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.
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: 30-10 41st Ave. Floor 1, #102, Long Island City, NY 11101
Gifts over $5,000 are requested to be made via check or bank transfer.
Donors in Japan please visit: groups.oist.jp/giving
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Donations via check should be made out to the OIST Foundation and mailed to us at: 30-10 41st Ave. Floor 1, #102, Long Island City, NY 11101
Gifts over $5,000 are requested to be made via check or bank transfer.
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.
Partner
Join the OIST Foundation in advancing discovery, innovation, and global collaboration. Together, we can foster new knowledge and solutions to issues of global concern.
Engage
Collaborate with us on initiatives and investments that strengthen Okinawa’s innovation ecosystem and deepen U.S.–Japan ties or participate in Foundation visits to OIST.
Donate
Your support powers scientific breakthroughs that address global challenges, promotes sustainable development in Okinawa, and enhances mutual understanding between Japan and the United States.
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 30-10 41st Ave. Floor 1, #102, Long Island City, NY 11101. 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.