Yomitan Library Partner — Hosts the OIST Science Studio as part of a shared public cultural and educational space.
- Yomitan Yunlab Miraikan Partner — Collaborates with OIST Science Studio as part of a major public cultural and educational complex.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Curiosity-Driven Interdisciplinary Researchmethodology: curiosity-driven_interdisciplinary_researchBy supporting research that spans traditional academic boundaries and is driven by fundamental scientific questions, the foundation enables breakthroughs in complex fields such as atmospheric systems and EUV lithography, because integrating diverse methodologies (theory, experiment, simulation) fosters innovation beyond what single-discipline approaches can achieve.
- Immersive STEM Mentorship and Role Modelingmethodology: immersive-stem-mentorshipBy combining hands-on science activities with mentorship from active researchers and exposure to real-world research, the foundation inspires confidence and career interest in STEM among young girls and high school students, because experiential learning and personal connection to role models make science feel accessible and attainable.
- Interdisciplinary and International Collaborationmethodology: interdisciplinary-international-collaborationBy fostering collaboration across scientific disciplines and national borders, particularly between the U.S. and Japan, the foundation advances global science and innovation because diverse perspectives and shared expertise enable solutions to complex scientific and policy challenges.