The Kaneka Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kaneka Foundation is a private foundation in Pasadena, Texas. In tax year 2024 it gave $279,507 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $8,912 and the largest $57,283. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$279,507
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$8,912
- Largest grant$57,283
- Assets$461,502
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was up from $75,000 the year before.
63% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $46,750 | 7 | $520,625 |
| 2023 | $75,000 | 11 | $522,874 |
| 2024 | $279,507 | 19 | $461,502 |
How to apply
| Contact | Everett Smith 6161 Underwood Road, Pasadena, TX 77507 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (281) 474-7084, everett.smith@kaneka.com |
| What to submit | Mail proof of tax exemption and background on the public charity. |
| Restrictions | Grants are only paid to qualified 501 (c) (3) organizations |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What The Kaneka Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 14 | $218,283 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $47,542 |
| Illinois | 1 | $3,770 |
| Florida | 1 | $3,645 |
| New York | 1 | $3,267 |
| Ohio | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make A Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana | General sponsor | $57,283 |
| Alsac St Jude Children's Res Hospital | General support | $47,542 |
| San Jacinto Community College Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation | General support | $25,000 |
| Armand Bayou Nature Center | General support | $20,000 |
| La Porte Education Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Pasadena Isd Education Foundation | General support | $20,000 |
| Pasadena Volunteer Firefighter's Association | General support | $20,000 |
| The Bridge Over Troubled Waters | General support | $10,000 |
| Houston SPCA | General support | $8,912 |
| Alzheimer's Association | General support | $3,770 |
| Forgotten Angels | General support | $3,645 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | General support | $3,267 |
| Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo | General support | $3,088 |
| Project Joy & Hope for Texas | General support | $3,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | General support | $3,000 |
| City of Pasadena (Food Drive) | Food drive | $2,500 |
| Essential Friends Foundation | General sponsor | $2,500 |
| Bakerripley DBA Formerly Neighborhood Centers | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Steve Skarke
- Alvin Proctor
- Minetoshi Marufuji
- Kazuhiko Fujii
- Katsunobu Doro
- Johnna Bowen
- Masatoshi Yoshimatsu
- Everett Smith
- Katsutoshi Shichijo
- Naoto Nakajima
Questions people ask
Does The Kaneka Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Kaneka Foundation give?
$279,507 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $8,912.
Who runs The Kaneka Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Steve Skarke (Board Chair/President), Alvin Proctor (President), Minetoshi Marufuji (Board Member) and Kazuhiko Fujii (Board Member) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does The Kaneka Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and youth programs.