The Kanaly Foundation
The Kanaly Foundation is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. In 2024, it gave $111,000 through 13 grants to charitable organizations, including a university, a theater, organizations working in health and research, and educational and service organizations.
The Kanaly Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kanaly Foundation gave $111K across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $111,000
- -21.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -23.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,538
- +2.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,429,298
- -7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Kanaly Foundation
- 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: 1616 S Voss Road 800, Houston, TX 77057
Phone: (832) 924-6431
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kanaly Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Baylor University ($20K). Together the top 10 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 42 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas, 9% to North Carolina, 9% to New York, and 5% to Oklahoma.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Kanaly Foundation gives
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+12%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 $25K (2020) to $142K (2023). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Kanaly Family Endowed Scholarship Fund | $20,000 |
| Alley Theatre Houston, TX | General Fund | $10,500 |
| Institute for Spirituality and Health Houston, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Memorial Drive PTA Houston, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Texas Biomedical Forum San Antonio, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundations Staten Island, NY | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Victor Rivera Foundation Houston, TX | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Alamo Heights School Foundation San Antonio, TX | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Folds of Honor Foundation Tulsa, OK | General Fund | $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 | $1,429,298 | $7,619 | $128,065 | $111,000 | 13 | $112,430 | $36,073 | $109,659 |
| 2023 | $1,549,744 | $12,037 | $158,317 | $141,575 | 17 | $144,035 | $44,415 | $100,253 |
| 2022 | $1,696,024 | $41,129 | $88,448 | $75,000 | 6 | $76,430 | $37,549 | $101,173 |
| 2021 | $1,743,344 | $48,589 | $112,314 | $99,500 | 5 | $100,690 | $36,741 | $108,444 |
| 2020 | $1,807,069 | $715,411 | $35,416 | $25,000 | 1 | — | $23,361 | $62,976 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kanaly Foundation reported a distributable amount of $110K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included a $20,000 award to Baylor University for the Kanaly Family Endowed Scholarship Fund. Baylor describes its mission as educating men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community.
Other examples include Alley Theatre, which says it seeks to inspire and enchant lives through theatrical experiences; the Institute for Spirituality and Health, whose mission is to enhance well-being by exploring the relationship between spirituality and health; and Texas Biomedical Forum, whose purpose is to support Texas Biomedical Research Institute. The foundation also gave to organizations whose stated missions include providing educational scholarships to qualifying military and first-responder families, as described by Folds of Honor Foundation, and supporting students and teachers, as described by Alamo Heights School Foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $111,000. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $20,000, with a median of $10,000. Notable awards included $20,000 to Baylor University, $10,500 to Alley Theatre, and $10,000 each to the Institute for Spirituality and Health, Memorial Drive PTA, Samaritan’s Purse, Texas Biomedical Forum, Tunnel to Towers Foundations, and Victor Rivera Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey C. Kanaly as VP/Secretary and Andrew D. Kanaly as VP/Treasurer.
The Kanaly Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrew D. Kanaly
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey C. Kanaly
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Virginia L. Kanaly (2020) — President
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 The Kanaly Foundation
How much does The Kanaly Foundation give each year?
The Kanaly Foundation gave $111K across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $142K across 17 grants.
What is The Kanaly Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kanaly Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,538, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Kanaly Foundation give grants?
The Kanaly Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (9%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (6 grants) and San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does The Kanaly Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Kanaly Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (12 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kanaly Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kanaly Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Baylor University ($20,000), Alley Theatre ($10,500) and Institute for Spirituality and Health ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kanaly Foundation?
The Kanaly Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $112K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $110K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kanaly Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included a $20,000 award to Baylor University for the Kanaly Family Endowed Scholarship Fund. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kanaly Foundation?
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 The Kanaly Foundation's EIN?
The Kanaly Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0381632. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Kanaly Foundation 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 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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Grantable. (2026). The Kanaly Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 6, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kanaly-foundation-morg_b91892523b574047b76b88b1b2440b51
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