The KOZ Foundation
The KOZ Foundation is a private foundation based in Dallas, Texas. In 2024, it reported 42 grants totaling $894,321, including support for arts and cultural organizations, mental health services, and youth programs.
The KOZ Foundation at a glance
In short: The KOZ Foundation gave $894K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $894,321
- +48.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +61.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $21,293
- -8.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $13,861,023
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The KOZ Foundation
- 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: 8750 N Central Expressway 630, Dallas, TX 75231
Phone: (214) 922-9727
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The KOZ Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nasher Sculpture Center Operating Endowment Fund ($75K). Together the top 10 received $437K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 70 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas and 4% to recipients in Massachusetts.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
How The KOZ Foundation gives
- 33% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $894K (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $894K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nasher Sculpture Center Operating Endowment Fund Dallas, TX | Garden Circle Program & Nasher Prize | $75,000 |
| Dallas Black Dance Theatre Dallas, TX | Dallas Black Dance Academy General Operating | $50,000 |
| Hugs CAF Inc McKinney, TX | Hugs Cafe at Meadows | $50,000 |
| Metrocare Dallas, TX | 2024 Mental Health & Intellectual Disability Innovation Center | $50,000 |
| Outloud Dallas Dallas, TX | Restored: Mobile Well-Being Studio for Mental Health | $42,175 |
| Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health Boston, MA | Emotional Well-Being and Physical Health Summer Short Course | $40,000 |
| Big Thought Dallas, TX | Big Thought's Creative Solutions Program | $30,000 |
| Dallas Theater Center Dallas, TX | Public Works Pageant Program | $30,000 |
| Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region Dallas, TX | Case management and mental health services for students offered to students in North Texas | $25,000 |
| Community Does It Dallas, TX | General Operating Support for Community Does It | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 42 grants in 2024, 26 in 2023, and 2 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,861,023 | $2,499,714 | $1,385,737 | $894,321 | 42 | $1,083,990 | $1,343,348 | $826,443 |
| 2023 | $12,802,292 | $1,206,490 | $1,013,721 | $601,813 | 26 | $691,851 | $236,641 | $710,877 |
| 2022 | $12,230,319 | $16,407,105 | $85,639 | $15,047 | 2 | $24,858 | $4,656,645 | $251,812 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The KOZ Foundation reported a distributable amount of $826K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and projects. For example, Dallas Black Dance Theatre describes its mission as creating and producing contemporary and modern dance through performances and educational programs; Big Thought says its mission is to make imagination part of everyday learning and address the opportunity gap; and OutLoud Dallas says its mission is to amplify youth voice and value young people, change-makers, storytellers, and artists.
Grant purposes also included mental health and student services. For instance, Metrocare received support for its Mental Health & Intellectual Disability Innovation Center, and Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region received support for case management and mental health services for students in North Texas.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $894,321. Grant amounts ranged from $46 to $75,000, with a median of $22,500. Among the largest grants were $75,000 to the Nasher Sculpture Center Operating Endowment Fund for its Garden Circle Program and Nasher Prize; $50,000 each to Dallas Black Dance Theatre, Hugs Café, and Metrocare; and $42,175 to OutLoud Dallas.
Other 2024 grants included $40,000 to Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health for an emotional well-being and physical health summer short course, and $30,000 each to Big Thought and Dallas Theater Center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Cynthia Yung Leano as president and Rachel Hersh, Daniel Hersh, and Julie H Kosnik as trustees.
The KOZ Foundation is led by Cynthia Yung Leano, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cynthia Yung Leano
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$85K (2023) → $173K (2024)
Daniel Hersh
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie H. Kosnik
Trustee
President → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Hersh
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kristi D. Bernstein (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Rick Jo'brien (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Valerie J. Dillard (2021–2022) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $173K, to Cynthia Yung Leano (President).
Frequently asked questions about The KOZ Foundation
How much does The KOZ Foundation give each year?
The KOZ Foundation gave $894K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $602K across 26 grants.
What is The KOZ Foundation's typical grant size?
The KOZ Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $22,500, and its average grant was $21,293, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The KOZ Foundation give grants?
The KOZ Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (37 grants).
Does The KOZ Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 19% of The KOZ Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 42) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The KOZ Foundation's largest grantees?
The KOZ Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nasher Sculpture Center Operating Endowment Fund ($75,000), Dallas Black Dance Theatre ($70,000 across 2 grants) and Hugs CAF Inc ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The KOZ Foundation?
The KOZ Foundation reported $13.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $826K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The KOZ Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of organizations and projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The KOZ Foundation?
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 KOZ Foundation's EIN?
The KOZ Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0973578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The KOZ Foundation 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.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The KOZ Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-koz-foundation-morg_343a3925aa024cfbb6cfbff7c09fcc1d
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