
The Obirin Gakuen Foundation concentrates almost exclusively on funding individual scholarships for U.S. students to study abroad at J.F. Oberlin University in Japan. Grants are targeted to cover student study-abroad costs rather than institutional program development, suggesting a strong interest in facilitating Japan–U.S. educational exchange at the undergraduate level.
Concentrated, small-to-midsize scholarships awarded to individual students (repeatedly in a single program area). Funding is donor-directed toward a specific university partnership rather than broadly distributed across causes.
$61K
$1.2M
$2.2M
$2.3M
Most grants fall between $1K and $3K, with a median of $2K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$2K
75th Percentile
$3K
About 0% of grants go to recipients in KS.
Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Obirin Gakuen Foundation.
| Rank | Country | Grants | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United StatesDomestic | 15 | $47K | 55.6% |
| 2 | Canada | 12 | $14K |
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Notable grantees: Abigail Jarman, Kykena Wright, Christopher Brisendine, Miriam Alrubali, Alexandra Eure
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miriam Alrubali | Clarkston, GA | $3,108 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Erin Beam | Lenexa, KS | $3,093 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Maria Khan | Cornwall | $2,100 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Ana Morlier | Thurmont, MD | $2,100 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Cierra Dennis | Memphis, TN | $2,100 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Jenna Lindsey | Olathe, KS | $1,455 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Jordan Hudsno | Kelowna, BC | $662 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Gusimar Singh | Kelowna, BC | $662 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Jose Mancera Rodriguez | Kelowna, BC | $661 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Tyler Collins | Kelowna, BC | $661 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Brady Davidson | Kelowna, BC | $661 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Thomas Cookson | Kelowna, BC | $661 | 2025 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Abigail Jarman | Overland Park, KS | $5,052 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Orlena Platinum Phung | Arlington, TN | $4,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Jessie Mai | Stafford, VA | $4,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Kykena Wright | Maumelle, AR | $4,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Christopher Brisendine | Overland Park, KS | $4,275 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Nathaniel Spikelmier | Lansing, KS | $3,342 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Natasha Foertsch | Rosedale, MD | $3,100 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Alexandra Eure | Havre de Grace, MD | $2,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Sara Vernetti | Paso Robles, CA | $1,749 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Charlene Roberts | Ridgecrest, CA | $1,749 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Zev Demman | Kelowna | $1,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Julian Williams | Kelowna | $1,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Brock Haftner | Vernon | $1,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Ryan Maljavec | Kelowna | $1,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
| Kaleo Lampimaki | Kelowna | $1,500 | 2024 | SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN |
Miriam Alrubali
$3,108SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Erin Beam
$3,093SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Maria Khan
$2,100SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Ana Morlier
$2,100SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Cierra Dennis
$2,100SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Jenna Lindsey
$1,455SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Jordan Hudsno
$662SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Gusimar Singh
$662SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Jose Mancera Rodriguez
$661SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Tyler Collins
$661SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Brady Davidson
$661SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Thomas Cookson
$661SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Abigail Jarman
$5,052SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Orlena Platinum Phung
$4,500SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Jessie Mai
$4,500SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Kykena Wright
$4,500SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Christopher Brisendine
$4,275SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Nathaniel Spikelmier
$3,342SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Natasha Foertsch
$3,100SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Alexandra Eure
$2,500SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Sara Vernetti
$1,749SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Charlene Roberts
$1,749SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Zev Demman
$1,500SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Julian Williams
$1,500SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Brock Haftner
$1,500SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Ryan Maljavec
$1,500SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
Kaleo Lampimaki
$1,500SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN