Honda USA Foundation

• Typical grants have run from $25,000 to $100,000, with a median of about $47,000, so a request in that range fits what the filing shows it usually gives.
• Before applying, check the stated limits: the Foundation primarily funds organisations with annual operating budgets over $500,000, and it does not fund individuals, athletic teams, completed programmes, religious programmes or organisations with a pending 501(c)(3) status.
• Programmatic funding applications, made through an Eligibility Quiz and an online form, are due by October 31, while the Drive the Legacy Fund starts with a competitive Letter of Intent and targets accredited four-year HBCU institutions, so a charity that is not an HBCU should not apply to it.
• Repeat giving is substantial, with 47% of grant dollars to organisations in the latest filing going to organisations funded in earlier filings, so new applicants should expect to compete with established grantees and make a clear case against its themes of environment, mobility and traffic safety.

The largest grants to organisations in the foundation’s latest filing:

• Sight Savers America · Targeting alabama and ohio, sight savers america (ssa) provide high-tech vision equipment and individual low vision services to children with severe visual impairment not correctable with eyeglasses, contact lenses or surgery. ssa case specialists work with a network of partners to identify children with low vision needs, arrange for professional low vision evaluations and provide vision aids such as an evm, monoculars, dome magnifiers or blind aids, distributed through a low vision clinic/home delivery. the clinics include in-depth, one-on-one training on the use and care of the child's new visual aid equipment, with ssa staff following up with each family served until the child reaches the age of 19.
  $100,0002024 tax year
• Friends of Cabrillo Marine Aquarium · Youth living near the port of los angeles face environmental challenges like noise, traffic, and poor air and water quality, yet rarely have access to careers that address these issues. the young scientists program creates a pathway to well-paying careers in science, research, and ocean conservation. junior high and high school students begin by developing research projects from hypothesis to experimentation using advanced lab equipment. they present their findings through scientific posters and talks at an aquarium-hosted symposium and help interpret their work to visitors. at the next level, college students serve as paid interns on conservation research projects, including the white abalone captive breeding program led by bodega marine labs at uc davis and funded by noaa.
  $100,0002024 tax year
• Providence TrinityCare Hospice Foundation · As southern california's only dedicated pediatric hospice and palliative care program, trinitykids care provides specialized, compassionate support for children at the end of life. clinicians are on-call 24/7 and work with registered nurses, social workers, home health aides, chaplains and volunteers to deliver holistic care tailored to each child and family. family financial assessments are conducted to help ensure fundamental needs are being met, particularly with families living at or below the federal poverty level. support includes assistance with medical supplies, medications, utilities, transportation, food, and other essential services, helping families focus on what matters most: time together.
  $100,0002024 tax year
• Friends of the Underline · The way kids roll: safety @ the underline is a series of free, family-friendly, walk and bike educational programs designed to cultivate a safe environment for people of all ages to be active and healthy. events include bicycle handling and safety skill training through bike rodeos; bike repairs provided by a local nonprofit partner; and helmet, safety light, and bike giveaways. bike rodeos present bicycle driving courses, in a safe and protected environment, simulating actual roadway situations commonly encountered by bicyclists. skills emphasized and practiced include starting and stopping, using hand signals, scanning for traffic without weaving, making turns, safe maneuvering, entering a roadway safely, avoiding hazards, and balancing. programming is offered both in english and in spanish to serve miami's diverse communities, targeting local schools along the trail as well as disadvantaged communities in little havana, overtown, and west grove/culver.
  $100,0002024 tax year
• Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council · Gssgc's 191-acre skyland ranch camp in the san jacinto mountains is used as a backdrop for inspiring k-12th grade students to discover, connect, and take action to preserve and protect the environment. the skyland ranch environmental education program is year-round and available to local school children as well as traditional girl scouts. program facilitators work alongside educators to ensure program activities are aligned with the next generation science standards and collaborate to create citizen science projects that teachers can expand upon back in the classroom. some activities include building solar batteries, studying weather stations and hydrology, utilizing equipment to find and understand groundwater, and even a game focused on the importance of preserving animal ecosystems.
  $100,0002024 tax year
• National Organizations for Youth Safety · Nytef is a 10-month, paid fellowship designed to empower young bipoc leaders nationwide through immersive education and community engagement focused on transportation equity. fellows explore pedestrian safety challenges in bipoc communities and engage in digital storytelling, advocacy, and action aligned with the safe system approach-promoting safer roads, vehicles, speeds, and post-crash care. participants commit at least 15 hours per month to virtual cohort sessions, one-on-one development meetings, and mentorship. the program culminates in key interventions informed by community input and data, including a comprehensive roadmap featuring step-by-step resources, case studies, and methodologies for engaging youth in transportation equity and pedestrian safety.
  $100,0002024 tax year
• Ohio Hispanic Coalition · The youth environment and sustainability development project serves approximately 400 latino/hispanic youth, grades 1-8 through hands-on environmental and sustainability activities that foster technical skills, teamwork, and cultural connection. participants explore topics through weekly lessons and experiential learning, including planting flowers and herbs commonly used in latino households; composting to enrich garden soil; solar car building and sustainability-themed team challenges; career exploration and technical skills development; and field trips to water treatment plants, recycling centers and landfills to understand resource life cycles. each session integrates goal-setting, problem-solving, and collaboration - empowering students to become environmentally conscious leaders in their communities.
  $100,0002024 tax year
• James Whitcomb Riley Memorial Association · The skills on wheels training program was created to address the lack of standardized training for children in indiana and michigan who use wheelchairs. this five-week program empowers young wheelchair users and their caregivers by building mobility skills, confidence, and community. participants learn 33 essential wheelchair skills that help them navigate real-world challenges such as city curbs, steep ramps, tight corners, and inaccessible doors. instruction is supported by occupational therapy students who assist with training and safety, ensuring a secure and encouraging learning environment. caregivers also benefit through networking opportunities that foster mutual support and connection.
  $95,0002024 tax year

Grants to organisations listed in the foundation’s Form 990-PF filings. Grants to individuals are not shown.

Figures from the foundation’s IRS Form 990-PF filings. Assets are at fair market value at year end. The document icon links to each year’s filing on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.