Kautz Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kautz Family Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.2 million in 58 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $600,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.2 million
- Number of grants58
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$600,000
- Assets$66.2 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.4 million the year before.
11% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $4.4 million | 58 | $63.5 million |
| 2024 | $4.2 million | 58 | $66.2 million |
How to apply
Kautz Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Kautz Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 29 | $2.0 million |
| California | 24 | $1.7 million |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $145,250 |
| New York | 2 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $65,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UA Foundation | Charitable | $600,000 |
| Literacy Connects | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Carleton College | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | Charitable support | $200,000 |
| Community Food Bank | Charitable | $191,667 |
| University of Cinncinati Foundation | Charitable | $145,250 |
| Students Run la | Charitable | $140,000 |
| Tucson Botanical Gardens | Charitable | $126,645 |
| Southern California Grantmakers | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Salvation Army | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Time for Change Foundation | Charitable | $100,000 |
| A New Way of Life | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Anti-Recidivism Coalition | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Peace Over Violence | Charitable | $100,000 |
| USC Sol Price Center | Charitable | $100,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Arizona | charitable | $100,000 |
| Western Center on Law and Poverty | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Pro Publica | Charitable | $75,000 |
| High Country News | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Saguaro City Music Theatre | Unrestricted support | $60,000 |
| Parkinson Wellness Recovery | Unrestricted support | $60,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | Charitable | $55,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of So California | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Heart of Los Angeles Youth | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Peer Health Exchange | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Tucson Sympony Orchestra | Charitable | $50,000 |
| My Friends Place | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Community Coalition for Substance A | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Initiate Justice | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Fund for Santa Barbara | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Program for Torture Victims | Charitable | $50,000 |
| St Luke's Home | Unrestricted support | $50,000 |
| Bright Prospect | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Archaelogy Southwest | charitable | $30,000 |
| Arizona Land Water | charitable | $30,000 |
| Homicide Survivors INc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Spondylitis Association of America | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Phillips in the HIlls Parish | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Vassar College | Charitable | $25,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Leslie B Kautz
- Daniel P Kautz
Questions people ask
Does Kautz Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kautz Family Foundation give?
$4.2 million in tax year 2024, across 58 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Kautz Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Leslie B Kautz (Trustee) and Daniel P Kautz (Trustee).
What does Kautz Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and health.