Kautz Family Foundation
The Kautz Family Foundation is a private foundation established in 1981 in New York and currently based in Tucson, Arizona. The foundation operates as a grantmaking organization that supports other 501(c)(3) qualified organizations through charitable contributions.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$43.2M
+2.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$4.2M
-3.1% YoY
Grant Count
58
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
-3.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kautz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary activity is to support, by contributions, other organizations qualifying for exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Trustees select grantee organizations based upon their knowledge of the organizations' activities.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Arts
- Higher education
- Children, youth, and social services
- Literacy
- Adult education
- Food security
Grantmaking
The foundation does not presently receive applications or conduct programs for donations in its activities. Grant selections are made by trustees based on their knowledge of organizations' activities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations primarily in Arizona, California, and New York.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Most Recent Data (2024):
- Total assets: $43,191,058 to $66,000,000
- Total giving: $4,231,062 to $4,410,233
- Total revenues: $3,534,958
- Total expenses: $4,816,894
IRS Filing: The foundation is required to file IRS Form 990-PF.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $43,191,058 | $42,297,981 | $43,612,078 |
| Revenue | $5,585,879 | $3,534,958 | $1,673,717 |
| Expenses | $4,632,339 | $4,816,894 | $4,050,295 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,410,233 | $4,535,189 | $3,698,236 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,363,773 | $1,653,112 | $1,321,658 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,153,365 | $2,900,357 | $2,858,306 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include UA Foundation ($600,000), Literacy Connects ($300,000), Carleton College ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Archaelogy Southwest TUCSON, AZ | charitable | $30,000 |
| Arizona Land Water TUCSON, AZ | charitable | $30,000 |
| Bright Prospect POMONA, CA | CHARITABLE | $35,000 |
| Carleton College NORTHFIELD, MN | CHARITABLE | $250,000 |
| Casa de los Ninos TUCSON, AZ | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| Community Food Bank TUCSON, AZ | CHARITABLE | $191,667 |
| Educational Enrightment Foundation TUCSON, AZ | CHARITABLE | $12,500 |
| Emerge Center TUCSON, AZ | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity TUCSON, AZ | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| Homicide Survivors INc TUCSON, AZ | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Leslie B. Kautz – Trustee
- Daniel P. Kautz – Trustee
- Martha Alejandro – Controller
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LESLIE B KAUTZ | Trustee | — | — |
| DANIEL P KAUTZ | Trustee | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Kautz Family Foundation has made significant contributions to higher education, including:
Kautz Family Foundation gives $1.5 million to Carl. H. Lindner College ofA $1.5 million gift to the Carl H. Lindner College of Business at the University of Cincinnati
Kautz Family Foundation gives $1.5 million to Carl. H. Lindner College ofA $2 million gift that solidified the establishment of The Kautz-Uible Economics Institute at UC's Carl H. Lindner College of Business
Kautz Family Foundation gives $1.5 million to Carl. H. Lindner College ofThe foundation has also supported educational initiatives in Tucson, including contributions to the Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers at the University of Arizona through the James Kautz Memorial Endowment, established to honor James Kautz, a retired Goldman Sachs partner who was instrumental in the foundation's philanthropic work.
Kautz Family Foundation gives $1.5 million to Carl. H. Lindner College ofSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kautz Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary activity is to support, by contributions, other organizations qualifying for exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Trustees select grantee organizations based upon their knowledge of the organizations' activities. Primary funding focus areas include: • Arts • Higher education • Children, youth, and social services • Literacy • Adult education • Food security
How do I apply for a grant from Kautz Family Foundation?
**Grant Activity:** • The foundation made 53 grants in recent fiscal year activity • Typical grant awards range from $5,000 to $615,000 • Median grant amount: $50,000 • Maximum grant amount: $600,000 **Recent Grants (2024):** • Literacy Connects: $300,000 • Carleton College: $250,000 • Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona: $216,667 • University of Cincinnati Foundation: recipient of multiple grants **Application Process:** The foundation does not presently receive applications or conduct pro…
Where does Kautz Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation funds organizations primarily in Arizona, California, and New York.
What size grants does Kautz Family Foundation award?
In 2025, Kautz Family Foundation awarded 58 grants totaling $4.2M — an average of about $73K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Kautz Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Kautz Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $3.2M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kautz Family Foundation's EIN?
Kautz Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3103149. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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