Kuraray Foundation of America Inc
Kuraray Foundation of America, Inc. (KFA) is based in Houston, Texas, and its website describes it as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation launched in 2020. Its stated role is to support Kuraray Group employees and their communities during natural disasters and other significant crises, as well as to administer charitable contributions and sponsorships. Its IRS filing type is a private foundation.
Kuraray Foundation of America Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $80,394
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Qualifying distributions (2024)
- $80,380
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $80,380
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Kuraray Foundation of America Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 3700 Bay Area Blvd Ste 680, Houston, TX 77058
Phone: (281) 283-1715
Website: https://www.kurarayfa.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kuraray Foundation of America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 25 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
KFA’s website gives priority consideration to organizations serving in or near U.S. communities where Kuraray Group companies have a major presence. The listed 2020 recipients were located in Ohio, Texas, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 25 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Lorain County Lorain, OH | Community Health & Wellness | $16,000 |
| La Porte Education Foundation La Porte, TX | STEM education support | $10,000 |
| San Jacinto Community College Pasadena, TX | STEM education support | $10,000 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $25,000 |
| Galveston Bay Foundation Keman, TX | Environmental Conservation | $5,000 |
| American National Red Cross Washington, DC | Hurricane Laura Disaster Relief | $5,000 |
| Eastern Analytical Symposium Inc Spring Lake, NJ | STEM education support | $5,000 |
| Japan Society of Houston Houston, TX | Cultural education | $5,000 |
| Special Olympics Texas Inc Pflugerville, TX | Community Health & Wellness | $5,000 |
| Houston Food Bank Houston, TX | Covid-19 Relief | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $80,394 | $80,380 | — | — | $80,380 | — |
| 2023 | $-14 | $120,471 | $120,471 | — | — | $120,471 | — |
| 2022 | $-14 | $100,519 | $100,563 | — | — | $100,563 | — |
| 2021 | $30 | $80,650 | $80,639 | — | — | $80,639 | — |
| 2020 | $19 | $101,540 | $101,521 | $101,050 | 25 | — | $1 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
KFA says it supports community needs through giving, service, and partnership, with priority consideration for organizations serving in or near U.S. communities where Kuraray Group companies have a major presence. Its stated areas of work are inclusivity and cultural understanding, education—especially K–12 STEM—and the intersection of people and the planet, including community safety, disaster preparedness and recovery, environmental protection, and health and wellness.
The 2024 filing describes charitable activity involving community health and wellness; scholarships and STEM education; and Japanese cultural education. Past recipients illustrate the range of organizations supported. For example, La Porte Education Foundation describes its work as funding innovative instructional projects and scholarships; Galveston Bay Foundation describes its mission as preserving and enhancing Galveston Bay; and Second Harvest Food Bank describes its work as providing food assistance and engaging communities in addressing hunger.
Grantmaking
The 2024 filing reports zero grants. The filing also describes charitable activity in the areas of community health and wellness, scholarships and STEM education, and Japanese cultural education, but does not provide grant amounts for those activities.
In 2020, listed recipients included United Way of Greater Lorain County ($16,000), La Porte Education Foundation ($10,000), Galveston Bay Foundation ($5,000), and Eastern Analytical Symposium ($5,000). Other listed 2020 recipients were Armand Bayou Nature Center ($2,000), Second Harvest Food Bank ($1,500), Bringing Hope Home ($1,500), and Food Bank of Delaware ($1,000).
KFA’s website says it considers charitable contributions to eligible U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations and academic institutions, giving priority to organizations near communities where Kuraray Group companies have a major presence and preference to projects involving employees. It excludes, among other purposes, individuals except for disaster relief, private foundations, personal trusts, donor-advised funds, capital campaigns, endowments, political organizations, and certain religious organizations. The website describes an online form, automatic acknowledgment, quarterly review and awards following Board consideration, and payment by check to the organization named in the application. Given the 2024 filing status, these are website-stated procedures, not confirmation of an active application cycle.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Hans Vandommele as President and Director; Jon Gingo as Treasurer and Director; Kenny Kincaid as Secretary and Director; Amy Nemchik and Carlos Sierra as Directors; Lara Leman as Tax Officer; Wendy Cruz as Administrative Officer; and Seth Wise as IT Officer.
KFA’s website also lists David Solo as Director and Communications Officer, and spells the IT Officer’s name “Seth Wiese.”
Kuraray Foundation of America Inc is led by Hans Vandommele, President Director on the 2024 filing; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Hans Vandommele
President Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jon Gingo
Treasurer Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Nemchik
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Sierra
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenny Kincaid
Secretary Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lara Leman
Tax Officer
Accounting Officer → Tax Officer, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Seth Wise
It Officer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Cruz
Administrative Officer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Takaharu Kawahara (2021–2023) — President Director
- Former: Julia Escamilla (2023) — Accounting Officer
- Former: Frank Taylor (2020–2022) — Secretary Director
- Former: Alisa Godinich (2021–2022) — Administrative Officer
- Former: Melanie Zamora (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Mhia Wade (2021–2022) — Communications Officer
- Former: Paul Chang (2021–2022) — It Officer
- Former: Hajime Suzuki (2020) — Director
- Former: Hitoshi Toyoura (2020) — President Director
- Former: Thomas Toman (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Kuraray Foundation of America Inc
What does Kuraray Foundation of America Inc fund?
KFA says it supports community needs through giving, service, and partnership, with priority consideration for organizations serving in or near U.S. communities where Kuraray Group companies have a major presence. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kuraray Foundation of America Inc?
Kuraray Foundation of America Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check kurarayfa.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Kuraray Foundation of America Inc make grants?
KFA’s website gives priority consideration to organizations serving in or near U.S. communities where Kuraray Group companies have a major presence. The listed 2020 recipients were located in Ohio, Texas, New Jersey, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Delaware.
What is Kuraray Foundation of America Inc's EIN?
Kuraray Foundation of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3941749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 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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