The Kaneka Foundation
The Kaneka Foundation is a private foundation based in Pasadena, Texas. Formed in 2014, it plans and carries out philanthropic activities for Kaneka Americas Holding and other companies in the Kaneka corporate group.
The Kaneka Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kaneka Foundation gave $280K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $279,507
- +272.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- +72.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $14,711
- +115.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $8,912
- Total assets
- $461,502
- -11.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (10 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (78% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kaneka Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing stated that applicants should contact Mr. Alvin Proctor and mail proof of tax exemption and background information on the public charity. It stated that grants are only paid to qualified 501(c)(3) organizations and that there were no deadlines. The filing also stated that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Alvin Proctor
Mailing address: 6161 Underwood Road, Pasadena, TX 77507
Phone: (281) 474-7084
Email: alvin.proctor@kaneka.com
Website: https://kaneka.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kaneka Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Make a Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana ($57K). Together the top 10 received $254K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 59 grants of 61 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 78% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 17% to recipients in Tennessee. Illinois, Florida, and New York each received 1% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kaneka Foundation open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 19 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $9K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 37% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 165% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2023) to $280K (2025). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $280K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| San Jacinto Community College Foundation Pasadena, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| The University of Texas Foundation Austin, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Armand Bayou Nature Center Houston, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| La Porte Education Foundation La Porte, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Pasadena ISD Education Foundation Pasadena, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| Pasadena Volunteer Firefighter's Association Pasadena, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
| The Bridge Over Troubled Waters Pasadena, TX | General Support | $10,000 |
| Houston SPCA Houston, TX | General Support | $8,912 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Amounts are for the filing years shown.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $461,502 | $209,329 | $297,257 | $279,507 | 19 | $286,593 | $13,054 | $25,730 |
| 2024 | $522,874 | $133,355 | $89,640 | $75,000 | 11 | $80,343 | $5,950 | $26,727 |
| 2023 | $520,625 | $86,488 | $83,671 | $28,500 | 7 | $55,021 | $10,316 | $25,239 |
| 2022 | $517,747 | $129,469 | $120,984 | $105,500 | 11 | $110,540 | $58,524 | $26,070 |
| 2021 | $517,910 | $75,942 | $101,574 | $91,451 | 13 | — | $4,147 | $24,536 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kaneka Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission is “promoting charitable works in the advancement of health, education, environment, and social stewardship.”
Its 2025 grants included support for educational institutions and education foundations, a nature center, a crisis-intervention agency, a children’s hospital, and charitable organizations. The grantees describe their own work as follows: San Jacinto Community College Foundation seeks to enhance student achievement and excellence; the University of Texas Foundation advances education across the University of Texas System; Pasadena ISD Education Foundation supports innovative teaching and educational excellence; Armand Bayou Nature Center works to preserve habitats and connect people with nature; La Porte Education Foundation funds instructional projects and scholarships; and The Bridge Over Troubled Waters provides crisis-intervention and prevention programs focused on domestic and sexual violence and homelessness.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $279,507. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $57,283, with a median of $8,912.
Among the largest reported grants were $57,283 to Make-A-Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana for general sponsorship; $47,542 to ALSAC St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital for general support; and $25,000 each to San Jacinto Community College Foundation and the University of Texas Foundation for general support. Other notable grants included $20,000 each to Armand Bayou Nature Center, La Porte Education Foundation, Pasadena ISD Education Foundation, and Pasadena Volunteer Firefighter’s Association, all for general support, and $10,000 to The Bridge Over Troubled Waters for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing listed Steve Skarke as board chair/president; Alvin Proctor as president; Johnna Bowen as vice president; Masatoshi Yoshimatsu and Everett Smith as treasurers; and Naoto Nakajima as secretary/treasurer. It also listed Minetoshi Marufuji, Kazuhiko Fujii, Katsunobu Doro, and Katsutoshi Shichijo as board members.
The Kaneka Foundation is led by Alvin Proctor, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alvin Proctor
President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Skarke
Board Chair & President
Board Chair → Board Chair & President, 2023
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Everett Smith
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Johnna Bowen
Vice President
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katsunobu Doro
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kazuhiko Fujii
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Masatoshi Yoshimatsu
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Minetoshi Marufuji
Board Member
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katsutoshi Shichijo
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Naoto Nakajima
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Kaneka Foundation
How much does The Kaneka Foundation give each year?
The Kaneka Foundation gave $280K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $75K across 11 grants.
What is The Kaneka Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kaneka Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $8,912, and its average grant was $14,711, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kaneka Foundation that year got $18K on average.
Where does The Kaneka Foundation give grants?
The Kaneka Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 78% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Tennessee (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Pasadena, TX (7 grants) and Houston, TX (4 grants).
Does The Kaneka Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of The Kaneka Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (18 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kaneka Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kaneka Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Make a Wish Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana ($57,283), Alsac St Jude Children's Res Hospital ($47,542) and San Jacinto Community College Foundation ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kaneka Foundation?
The Kaneka Foundation reported $462K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $287K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kaneka Foundation fund?
The foundation states its mission is “promoting charitable works in the advancement of health, education, environment, and social stewardship.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kaneka Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing stated that applicants should contact Mr. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kaneka Foundation's EIN?
The Kaneka Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-0979534. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 11, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 9, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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