The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel
The Edward R and Elizabeth A Kozel is a private foundation based in Arvada, Colorado. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations providing food assistance, crisis and housing support, services for veterans, and job-related support.
The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel at a glance
In short: The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel gave $325K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in California. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $325,000
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $4,675,652
- -0.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19203 W 95Th Lane, Arvada, CO 80007
Phone: (925) 381-4816
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Youth Homes ($40K). Together the top 10 received $270K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (83%), Georgia (6%), Virginia (6%), and Pennsylvania (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $25K; repeat grants $25K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 85% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 107% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $210K (2022) to $325K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Homes Walnut Creek, CA | Assistance for the Needy | $40,000 |
| Plumas Crisis Intervention & Resource Center Quincy, CA | Crisis, Safety, and Housing Support | $30,000 |
| Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano Concord, CA | Hunger Relief | $25,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes Martinez, CA | Aid to the Suffering | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa County Martinez, CA | Aid to Poor and Suffering | $25,000 |
| Monument Crisis Center Concord, CA | Aid to Marginalized Families | $25,000 |
| Open Heart Kitchen Livermore, CA | Hunger Relief | $25,000 |
| Opportunity Junction Antioch, CA | Professional Job Support Services | $25,000 |
| White Pony Express Concord, CA | Hunger Relief | $25,000 |
| YMCA Sonoma County Santa Rosa, CA | Domestic Violence Services | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,675,652 | $358,701 | $373,160 | $325,000 | 13 | $329,470 | $315,134 | $307,224 |
| 2024 | $4,683,729 | $349,498 | $353,790 | $300,000 | 13 | $300,000 | $293,964 | $283,348 |
| 2023 | $4,688,021 | $636,362 | $324,128 | $275,000 | 14 | $275,000 | $264,983 | $268,180 |
| 2022 | $4,375,787 | $284,217 | $238,336 | $210,000 | 13 | $210,000 | $255,981 | $249,035 |
| 2021 | $4,329,906 | $449,544 | $278,882 | $252,000 | 14 | $252,000 | $422,737 | $247,222 |
| 2020 | $4,159,244 | $307,881 | $253,238 | $227,000 | 12 | — | $286,557 | $231,035 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel reported a distributable amount of $307K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as hunger relief, crisis assistance, services for young people, employment support, and veterans’ well-being.
The grantees describe their work in their own terms. Youth Homes Inc says it supports foster youth and other young people through mental and behavioral health services. White Pony Express describes its mission as providing access to good food and says its food rescue program recovers surplus food for delivery to people in need. Opportunity Junction says it helps Contra Costa County job seekers develop skills and confidence for careers leading to financial security. Monument Crisis Center describes providing food, education, assistance, and referrals in crisis situations. Heroic Gardens says it improves the well-being of veterans and their families through therapeutic horticulture and nature-based wellness programming.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $325,000. Grants ranged from $15,000 to $40,000, with a median of $25,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $40,000 to Youth Homes; $30,000 to Plumas Crisis Intervention & Resource Center; and $25,000 each to Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano, Loaves and Fishes, Meals on Wheels of Contra Costa County, Monument Crisis Center, Open Heart Kitchen, Opportunity Junction, White Pony Express, and YMCA Sonoma County. It also awarded $20,000 to Team RWB and $20,000 to Honor Flight Network. Heroic Gardens received $15,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kim Marie Fogarty and Stephen J Kozel as directors.
The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kim Marie Fogarty
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$150 (2025)
Stephen J. Kozel
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth A. Kozel (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $150, to Kim Marie Fogarty (Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel
How much does The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel give each year?
The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel gave $325K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $300K across 13 grants.
What is The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel's typical grant size?
The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel that year got $25K on average.
Where does The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel give grants?
The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Georgia (6%) and Virginia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Concord, CA (3 grants) and Martinez, CA (2 grants).
Does The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hunger Relief" (3 grants).
Who are The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel's largest grantees?
The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel's largest 2025 grantees include Youth Homes ($40,000), Plumas Crisis Intervention & Resource Center ($30,000) and Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel?
The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $329K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $307K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants include support for organizations working in areas such as hunger relief, crisis assistance, services for young people, employment support, and veterans’ well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel's EIN?
The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 68-0454796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Edward R and Elizabeth a Kozel accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
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