Arakawa Foundation
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives and youth development programs. Its mission focuses on providing general operating support and scholarships to various nonprofits that enhance educational opportunities and workforce development, particularly for youth and young adults. The foundation prioritizes funding for organizations that facilitate job training, educational programs, and community services, reflecting a commitment to fostering growth and learning in underserved populations. While it primarily supports organizations in Washington, it also extends its reach to a few recipients in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A Washington-based education or youth-focused nonprofit with demonstrated program results and the capacity to manage mid-size operating or scholarship grants, ideally known locally or introduced via an existing grantee or community intermediary.
Good Fit
- • Organizational work in K–12 education, youth development, workforce training, or scholarships.
- • A clear Washington state presence or programs that directly serve WA communities.
- • Need for general operating support or scholarship funding in the $10K–$150K range.
- • Existing relationships or referrals from local nonprofits, intermediaries, or community leaders.
- • Track record of measurable outcomes and sound fiscal practices.
Geography
Giving is regionally concentrated: the latest year shows grants in three states but 86% of dollars went to Washington, indicating a state-focused footprint with occasional out-of-state awards.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows ten distinct grantees (many independent organizations) with substantial turnover (eight new recipients in 2023), so the portfolio funds a modestly diverse set of nonprofits even though dollars are concentrated among a few large awards.
New Applicants
Observed behavior shows many new grantees in 2023, which indicates the foundation adds unfamiliar organizations, but filings and program notes state grants are to preselected recipients, so new entrants are plausibly added by invitation rather than through a public application process.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
