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Private foundation · Pasadena, TX (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

The Kaneka Foundation

Takes applications

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $47,542
Typical grant
$47,542 (1 grant)
A realistic first ask
About $47,542, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
Where it gives
Shelby County · plus 18 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2022–2023): 1 of 1.
Total giving that year
$279,507

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$280K$48K1
2023$75K—0
2022$28K—0

How to apply

Contact
Everett smith · pasadena · 2814747084 · everett.smith@kaneka.com
What to send
Mail proof of tax exemption and background on the public charity.
Limits
Grants are only paid to qualified 501 (c) (3) organizations

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Steve SkarkeBoard chair/president
  • Alvin ProctorPresident
  • Minetoshi MarufujiBoard member
  • Kazuhiko FujiiBoard member
  • Katsunobu DoroBoard member
  • Johnna BowenVice president
  • Masatoshi YoshimatsuTreasurer
  • Everett SmithTreasurer
  • Katsutoshi ShichijoBoard member
  • Naoto NakajimaSecretary/treasurer

As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from The Kaneka Foundation
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Alsac St Jude Children's Res HospitalMemphis, Shelby CountyGeneral support$48K

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