The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Toms River, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $86,135 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $22,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$86,135
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$22,500
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees52%
Giving in 2024 was up from $64,025 the year before.
52% of its 2024 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 | $64,025 | 28 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $86,135 | 44 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mark Kotzas 81 East Water Street 1A, Toms River, NJ 08753 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (732) 244-4900 |
| What to submit | Charitable giving requests should be in writing. |
| Restrictions | Foundation charitable giving is to charities whose purpose is limited to and including Religious, Charitable, Scientific, Literacy or Education |
What The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 34 | $77,685 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $3,000 |
| New York | 3 | $2,600 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Center Foundation | Charitable | $22,500 |
| Just Believe Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Providence House | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity | Charitable | $3,750 |
| Ocean County College Foundation | Charitable | $3,100 |
| JBJ Soul Kitchen | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Fortis Foundation | Charitable | $2,900 |
| Open Arms | Charitable | $2,525 |
| Delaware Valley Food Pantry | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hope Sheds Light | Charitable | $2,000 |
| United Way of Monmouth Ocean Counti | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Woodland Vol Fire and EMS Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Ocean's Harbor House Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Jersey Shore Animal Center | Charitable | $2,000 |
| The Friends of Island Beach State P | Charitable | $1,660 |
| Marty's Place | Charitable | $1,500 |
| John F Peto Museum | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Special Olympics | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Catholic Charities Providence House | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Associated Humane Societies | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Caring for Children | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Hosp Network | Charitable | $1,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | Charitable | $1,000 |
| SPCA International | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of the US | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Caregiver Volunteers of Central Jer | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Toms River PBA 137 Vest A Cop | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Ebenezer Foundation | Charitable | $1,000 |
| CASA of Ocean County | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Popcorn Park Animal Refuge | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Garden State Philharmonic | Charitable | $1,000 |
| International Fund for Animal Welfa | Charitable | $1,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Charitable | $600 |
| 21 Plus Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Covenant House NJ - Newark | Charitable | $500 |
| Dream Factory of NJ | Charitable | $500 |
| Save Barnegat Bay | Charitable | $500 |
| I Pink I Can | Charitable | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Kotzas
- Stephen B Kotzas
Questions people ask
Does The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation give?
$86,135 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Kotzas (Trustee) and Stephen B Kotzas (Trustee).
What does The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, environment and conservation and animals.