The Bandai Foundation
The Bandai Foundation (EIN 33-0655933), now listed as Bandai Namco Foundation of America, is a corporate private foundation based in Irvine, CA. Its existence and giving are documented on Bandai Namco's official site and in nonprofit databases (Candid/GuideStar).
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Organizations working on children's health and youth services, food security, women’s industry leadership, disaster relief, or community services—especially those with a California presence or ties to corporate/community partnerships.
Good Fit
- • Programs serving children, hospitals, youth development, or food security.
- • Established local presence in California or involvement with communities where Bandai Namco operates.
- • Existing relationship or connection to corporate staff, employee-match programs, or previously funded intermediaries.
- • Capacity to accept modest grants and to steward corporate or event-based partnerships.
Geography
Giving is multi-state but strongly California-weighted: roughly 66% of dollars went to California in the latest year while recipients also appear in about nine states.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded dozens of distinct recipients each year (49 in 2022, 43 in 2023, 36 in 2024), indicating a broad and varied portfolio rather than a tiny closed circle.
New Applicants
Observed grant lists include many new recipients (about 50% new in 2024 and 71% new in 2023), showing turnover, but the foundation explicitly states it funds only preselected applicants, so unsolicited applicants have a limited visible path.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
