The Kodosky Foundation
The Kodosky Foundation is a private foundation based in Austin, Texas. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including arts organizations, educational institutions, and community organizations. The filing also states that the foundation adopted a plan of termination effective October 30, 2024, and completed its final distribution on December 31, 2024.
The Kodosky Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kodosky Foundation gave $4.3M across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $227K), mostly in Texas. 5% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,313,646
- +1311.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $227,034
- +1385.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 5% first-time grantees (1 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (99% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kodosky Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7401 Coldwater Mountain Ct, Austin, TX 78730-3444
Phone: (512) 306-8379
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kodosky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Austin Community Foundation Inc ($4.1M). Together the top 10 received $4.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 85 grants of 94 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 1% to recipients in New York. Listed Texas recipients include organizations in Austin; the New York recipient was Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Kodosky Foundation open to new grantees?
5%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 19 grantees (5%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $4.1M; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $4.1M first-time, $7K repeat.
- 95% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1480% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $213K (2019) to $4.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $4.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Community Foundation Inc Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $4,076,646 |
| Austin Opera Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $55,000 |
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $40,000 |
| Austin Symphony Orchestra Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $16,000 |
| Austin Chamber Music Center Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Austin Classical Guitar Society Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Ballet Austin Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Conspirare Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $15,000 |
| Armstrong Community Music School Austin, TX | Organization's Exempt Purpose | $8,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets were not specified for 2024 in the information provided.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $42,504 | $4,335,065 | $4,313,646 | 19 | $4,318,370 | $67,016 | $185,488 |
| 2023 | $3,623,132 | $773,126 | $334,444 | $305,600 | 20 | $307,933 | $758,223 | $172,673 |
| 2022 | $3,184,450 | $511,001 | $253,879 | $240,000 | 18 | $241,638 | $501,260 | $167,855 |
| 2021 | $2,927,328 | $1,399,061 | $300,495 | $273,000 | 19 | $274,623 | $1,397,439 | $179,564 |
| 2020 | $1,828,762 | $134,897 | $234,372 | $230,000 | 18 | — | $133,211 | $191,644 |
| 2019 | $1,924,237 | $254,063 | $221,275 | $213,000 | 21 | — | $252,413 | $210,413 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kodosky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $185K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the information provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span the arts, education, and community work. For example, Austin Chamber Music Center says it creates chamber music experiences that connect, educate, and inspire its community; Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute says it educates leaders for technologically based careers; and Austin Community Foundation says it works to strengthen Central Texas by advancing economic mobility and housing affordability.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $4,313,646. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $4,076,646, with a median of $8,000. The largest grant was $4,076,646 to Austin Community Foundation. Other notable grants included $55,000 to Austin Opera, $40,000 to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, $25,000 to Austin Symphony Orchestra, and $16,000 to the University of Texas at Austin.
The filing describes the $4,076,646 distribution to Austin Community Foundation as part of the liquidation of the foundation’s assets. It states that the foundation adopted a termination plan effective October 30, 2024, and completed its final distribution on December 31, 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey L. Kodosky as president, treasurer, and director; Gail T. Kodosky as vice president, secretary, and director; Laura L. Walterman as director; and Karen Kodosky Tips as director.
The Kodosky Foundation is led by Jeffrey L. Kodosky, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey L. Kodosky
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail T. Kodosky
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kodosky Tips
Director
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura L. Walterman
Drector
Director → Drector, 2021
On filings since 2019
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Kodosky Foundation
How much does The Kodosky Foundation give each year?
The Kodosky Foundation gave $4.3M across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $306K across 20 grants.
What is The Kodosky Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kodosky Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $227,034, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kodosky Foundation that year got $4.1M on average.
Where does The Kodosky Foundation give grants?
The Kodosky Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (17 grants).
Who are The Kodosky Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kodosky Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Austin Community Foundation Inc ($4,076,646), Austin Opera ($55,000) and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 97% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does The Kodosky Foundation fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the information provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose stated missions span the arts, education, and community work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kodosky Foundation?
The foundation 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 ↑
How much is The Kodosky Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Kodosky Foundation reported a distributable amount of $185K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Kodosky Foundation's EIN?
The Kodosky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2802674. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does The Kodosky Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 4, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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