Kodiak Cares Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kodiak Cares Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.1 million in 67 grants; the typical grant was $5,408 and the largest $200,000. 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$1.1 million
- Number of grants67
- Typical grant$5,408
- Largest grant$200,000
- Assets$652,301
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was up from $917,275 the year before.
44% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $917,275 | 57 | $716,554 |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 67 | $652,301 |
How to apply
Kodiak Cares 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 Kodiak Cares Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 15 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 46 | $882,820 |
| Tennessee | 4 | $120,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $35,000 |
| Oklahoma | 3 | $19,992 |
| Illinois | 1 | $15,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $14,996 |
| Ohio | 2 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,408 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sky High for Kids Inc | 2024 KCF Pledge for immunotherapy Research facilitated within the Sky High for Kids Immunotherapy Center at Texas Children's Cancer Center | $200,000 |
| Santa Maria Hostel Inc | General & Unrestricted | $110,000 |
| Impact A Hero | General & Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Southern Prairies & Playas Initiative | $75,000 |
| A Warriors Table | General & Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Green Beret Foundation | Charitable Event | $40,000 |
| Americas Charities | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Astros Golf Foundation | Charitable Event | $35,000 |
| Astros Golf Foundation | Charitable Event | $35,000 |
| Haley Rasco Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Dallas Casa | Charitable Event | $30,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area | $25,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Inc | Vocational Scholarship Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Warriors Weekend | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Alzheimers Disease and Related Disorders Assoc | Charitable Event | $15,000 |
| Consumer Energy Education Foundation | Charitable Event | $11,500 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Texas Gulf Coast Initiative (GCI) | $10,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited | Texas Gulf Coast Initiative | $10,000 |
| First Responders Childrens Foundation | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Inc | Vocational Scholorship Scholarship Fund | $10,000 |
| JDRF International | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Madison County House of Hope Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Oklahoma City National Memorial Foundation | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Greater Houston in | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Sky High for Kids Inc | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Roadrunner Food Bank Inc | General & Unrestricted | $9,996 |
| South Texas Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $9,996 |
| West Texas Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $9,996 |
| Sky High for Kids Inc | Charitable Event | $8,500 |
| Sky High for Kids Inc | Charitable Event | $8,000 |
| Coastal Conservation Association | Charitable Event | $7,500 |
| Bad Boy Blast | Charitable Event | $7,000 |
| Sky High for Kids Inc | Charitable Event | $6,500 |
| Food Bank of the Rockies | General & Unrestricted | $5,408 |
| Individual | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Citizens for Animals of Midland Odessa Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Hives for Heroes | Support the scholarships Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship Fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Megan Barcak
- Kyle Boudousquie
- Ashley Danes
- Ewan Hamilton
- Travis Marrs
- Jason McFarland
- Kathy Norris
- Cory Roclawski
- Carolina Ruiz
Questions people ask
Does Kodiak Cares Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kodiak Cares Foundation give?
$1.1 million in tax year 2024, across 67 grants, with a typical grant of $5,408.
Who runs Kodiak Cares Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Megan Barcak (Dir, Sec), Kyle Boudousquie (Dir, Sec), Ashley Danes (Dir, Sec) and Ewan Hamilton (Dir, Treas) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Kodiak Cares Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, health and education.