Kakatu Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kakatu Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Muncie, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $145,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$145,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$30,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $132,000 the year before.
75% of its 2025 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 | $119,000 | 28 | $2.6 million |
| 2024 | $132,000 | 33 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $145,000 | 32 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
Kakatu Foundation Inc 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 Kakatu Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 2 | $36,000 |
| Montana | 7 | $32,000 |
| California | 10 | $29,000 |
| Hawaii | 7 | $19,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $7,000 |
| Michigan | 2 | $6,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $3,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Muncie YMCA | Capital campaign | $30,000 |
| Msub | Fredrick urbaska endowment | $10,000 |
| Msub | Fredericke urbaska scholarship | $10,000 |
| Catalyst | General purpose | $10,000 |
| Prescott College Kino Bay Center | Kino bay center - eep | $7,000 |
| Redtail Land Conservancy | General purpose | $6,000 |
| Billings Senior High School | John w urbaska art mural scholarship | $6,000 |
| Friend of Sonoma Valley Library | General purpose | $4,500 |
| Vintage House | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $4,000 |
| Jack London Park Partners | Generarl purpose | $3,500 |
| Individual | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Project Hawaii Inc | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Accessurf | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Hawaii | Windward clubhouse | $3,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Hawaii Food Bank | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Northmen Den Youth Services | General purpose | $3,000 |
| National Marrow Donation | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Nature in the Classroom | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Eea Mother Lode Chapter 484 | Tyler orsow scholarship | $3,000 |
| Individual | General purpose | $3,000 |
| Residential Youth Services | Empowerment ryse | $2,000 |
| Educational Enrichmt FN Fo the Arts | Safe fund | $2,000 |
| Save the Sea Turtles | One ocean conservation | $2,000 |
| Individual | North orange county | $2,000 |
| Institute for Human Service Ihs | General purpose | $2,000 |
| Billings Education Foundation | Munch machine | $1,000 |
| Billings Education Foundation | Backpack for kids | $1,000 |
| Long Beach Century Club | General purpose | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | Charities of eastern montana | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Grace Meeks
- DAVID MEEKS Jr
- James P Borgmann
- Sheela Davis
Questions people ask
Does Kakatu Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kakatu Foundation Inc give?
$145,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Kakatu Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Grace Meeks (President), DAVID MEEKS Jr (Vice President), James P Borgmann (Secretary) and Sheela Davis (Treasurer).
What does Kakatu Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and youth programs.