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Private funding is essential to sustain OIST’s rapid growth and worldwide success. In just eight years OIST went from accepting its first students to ranking 1st in Japan and 9th globally for research quality (Nature Index 2019). Graduates have gone on to perform research at the world’s most renowned scientific and academic institutions, and others have become rising stars in industry.
Since its inception, OIST has contributed to globalizing research and graduate education in Japan, has had significant impact on Okinawa by inspiring local youth and stimulating regional economic development, and has enhanced U.S.-Japan scientific cooperation.
The generous support of local, regional, and global donors enables us to advance in our mission. Every gift of every size has impact and we invite you to join us in support of our mission.
Donations can be made via check or credit card.
Credit card donations can be made via the link below.
Donations via check should be made out to the OIST Foundation and mailed to us at: 1 Bridge Street, Suite 64, Irvington, NY 10533.
Gifts over $5,000 are requested to be made via check or bank transfer.
The OIST Foundation suggests that donations be made in the flexible funding category, which allows the Foundation to determine the areas of greatest need. However, donations can be designated for any of the six programmatic areas. The Foundation may retain up to 10% of donations to cover operational costs of the Foundation, although every attempt is made to keep such costs extremely limited. The Foundation retains control of donated funds.
Please contact us if you wish to discuss other types of giving.
Donors in Japan please visit: groups.oist.jp/giving
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Foundation seeks your engagement in support of our mission.
Join us
for a round-table event on cutting edge scientific topics, U.S-Japan collaboration in technology and science, and innovation in Okinawa.
Partner with us
and OIST to foster discovery and new knowledge of issues of global concern.
Engage with the Foundation
to empower an innovation ecosystem in Okinawa by joining one of our trips to OIST or working with us to foster new investments that can benefit Okinawa, Japan, and U.S.-Japan ties.
Donate
because private philanthropic support for our mission contributes to enhancing U.S.-Japan relations, to benefitting scientific discoveries focused on global challenges via OIST, and to promoting the sustainable development of Okinawa.
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Foundation, Inc. (dba OIST Foundation) is a registered non-profit organization in New York State with 501(c)(3) tax exempt status from the IRS. All donations made to the Foundation are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
A copy of our most recently filed financial report is available from the Charities Registry on the New York State Attorney General’s website (charitiesnys.com) or, upon request, by contacting the New York State Attorney General, Charities Bureau, 28 Liberty Street, New York, NY 10005, or us at 1 Bridge Street, Suite 64, Irvington, NY 10533. You also may obtain information on charitable organizations from the New York State Office of the Attorney General at charitiesnys.com or (212) 416-8401.