The Cody Family Foundation
The Cody Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $69K.
The Cody Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cody Family Foundation gave $55K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $54,500
- -48.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $6,813
- -35.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,750
- Total assets
- $1,030,090
- +0.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Cody Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Education Foundation ($20K). Together the top 8 received $55K.
Grant Size Distribution
44 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 44 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cody Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 127% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2024) to $106K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Education Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $20,000 |
| St Thomas Heritage Fund Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $12,000 |
| The People Concern Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $10,000 |
| Corpus Christi Parish Church Pacific Palisades, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $7,000 |
| Together in Mission Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $2,500 |
| Alzheimer's Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Bel-Air Bay Club Charitable Fund Pacific Palisades, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
| Westside Food Bank Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted Donation | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,030,090 | $69,090 | $62,682 | $54,500 | 8 | $54,500 | $68,740 | $42,980 |
| 2023 | $1,023,682 | $37,027 | $116,580 | $106,110 | 10 | $106,110 | $36,409 | $42,462 |
| 2022 | $1,103,235 | $97,741 | $65,243 | $56,610 | 9 | $56,610 | $96,853 | $46,601 |
| 2021 | $1,070,737 | $99,880 | $87,042 | $70,000 | 9 | $70,000 | $89,764 | $49,785 |
| 2020 | $1,057,899 | $-54,224 | $77,868 | $59,450 | 8 | — | $4,557 | $45,491 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cody Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $43K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cody Family Foundation is led by John P. Cody, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John P. Cody
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick M. Cody
CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria A. Cody
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Cody Family Foundation
How much does The Cody Family Foundation give each year?
The Cody Family Foundation gave $55K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $106K across 10 grants.
What is The Cody Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cody Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,750, and its average grant was $6,813, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cody Family Foundation give grants?
The Cody Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (5 grants) and Pacific Palisades, CA (2 grants).
Does The Cody Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cody Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Cody Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Cody Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Education Foundation ($20,000), St Thomas Heritage Fund ($12,000) and The People Concern ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Cody Family Foundation?
The Cody Family Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $55K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $43K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Cody Family Foundation's EIN?
The Cody Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4835278. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Cody Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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