John and Ursula Kanel Charitable
John and Ursula Kanel Charitable is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants for financial aid to charitable organizations and an individual recipient.
John and Ursula Kanel Charitable at a glance
In short: John and Ursula Kanel Charitable gave $279K across 16 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in California. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $278,500
- +1.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,406
- -11.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,500
- Total assets
- $5,849,094
- -3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (3 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John and Ursula Kanel Charitable
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 601 S Figueroa St 3300, Los Angeles, CA 90017
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John and Ursula Kanel Charitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was California Institute of Technology ($100K). Together the top 10 received $245K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($27,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 73 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 89% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 7% to North Carolina, and 4% to Hawaii.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is John and Ursula Kanel Charitable open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 14 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $24K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 71% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+8%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 114% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $252K (2020) to $279K (2024). In 2024 it made 16 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | Financial Aid | $100,000 |
| UCLA Cancer Center Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Financial Aid | $60,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Pasadena, CA | Financial Aid | $40,000 |
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $27,500 |
| Blind Childrens Center Los Angeles, CA | Financial Aid | $10,000 |
| Hawaii Community Foundation Honolulu, HI | Financial Aid | $10,000 |
| Mission Viejo YMCA Golf Mission Viejo, CA | Financial Aid | $6,500 |
| Triton Booster Club Girls San Clemente, CA | Financial Aid | $6,000 |
| Centenary United Methodist Church Los Angeles, CA | Financial Aid | $5,000 |
| Friends of Wonderland Los Angeles, CA | Financial Aid | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,849,094 | $184,832 | $406,116 | $278,500 | 16 | $360,360 | $147,637 | $317,086 |
| 2023 | $6,070,378 | $436,682 | $403,557 | $274,500 | 14 | $360,593 | $385,551 | $297,680 |
| 2022 | $6,037,253 | $274,442 | $376,759 | $255,500 | 16 | $327,956 | $225,639 | $339,538 |
| 2021 | $6,139,570 | $594,313 | $388,660 | $256,900 | 14 | $329,182 | $534,835 | $341,270 |
| 2020 | $5,933,917 | $174,892 | $379,010 | $251,800 | 13 | — | $122,731 | $311,224 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John and Ursula Kanel Charitable reported a distributable amount of $317K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants are listed as supporting financial aid. Recipients include educational, health, religious, and community organizations. The Blind Children’s Center describes its work as inclusive, family-focused early childhood education, with a specialized focus on children who are blind or visually impaired. The Wesley School says it provides a challenging academic program in a supportive environment. The Rafu Shimpo Foundation describes its purpose as supporting community activities and organizations that recognize Asian American history, heritage, and contributions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded 16 grants totaling $278,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median of $5,500. The largest grants included $100,000 to the California Institute of Technology, $60,000 to UCLA Cancer Center Foundation, and $40,000 to Shriners Hospital for Children; each was listed for financial aid. Other listed grants included $10,000 to the Blind Childrens Center, $10,000 to the Hawaii Community Foundation, and $5,000 each to Centenary United Methodist Church, an individual recipient High School, and Friends of Wonderland.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alan T Yoshitake, Victor Anderson, and Tetsu Tanimoto as directors.
John and Ursula Kanel Charitable's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alan T Yoshitake
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $22K (2024)
Victor Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$22K (2020) → $22K (2024)
Tetsu Tanimoto
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $22K, to Alan T Yoshitake (Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about John and Ursula Kanel Charitable
How much does John and Ursula Kanel Charitable give each year?
John and Ursula Kanel Charitable gave $279K across 16 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $275K across 14 grants.
What is John and Ursula Kanel Charitable's typical grant size?
John and Ursula Kanel Charitable's median grant in 2024 was $5,500, and its average grant was $17,406, across 16 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John and Ursula Kanel Charitable that year got $5K on average.
Where does John and Ursula Kanel Charitable give grants?
John and Ursula Kanel Charitable gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and Pasadena, CA (4 grants).
Does John and Ursula Kanel Charitable give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on John and Ursula Kanel Charitable's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Financial Aid" (16 grants).
Who are John and Ursula Kanel Charitable's largest grantees?
John and Ursula Kanel Charitable's largest 2024 grantees include California Institute of Technology ($100,000), UCLA Cancer Center Foundation ($60,000) and Shriners Hospital for Children ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($27,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is John and Ursula Kanel Charitable?
John and Ursula Kanel Charitable reported $5.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $360K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $317K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does John and Ursula Kanel Charitable fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants are listed as supporting financial aid. Recipients include educational, health, religious, and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John and Ursula Kanel Charitable?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is John and Ursula Kanel Charitable's EIN?
John and Ursula Kanel Charitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4400580. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does John and Ursula Kanel Charitable accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). John and Ursula Kanel Charitable funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/john-and-ursula-kanel-charitable-morg_ea393de5edb848a38dc708787d58f372
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