John A Kozel Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
John A Kozel Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Bismarck, North Dakota. In tax year 2025 it gave $20,100 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$20,100
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$481,302
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $16,100 the year before.
5% of its 2025 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 | $16,600 | 12 | $423,923 |
| 2024 | $16,100 | 21 | $437,133 |
| 2025 | $20,100 | 21 | $481,302 |
How to apply
| Contact | William J Kozel 5551 175th Avenue NW, Bismarck, ND 58503 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (701) 258-4000 |
| What to submit | Written applications only |
What John A Kozel Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to North Dakota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Dakota | 14 | $14,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $2,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $1,000 |
| Kansas | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abused Adult Resource Center | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Aid Inc | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Amensty Intrernational | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Heartview Foundation | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Ministry on the Margins | General charitable purposes | $1,500 |
| Catholic Relief Services | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Central Dakota Humane Society | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Dream Center Bismarck | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Furry Friends Rockin Rescue | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Heaven's Helper Soup Cafe | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| San Alfonso Mission | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| St Bernard Mission School | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| St Joseph Indian School | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Youthworks | General charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Brave the Shave | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| ND Elks Camp Grassick | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Pax Christi | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Women's Care Center | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| Zach's Foundation | General charitable purposes | $500 |
| National Audubon Society | General charitable purposes | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- William J Kozel
- Lisa Kozel
Questions people ask
Does John A Kozel Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does John A Kozel Charitable Trust give?
$20,100 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs John A Kozel Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists William J Kozel (Trustee) and Lisa Kozel (Trustee).
What does John A Kozel Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and education.