Kaneka Foundation

EIN 47-0979534 · TX · NTEE T20

Accepts unsolicited applications Typical grant ~$8.9K Funds in TX, TN, IL +3
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Kaneka Foundation based in TX paid 19 grants totaling $279.5K to 19 organizations across 6 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $57.3K, with a median of $8.9K. Its largest recipients included MAKE A WISH TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA, ALSAC ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RES HOSPITAL, and SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION. The foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$461,502
Giving (latest yr)
$279,507
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
19
Median grant
$8.9K
Recipients
19
States reached
6
Officers/trustees
10
Unsolicited applications
Yes — accepts unsolicited

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Make a Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana$57,283
  • Alsac St Jude Children's Res Hospital$47,542
  • San Jacinto Community College Foundation$25,000
  • The University of Texas Foundation$25,000
  • Armand Bayou Nature Center$20,000

Where grants went

  • Texas$218,283 · 14 grants
  • Tennessee$47,542 · 1 grant
  • Illinois$3,770 · 1 grant
  • Florida$3,645 · 1 grant
  • New York$3,267 · 1 grant
  • Ohio$3,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (19)

Make a Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana
Stafford, TX
General Sponsor
$57,283
Alsac St Jude Children's Res Hospital
Memphis, TN
General Support
$47,542
The University of Texas Foundation
Austin, TX
General Support
$25,000
San Jacinto Community College Foundation
Pasadena, TX
General Support
$25,000
Armand Bayou Nature Center
Houston, TX
General Support
$20,000
Pasadena Volunteer Firefighter's Association
Pasadena, TX
General Support
$20,000
Pasadena Isd Education Foundation
Pasadena, TX
General Support
$20,000
LA Porte Education Foundation
LA Porte, TX
General Support
$20,000
The Bridge Over Troubled Waters
Pasadena, TX
General Support
$10,000
Houston Spca
Houston, TX
General Support
$8,912
Alzheimer's Association
Chicago, IL
General Support
$3,770
Forgotten Angels
Valrico, FL
General Support
$3,645

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

Yes. Kaneka Foundation accepts unsolicited grant applications. Review its giving history and stated focus before reaching out.

In its most recent filing, Kaneka Foundation reported 19 itemized grants totaling $279.5K. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $57.3K (median $8.9K).

Recent recipients include MAKE A WISH TEXAS GULF COAST AND LOUISIANA, ALSAC ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RES HOSPITAL, SAN JACINTO COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION, among 19 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Kaneka Foundation is a private foundation based in Texas, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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