The Kozmetsky Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation established in June 2015 and based in Dallas, Texas. Operating as a 501(c)(3) organization, the foundation functions as an independent, non-operating private foundation focused on philanthropic giving across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.7M
+2.4% YoY
Grant Count
21
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$130K
+17.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding areas include:
- Education and STEM education programming
- Youth services and youth sports
- Mental health initiatives
- Human services
- Arts access programs
- General operating support for nonprofits
The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting youth resilience programs, mental health services for young people, and educational initiatives in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 42 grants totaling approximately $2.88 million, including:
Grant Range
$10,000 to $600,000
Average Grant
amount: Varies by program
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Rhode Island, and New York, with particular emphasis on the Dallas/Texas region.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $69.3 million
- Total Revenue: $3.6 million
- Total Expenses: $2.8 million
- Total Liabilities: $1.85 million
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $65.97 million
- Total Revenue: $7.88 million
- Total Expenses: $4.99 million
- Total Giving: $2.73–$2.88 million
- Giving Rate: 4.5%
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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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dell Children's Foundation ($400,000), Ut Southwestern Medical Center ($300,000), Dell Medical School the University of Texas at Austin ($250,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARK HOUSE FOUNDATION RICHARDSON, TX | SUPPORT FOR AGENCY THAT PROVIDES SAFE, LOW COST TEMPORARY HOUSING FOR OUT OF TOWN PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES WHILE UNDERGOING EXTENDED MEDICAL TREATMENT IN THE DALLAS AREA | $20,000 |
| BAYLOR HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FOUNDATION DBA BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE DALLAS FDN DALLAS, TX | SUPPORT FOR A RESEARCH STUDY ON THE USE OF GLP1 INHIBITORS TO PREVENT BREAST CANCER RECURRENCE IN PATIENTS WHO ARE OBESE | $135,000 |
| BIG THOUGHT DALLAS, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO FUND FRONT LINE PROGRAM STAFF SALARY INCREASES | $140,000 |
| CHILD POVERTY ACTION LAB (CPAL) DALLAS, TX | SUPPORT FOR HOUSING PROGRAMMING TO ENSURE THAT ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO A HEALTHY HOME ENVIRONMENT | $40,000 |
| DELL CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION AUSTIN, TX | SUPPORT TO ESTABLISH THE KOZMETSKY FAMILY FOUNDATION ENDOWED CHAIR IN PEDIATRIC EPILEPSY | $400,000 |
| DELL MEDICAL SCHOOL THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN AUSTIN, TX | SUPPORT FOR THE AMPLIFY CENTER TO INCREASE ACCESS TO EARLY INTERVENTION FOR SERIOUS MENTAL ILLNESS AFFECTING YOUNG ADULTS | $250,000 |
| FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM DALLAS, TX | SUPPORT TO DEVELOP A WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS LAB FOR FUTURE AEROSPACE PROFESSIONALS | $80,000 |
| FRONTIERS OF FLIGHT MUSEUM DALLAS, TX | SUPPORT FOR THE YOUTH AEROSPACE-STEM INITIATIVE PROGRAM | $140,000 |
| HOUSING FORWARD DALLAS, TX | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT AN EFFECTIVE HOMELESS RESPONSES SYSTEM IN DALLAS AND COLLIN COUNTIES | $140,000 |
| HUNTERSEVEN FOUNDATION PROVIDENCE, RI | SUPPORT TO BUILD CAPACITY AND ENHANCE THEIR ABILITY TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO SPECIAL OPERATIONS MILITARY VETERANS | $150,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board of Trustees:
- Sarah K. Miller — President and Chair (10 hours/week)
- Gregory A. Kozmetsky — Vice President and Vice Chair (2 hours/week)
- Chris Miller — Treasurer (30 hours/week, compensation: $78,000–$80,340)
- Cynthia H. Kozmetsky — Secretary (2 hours/week)
- Kimberly H. Kozmetsky — Trustee (2 hours/week)
- Aaron W. Kozmetsky — Trustee (2 hours/week)
- Tracey D. Kozmetsky — Trustee (2 hours/week)
The foundation maintains a staff of 2 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREGORY A KOZMETSKY | TRUSTEE, VP, VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CYNTHIA H KOZMETSKY | TRUSTEE, SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SARAH K MILLER | TRUSTEE, PRESIDENT, CHAIR | 10 | — |
| CHRIS MILLER | TRUSTEE, TREASURER | 30 | $80,340 |
| TRACEY D KOZMETSKY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| AARON W KOZMETSKY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| KIMBERLY H KOZMETSKY | TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3949 Maple Avenue, Suite 350 Dallas, TX 75219
Phone: 214-462-9000 or 214-462-9013
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Kozmetsky Family Foundation fund?
The foundation's primary funding areas include: • Education and STEM education programming • Youth services and youth sports • Mental health initiatives • Human services • Arts access programs • General operating support for nonprofits The foundation has demonstrated particular interest in supporting youth resilience programs, mental health services for young people, and educational initiatives in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
How do I apply for a grant from Kozmetsky Family Foundation?
**Grant Characteristics:** • Typical grant range: $10,000 to $600,000 • Median grant amount: $100,000 • Average grant amount: Varies by program **Recent Grant Activity (2023):** The foundation made 42 grants totaling approximately $2.88 million, including: • $400,000 to Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute for Texas for trauma and resilience support programming • $200,000 to America's Frontier Fund for venture studio development with UT Austin • $150,000 to Wonders and Worries for illness edu…
Where does Kozmetsky Family Foundation make grants?
The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas, Rhode Island, and New York, with particular emphasis on the Dallas/Texas region.
What size grants does Kozmetsky Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Kozmetsky Family Foundation awarded 21 grants totaling $2.7M — an average of about $130K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kozmetsky Family Foundation's EIN?
Kozmetsky Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2082155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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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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