The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation
The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Toms River, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing states that its charitable giving is limited to charities whose purpose includes religious, charitable, scientific, literacy, or education activities.
The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation gave $87K across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in New Jersey. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $86,785
- +33.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +57.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,972
- -15.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $146,138
- -7.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (11 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says charitable giving requests should be made in writing. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Awards are restricted to charities whose purpose is limited to and includes religious, charitable, scientific, literacy, or education activities. Mark Kotzas is listed as the contact for requests.
- Contact
Application contact: Mark Kotzas
Mailing address: 81 East Water Street 1A, Toms River, NJ 08753
Phone: (732) 244-4900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Community Medical Center Foundation ($23K). Together the top 10 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
166 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 166 grants of 166 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 90% of grant dollars went to recipients in New Jersey. Massachusetts and New York each received 3%, while Minnesota and New Hampshire each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 44 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 48% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2020) to $87K (2024). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $87K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Medical Center Foundation Toms River, NJ | Charitable | $22,500 |
| Just Believe Inc Toms River, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Providence House Whiting, NJ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity Toms River, NJ | Charitable | $3,750 |
| Ocean County College Foundation Toms River, NJ | Charitable | $3,100 |
| JBJ Soul Kitchen Toms River, NJ | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Fortis Foundation Holmdel, NJ | Charitable | $2,900 |
| Open Arms Brick, NJ | Charitable | $2,525 |
| Delaware Valley Food Pantry Lambertville, NJ | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Hope Sheds Light Toms River, NJ | Charitable | $2,000 |
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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 | $146,138 | $81,500 | $93,198 | $86,785 | 44 | $86,135 | $81,500 | $83,665 |
| 2023 | $157,503 | $51,674 | $70,568 | $65,025 | 28 | $64,025 | $51,674 | $65,746 |
| 2022 | $176,580 | $79,360 | $71,106 | $64,675 | 35 | $64,175 | $79,360 | $59,537 |
| 2021 | $169,033 | $64,039 | $68,951 | $67,050 | 35 | $66,800 | $64,039 | $64,006 |
| 2020 | $173,055 | $16,359 | $37,031 | $35,550 | 24 | — | $16,359 | $47,045 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $84K 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
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing limits its charitable giving to charities whose purpose is limited to and includes religious, charitable, scientific, literacy, or education activities.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Community Medical Center Foundation says it supports Community Medical Center’s charitable purposes, programs, and services, including healthcare for people regardless of ability to pay. Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity describes its work as building and repairing homes with families. Ocean County College Foundation says it provides student scholarships, awards, loans, and community programs. Other 2024 grantees describe work providing supplemental food, educating youth and families about substance abuse, and promoting animal welfare and adoption.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $86,785. Grants ranged from $250 to $22,500, with a median of $1,000.
Among the largest 2024 grants were $22,500 to Community Medical Center Foundation; $5,000 each to Just Believe Inc and Providence House; $3,750 to Northern Ocean Habitat for Humanity; $3,100 to Ocean County College Foundation; and $3,000 to JBJ Soul Kitchen. Other grants included $2,900 to Fortis Foundation, $2,525 to Open Arms, and $2,500 to Delaware Valley Food Pantry.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Mark Kotzas and Stephen B Kotzas as trustees.
The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Mark Kotzas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen B Kotzas
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation
How much does The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation gave $87K across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $65K across 28 grants.
What is The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,972, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Toms River, NJ (15 grants), New York, NY (3 grants), Brick, NJ (2 grants) and Forked River, NJ (2 grants).
Does The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 44 grants with a stated purpose on The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (44 grants).
Who are The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Community Medical Center Foundation ($22,500), Just Believe Inc ($5,000) and Providence House ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation?
The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation reported $146K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $86K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No separate mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 filing limits its charitable giving to charities whose purpose is limited to and includes religious, charitable, scientific, literacy, or education activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation?
The filing says charitable giving requests should be made in writing. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-6172356. 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. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Kotzas Family Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-kotzas-family-charitable-foundation-morg_5d12f09cffea4018a434d9809cab308c
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