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    Obirin Gakuen Foundation

    ActiveArts, Culture & HumanitiesFunds Individuals
    KENMORE, WAWebsite2067187352

    About Obirin Gakuen Foundation

    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.

    Focus Areas

    Scholarships for U.S. undergraduates to study at J.F. Oberlin University (Japan)Support for individual study-abroad expenses (travel, tuition, living) for Oberlin-affiliated programsJapan–United States educational and cultural exchange for college students

    Who They Fund

    college/university studentsstudy abroad participantsinternational exchange students

    Giving Approach

    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.

    Funding Style

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $61K

    Total Assets

    $1.2M

    Total Revenue

    $2.2M

    Total Expenses

    $2.3M

    Typical Grant Size

    Most grants fall between $1K and $3K, with a median of $2K.

    25th Percentile

    $1K

    Median

    $2K

    75th Percentile

    $3K

    Geographic Reach

    National7 states funded

    About 0% of grants go to recipients in KS.

    Funding intensity
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    Headquarters
    Funding intensity
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    Where Obirin Gakuen Foundation Funds

    Top 2 recipient countries by grant volume for Obirin Gakuen Foundation.

    RankCountryGrantsTotalShare
    1United StatesDomestic15$47K
    55.6%
    2Canada12$14K

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    EIN: 27-2874405
    2 filings on record
    scholarship/direct financial aidprogram-restricted funding (JF Oberlin study abroad)individual student supporteducation access/enrollment support

    Notable grantees: Abigail Jarman, Kykena Wright, Christopher Brisendine, Miriam Alrubali, Alexandra Eure

    Topics

    study abroad programsinternational higher educationJapan-focused academic placementcross-cultural exchangelanguage immersion (Japanese)
    Latest 990 Filing

    2025

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.

    44.4%

    Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.

    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Miriam AlrubaliClarkston, GA$3,1082025SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Erin BeamLenexa, KS$3,0932025SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Maria KhanCornwall$2,1002025SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Ana MorlierThurmont, MD$2,1002025SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Cierra DennisMemphis, TN$2,1002025SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Jenna LindseyOlathe, KS$1,4552025SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Jordan HudsnoKelowna, BC$6622025SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Gusimar SinghKelowna, BC$6622025SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Jose Mancera RodriguezKelowna, BC$6612025SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Tyler CollinsKelowna, BC$6612025SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Brady DavidsonKelowna, BC$6612025SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Thomas CooksonKelowna, BC$6612025SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Abigail JarmanOverland Park, KS$5,0522024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Orlena Platinum PhungArlington, TN$4,5002024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Jessie MaiStafford, VA$4,5002024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Kykena WrightMaumelle, AR$4,5002024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Christopher BrisendineOverland Park, KS$4,2752024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Nathaniel SpikelmierLansing, KS$3,3422024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Natasha FoertschRosedale, MD$3,1002024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Alexandra EureHavre de Grace, MD$2,5002024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Sara VernettiPaso Robles, CA$1,7492024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Charlene RobertsRidgecrest, CA$1,7492024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Zev DemmanKelowna$1,5002024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Julian WilliamsKelowna$1,5002024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Brock HaftnerVernon$1,5002024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Ryan MaljavecKelowna$1,5002024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN
    Kaleo LampimakiKelowna$1,5002024SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Miriam Alrubali

    $3,108
    Clarkston, GA2025

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Erin Beam

    $3,093
    Lenexa, KS2025

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Maria Khan

    $2,100
    Cornwall2025

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Ana Morlier

    $2,100
    Thurmont, MD2025

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Cierra Dennis

    $2,100
    Memphis, TN2025

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Jenna Lindsey

    $1,455
    Olathe, KS2025

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Jordan Hudsno

    $662
    Kelowna, BC2025

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Gusimar Singh

    $662
    Kelowna, BC2025

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Jose Mancera Rodriguez

    $661
    Kelowna, BC2025

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Tyler Collins

    $661
    Kelowna, BC2025

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Brady Davidson

    $661
    Kelowna, BC2025

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Thomas Cookson

    $661
    Kelowna, BC2025

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Abigail Jarman

    $5,052
    Overland Park, KS2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Orlena Platinum Phung

    $4,500
    Arlington, TN2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Jessie Mai

    $4,500
    Stafford, VA2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Kykena Wright

    $4,500
    Maumelle, AR2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Christopher Brisendine

    $4,275
    Overland Park, KS2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Nathaniel Spikelmier

    $3,342
    Lansing, KS2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Natasha Foertsch

    $3,100
    Rosedale, MD2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Alexandra Eure

    $2,500
    Havre de Grace, MD2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Sara Vernetti

    $1,749
    Paso Robles, CA2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Charlene Roberts

    $1,749
    Ridgecrest, CA2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Zev Demman

    $1,500
    Kelowna2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Julian Williams

    $1,500
    Kelowna2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Brock Haftner

    $1,500
    Vernon2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Ryan Maljavec

    $1,500
    Kelowna2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN

    Kaleo Lampimaki

    $1,500
    Kelowna2024

    SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDY ABROAD AT JF OBERLIN UNIVERSITY IN JAPAN