Grants paid by Kanakuk Ministries
EIN 43-1815310 · Branson, MO · Form 990, Schedule I · NTEE X21
Kanakuk Ministries of Branson, MO (EIN 43-1815310) reported 57 grants paid totaling $1,695,338 to 27 recipients in tax years 2018–2023, on Form 990, Schedule I. Derived from IRS e-file data, dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants paid
$1,695,338
57 grants
Recipients
27
distinct organizations
Tax years
2018–2023
5 filings in the corpus
By tax year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Amount paid | Approved for future |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 8 | $140,293 | — |
| 2020 | 5 | $77,660 | — |
| 2021 | 10 | $162,125 | — |
| 2022 | 20 | $783,187 | — |
| 2023 | 14 | $532,073 | — |
Top recipients
The 27 recipients receiving the most from Kanakuk Ministries, by grants paid, out of 27 distinct recipients.
| Recipient | Match | Location | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urban St Louis K-Life 20-2605251 | A | Saint Louis, MO | 3 | $369,004 | 2023 |
| K-Life National 43-1538224 | A | Branson, MO | 8 | $280,824 | 2023 |
| Kids Across America 43-1348373 | A | Branson, MO | 5 | $258,313 | 2023 |
| K-Life Denver 20-1003953 | A | Englewood, CO | 3 | $214,387 | 2023 |
| K-Life of Highland Park 36-3622317 | A | Dallas, TX | 4 | $117,570 | 2023 |
| K-Life of St Louis 43-1498116 | A | Des Peres, MO | 2 | $52,750 | 2023 |
| Ozarks Water Watch 43-1942991 | A | Kimberling City, MO | 5 | $50,000 | 2023 |
| Kanakuk Institute 43-1926319 | A | Branson, MO | 2 | $47,965 | 2023 |
| K-Life of Conway 71-0721101 | A | Conway, AR | 2 | $45,000 | 2023 |
| K-Life of Tri-Lakes 43-1894419 | A | Branson, MO | 2 | $30,800 | 2020 |
| K-Life of Orlando 20-5792210 | A | Windermere, FL | 1 | $28,745 | 2022 |
| K-Life of Atlanta 36-4610740 | A | Atlanta, GA | 2 | $20,700 | 2023 |
| K-Life of Fayetteville 20-2676236 | A | Fayetteville, AR | 2 | $20,535 | 2023 |
| Elevate Branson 26-4727548 | A | Branson, MO | 1 | $20,000 | 2022 |
| Pulse Ministries 20-5425332 | A | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $20,000 | 2018 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes 44-0610626 | A | Branson, MO | 2 | $14,200 | 2022 |
| Cape Foundation 27-3400917 | A | Forsyth, MO | 1 | $12,000 | 2018 |
| Young Life 84-0385934 | A | Glen Ellyn, IL | 2 | $10,545 | 2021 |
| Sports Catalyst 35-2643819 | A | Spring, TX | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| Family Talk 27-1394708 | A | Colorado Springs, CO | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| The Margin of Change Foundation 85-1718217 | A | Searcy, AR | 1 | $10,000 | 2021 |
| K-Life of Oklahoma City 71-0806709 | A | Oklahoma City, OK | 1 | $10,000 | 2022 |
| Woodland Hills Family Church 03-0449853 | A | Branson, MO | 1 | $10,000 | 2018 |
| K-Life of Kansas City 36-3614299 | A | Prairie Village, KS | 1 | $8,500 | 2022 |
| The Forge for Families 76-0485959 | A | Houston, TX | 1 | $8,000 | 2021 |
| K-Life of Ft Worth 62-1692587 | A | Ft Worth, TX | 1 | $8,000 | 2023 |
| Distinctly His Ministries 84-4144555 | A | Dallas, TX | 1 | $7,500 | 2023 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Every grant
All 57 grant rows this organization reported, most recent first.
| Tax year | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Urban St Louis K-Life Saint Louis, MO | A | $210,918 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202431979349302673 |
| 2023 | K-Life Denver Englewood, CO | A | $96,230 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202431979349302673 |
| 2023 | K-Life National Branson, MO | A | $63,510 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202431979349302673 |
| 2023 | Kids Across America Branson, MO | A | $37,350 | paid | Support programs/camp for inner city children | 202431979349302673 |
| 2023 | Kanakuk Institute Branson, MO | A | $34,045 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202431979349302673 |
| 2023 | K-Life of St Louis Des Peres, MO | A | $15,900 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202431979349302673 |
| 2023 | K-Life of Conway Conway, AR | A | $15,000 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202431979349302673 |
| 2023 | K-Life of Fayetteville Fayetteville, AR | A | $14,635 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202431979349302673 |
| 2023 | H2ozarks Kimberling City, MO | A | $10,000 | paid | Support water quality in upper White River basin through research and action projects | 202431979349302673 |
| 2023 | K-Life of Ft Worth Ft Worth, TX | A | $8,000 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202431979349302673 |
| 2023 | Distinctly His Ministries Dallas, TX | A | $7,500 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202431979349302673 |
| 2023 | K-Life North Dallas Frisco, TX | A | $7,085 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202431979349302673 |
| 2023 | K-Life of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | A | $6,350 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202431979349302673 |
| 2023 | K-Life of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | A | $5,550 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202431979349302673 |
| 2022 | Urban St Louis K-Life Saint Louis, MO | A | $141,086 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life National Branson, MO | A | $123,914 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | Kids Across America Branson, MO | A | $108,200 | paid | Support programs/camp for inner city children | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life Denver Englewood, CO | A | $94,257 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life of Highland Park Dallas, TX | A | $55,985 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life North Dallas Frisco, TX | A | $44,500 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life of St Louis Des Peres, MO | A | $36,850 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life of Conway Conway, AR | A | $30,000 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life of Orlando Windermere, FL | A | $28,745 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life of Hot Springs Hot Springs, AR | A | $20,000 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | Elevate Branson Branson, MO | A | $20,000 | paid | Support community homeless | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life of Atlanta Atlanta, GA | A | $15,150 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life of Oklahoma City Oklahoma City, OK | A | $10,000 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | Ozarks Water Watch Kimberling City, MO | A | $10,000 | paid | Support water quality in upper White River basin through research and action projects | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | Sports Catalyst Spring, TX | A | $10,000 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life of Kansas City Prairie Village, KS | A | $8,500 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life of Tulsa Tulsa, OK | A | $8,200 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life of Nashville Nashville, TN | A | $6,000 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | K-Life of Fayetteville Fayetteville, AR | A | $5,900 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2022 | Fellowship of Christian Athletes Branson, MO | A | $5,900 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202321959349301622 |
| 2021 | Kids Across America Branson, MO | A | $59,080 | paid | Support programs/camp for inner city children | 202211959349301726 |
| 2021 | K-Life Denver Englewood, CO | A | $23,900 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202211959349301726 |
| 2021 | Urban St Louis K-Life Saint Louis, MO | A | $17,000 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202211959349301726 |
| 2021 | K-Life National Branson, MO | A | $10,400 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202211959349301726 |
| 2021 | Ozarks Water Watch Kimberling City, MO | A | $10,000 | paid | Support water quality in upper White River basin through research and action projects | 202211959349301726 |
| 2021 | The Margin of Change Foundation Searcy, AR | A | $10,000 | paid | Support families with mental health issues | 202211959349301726 |
| 2021 | K-Life North Dallas Dallas, TX | A | $10,000 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202211959349301726 |
| 2021 | Fellowship of Christian Athletes Branson, MO | A | $8,300 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202211959349301726 |
| 2021 | The Forge for Families Houston, TX | A | $8,000 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202211959349301726 |
| 2021 | Young Life Glen Ellyn, IL | A | $5,445 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202211959349301726 |
| 2020 | K-Life National Branson, MO | A | $42,450 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202111969349300611 |
| 2020 | Kids Across America Branson, MO | A | $14,310 | paid | Support programs/camp for inner city children | 202111969349300611 |
| 2020 | Ozarks Water Watch Kimberling City, MO | A | $10,000 | paid | Support water quality in upper White River basin through research and action projects | 202111969349300611 |
| 2020 | K-Life of Tri-Lakes Branson, MO | A | $5,800 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202111969349300611 |
| 2020 | Young Life Glen Ellyn, IL | A | $5,100 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 202111969349300611 |
| 2018 | Kids Across America Branson, MO | A | $39,373 | paid | Support programs/camp for inner city children | 201911939349301121 |
| 2018 | K-Life of Tri-Lakes Branson, MO | A | $25,000 | paid | Support discipleship/fellowship of youth | 201911939349301121 |
| 2018 | Pulse Ministries Minneapolis, MN | A | $20,000 | paid | Support Christian evangelism ministries | 201911939349301121 |
| 2018 | Kanakuk Institute Branson, MO | A | $13,920 | paid | Support college students in seminary | 201911939349301121 |
| 2018 | Cape Foundation Forsyth, MO | A | $12,000 | paid | Support child abuse prevention and elimination | 201911939349301121 |
| 2018 | Woodland Hills Family Church Branson, MO | A | $10,000 | paid | Support church programs for families/children | 201911939349301121 |
| 2018 | Ozarks Water Watch Kimberling City, MO | A | $10,000 | paid | Support water quality in upper White River basin through research and action projects | 201911939349301121 |
| 2018 | Family Talk Colorado Springs, CO | A | $10,000 | paid | Support ministry teaching biblical principles that support marriage, family, child development. | 201911939349301121 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are the matcher's inference and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Source filings
Every figure above is traceable to one of these IRS e-file returns by its OBJECT_ID.
| Form | Tax year | Period end | Filed | Schema | IRS OBJECT_ID |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | 2023 | 2023-08-31 | not stated | 2022v5.0 | 202431979349302673 |
| 990 | 2022 | 2022-08-31 | not stated | 2021v4.2 | 202321959349301622 |
| 990 | 2021 | 2021-08-31 | not stated | 2020v4.2 | 202211959349301726 |
| 990 | 2020 | 2020-08-31 | not stated | 2019v5.2 | 202111969349300611 |
| 990 | 2018 | 2018-08-31 | not stated | 2017v2.3 | 201911939349301121 |
Derived from IRS Form 990 e-file XML; recipient identities from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The same rows as Parquet: manifest; as JSON: /api/funders/431815310.json.
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