John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $278,500 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,500 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$278,500
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$6.7 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $274,500 the year before.
29% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $274,500 | 14 | $6.3 million |
| 2024 | $278,500 | 16 | $6.7 million |
How to apply
John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 14 | $248,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $20,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology | Financial Aid | $100,000 |
| UCLA Cancer Center Foundation | Financial Aid | $60,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | Financial Aid | $40,000 |
| Individual | Financial Aid | $20,000 |
| Blind Childrens Center | Financial Aid | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation | Financial Aid | $10,000 |
| Mission Viejo YMCA Golf | Financial Aid | $6,500 |
| Triton Booster Club Girls | Financial Aid | $6,000 |
| Centenary United Methodist Church | Financial Aid | $5,000 |
| Crean Lutheran High School | Financial Aid | $5,000 |
| Friends of Wonderland | Financial Aid | $5,000 |
| The Wesley School | Financial Aid | $2,500 |
| Rafu Shimpo Foundation | Financial Aid | $2,500 |
| Individual | Financial Aid | $2,500 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Financial Aid | $2,500 |
| California Pacific United Methodist | Financial Aid | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Alan T Yoshitake
- Victor Anderson
- Tetsu Tanimoto
Questions people ask
Does John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation give?
$278,500 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,500.
Who runs John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Alan T Yoshitake (Director), Victor Anderson (Director) and Tetsu Tanimoto (Director).
What does John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and faith communities.