John and Ursula Kanel Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyLos Angeles, California · EIN 95-4400580 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $10,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
7% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| 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 |
| Crean Lutheran High School | Irvine, CA | Financial Aid | $5,000 |
| Friends of Wonderland | Los Angeles, CA | Financial Aid | $5,000 |
| The Wesley School | North Hollywood, CA | Financial Aid | $2,500 |
| Rafu Shimpo Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Financial Aid | $2,500 |
| Pasadena Humane Society | Pasadena, CA | Financial Aid | $2,500 |
| California Pacific United Methodist | Pasadena, CA | Financial Aid | $1,000 |
The return also lists 2 grants to individuals ($22,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $278,500 | 16 |
| 2023 | $274,500 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 28, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513019349101501
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 95-4400580
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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