The Cozza Family Foundation
The Cozza Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Santee, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $26K. Net investment income was $42K.
The Cozza Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Cozza Family Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,210
- +248.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,737
- +132.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,047,870
- +12.6% 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 October 2026.
Who The Cozza Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cristo Rey San Diego High School ($12K). Together the top 3 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Cozza Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 45% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 76% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $8K (2023) to $79K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cristo Rey San Diego High School San Diego, CA | General Program Support | $11,500 |
| Nativity Prep Academy San Diego, CA | General Program Support | $10,000 |
| Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church San Diego, CA | General Program Support | $4,710 |
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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 | $2,047,870 | $248,983 | $36,189 | $26,210 | 3 | $29,860 | $41,654 | $39,283 |
| 2023 | $1,819,148 | $211,605 | $19,742 | $7,525 | 2 | $12,875 | $14,617 | $52,803 |
| 2022 | $1,568,166 | $15,663 | $88,250 | $79,000 | 4 | $81,250 | $11,779 | $49,362 |
| 2021 | $1,736,086 | $434,636 | $55,261 | $47,700 | 5 | $48,364 | $27,739 | $45,600 |
| 2020 | $1,337,240 | $6,056 | $60,828 | $51,000 | 6 | — | $2,312 | $35,300 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Cozza Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $39K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Cozza Family Foundation is led by Frank Charles Cozza, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frank Charles Cozza
Chairman
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Cozza
CFO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharmin Marie Self
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 Cozza Family Foundation
How much does The Cozza Family Foundation give each year?
The Cozza Family Foundation gave $26K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $8K across 2 grants.
What is The Cozza Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Cozza Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,737, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Cozza Family Foundation give grants?
The Cozza 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 San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does The Cozza Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Cozza Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is The Cozza Family Foundation?
The Cozza Family Foundation reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $39K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Cozza Family Foundation?
The Cozza Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Housing & Shelter, based in Santee, CA. It holds $2.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Cozza Family Foundation's EIN?
The Cozza Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2847633. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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