Cozad Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Cozad Family Foundation is a private foundation in Auburn, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $66,359 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$66,359
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2025 was up from $53,000 the year before.
44% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $50,300 | 16 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 14 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $66,359 | 23 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kathy J Cozad Cozad Family Foundati PO Box 96, Auburn, MI 48611 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (989) 751-3129 |
| What to submit | Specific purpose for which funds are being requested |
| Restrictions | The foundation is organized to receive and administer funds exclusively for charitable and educational purposes as permitted for organizations defined in section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, primarily the making of grants (i) to other organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code, with an emphasis primarily on Michigan based organizations that support education, visual and performing arts, health and human services, water conservation and fisheries and wildlife habitat management, and (II) to the united states federal government or to state or local units of government for public purposes. |
What Cozad Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 21 | $59,359 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Music Society | General fund | $20,000 |
| Alma College | General fund | $5,000 |
| Michigan Trout Unlimited | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ruth Ellis Center | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | General fund | $5,000 |
| Saginaw My Michigan | General fund | $3,359 |
| Stand With Trans | General fund | $2,500 |
| Bay Veterans Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Paws at play | $2,000 |
| Can Council Bay County | General fund | $2,000 |
| My Michigan Medical Center Foundation | General fund | $2,000 |
| Headwaters Land Conservancy | General fund | $1,500 |
| Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy | General fund | $1,500 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | General fund | $1,500 |
| Hidden Harvest | General fund | $1,500 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan | General fund | $1,500 |
| Saginaw Community Foundation | General fund | $1,000 |
| Lutheran Campus Ministries | General fund | $1,000 |
| Catholic Family Services | General fund | $1,000 |
| Clarke Historical Library | General fund | $500 |
| Center for Michigan Bridge | General fund | $500 |
| Lovells Township Historical Society | General fund | $500 |
| Anglers of the Ausable | General fund | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Kathy J Cozad
- David Cozad
- Alyssa Cozad
- Kyle D Cozad
Questions people ask
Does Cozad Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Cozad Family Foundation give?
$66,359 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Cozad Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kathy J Cozad (President), David Cozad (Vice President), Alyssa Cozad (Secretary) and Kyle D Cozad (Treasurer).
What does Cozad Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.