Aoki Foundation
The Aoki Foundation (EIN 46-1531926) is an Encino, CA-based charitable foundation focused on brain health, regenerative medicine, longevity research and related public programs. The official site lists the EIN, a Form 990, board and advisors, and describes programs such as Neon Future Science and the Quantum Fund.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Established research institutions or health-focused nonprofits working on brain health, regenerative medicine, or longevity with existing relationships or introductions into the foundation's network.
Good Fit
- • Work clearly aligned with brain health, regenerative medicine, longevity research, or related public programs.
- • Institutional profile as a research center, hospital, or established nonprofit rather than an informal grassroots group.
- • Regional presence in California or an existing connection/introduction to foundation leadership or advisors.
- • Project budget in the small- to mid-range (typical grants observed around $10K–$25K).
Geography
Grants in the latest year went to recipients in three different states (California, Ohio, Texas) but a majority of dollars were directed to California, indicating a primarily California focus with occasional out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows four distinct grantees (all new that year) and prior years show a small number of different recipients; the overall recipient set is modest in size and independent rather than obviously affiliated, so variety is limited but not narrowly captive.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of recipient turnover exists for 2024, but the foundation explicitly states it does not accept unsolicited proposals and only considers preselected applicants, so an unfamiliar organization is unlikely to gain access without a direct introduction or selection.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
