The Kaneka Foundation
Historical FunderPasadena, Texas · EIN 47-0979534 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | EVERETT SMITH |
|---|---|
| Address | 6161 UNDERWOOD ROAD, PASADENA TX 77507 |
| Phone | 2814747084 |
| EVERETT.SMITH@KANEKA.COM | |
| Form and materials | MAIL PROOF OF TAX EXEMPTION AND BACKGROUND ON THE PUBLIC CHARITY. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | GRANTS ARE ONLY PAID TO QUALIFIED 501 (C) (3) ORGANIZATIONS |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
26% of grants went outside Texas.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Alzheimer's Association | Chicago, IL | General support | $3,770 |
| Forgotten Angels | Valrico, FL | General support | $3,645 |
| Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $3,267 |
| Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo | Pasadena, TX | General support | $3,088 |
| Project Joy & Hope for Texas | Pasadena, TX | General support | $3,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul | Cincinnati, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| City of Pasadena (Food Drive) | Pasadena, TX | Food drive | $2,500 |
| Essential Friends Foundation | Houston, TX | General sponsor | $2,500 |
| Bakerripley Dba Formerly Neighborhood Centers | Houston, TX | General support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $279,507 | 19 |
| 2023 | $75,000 | 11 |
| 2022 | $28,500 | 7 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202610409349100811
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-0979534
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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