William J Codiga Family Foundation
The William J Codiga Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Cruz, California. In 2024, it awarded 50 grants totaling $176,272, with grant purposes described as supporting the community.
William J Codiga Family Foundation at a glance
In short: William J Codiga Family Foundation gave $176K across 50 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in California. 6% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $176,272
- +7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 50
- +13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,525
- -5.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $1,452,631
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (3 of 50, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (99% 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 William J Codiga Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists William J Codiga as the contact, says no form is required, and lists award restrictions as not applicable.
- Review Cycle
- Not applicable.
- Deadline
- Not applicable.
- Contact
Application contact: William J Codiga
Mailing address: 525 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Phone: (831) 722-9922
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who William J Codiga Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kuumbwa ($34K). Together the top 10 received $134K.
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 237 grants of 240 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 1% to recipients in Arizona; the filing also lists recipients in Washington, D.C., and Maryland at 0% each. Many listed grantees are in Santa Cruz County, including organizations in Santa Cruz, Watsonville, Scotts Valley, and Freedom.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
Cities
Is William J Codiga Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 50 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $667; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−16%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 228% 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 $130K (2022) to $209K (2021). In 2024 it made 50 grants totaling $176K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kuumbwa Santa Cruz, CA | To Support the Community. | $34,162 |
| Agricultural History Project (AHP) Watsonville, CA | To Support the Community. | $30,000 |
| Family Service Agency of the Central Coast Santa Cruz, CA | To Support the Community. | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz County Santa Cruz, CA | To Support the Community. | $10,000 |
| Grey Bears Santa Cruz, CA | To Support the Community. | $10,000 |
| Hospice Caring Project of SC County Scotts Valley, CA | To Support the Community. | $5,000 |
| Sacramento District Dental Foundation Sacramento, CA | To Support the Community. | $5,000 |
| Salvation Army Santa Cruz, CA | To Support the Community. | $5,000 |
| Food What Inc Santa Cruz, CA | To Support the Community. | $5,000 |
| Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project Santa Cruz, CA | To Support the Community. | $5,000 |
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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 | $1,452,631 | $155,724 | $179,395 | $176,272 | 50 | $176,272 | $30,724 | $77,152 |
| 2023 | $1,461,018 | $217,966 | $167,092 | $164,227 | 44 | $164,227 | $17,966 | $76,875 |
| 2022 | $1,398,093 | $200,334 | $132,987 | $130,091 | 49 | $130,091 | $334 | $74,469 |
| 2021 | $1,330,746 | $200,515 | $211,698 | $208,802 | 50 | — | $515 | $71,196 |
| 2020 | $1,341,929 | $195,669 | $135,206 | $132,413 | 47 | — | $669 | $70,890 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, William J Codiga Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $77K 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 foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions describe work in senior wellbeing, family housing and support services, youth technology access, agriculture, conservation, and children’s learning. For example, Grey Bears says it improves seniors’ health and wellbeing through volunteerism and community participation. Pajaro Valley Shelter Services says it provides families with a path toward self-sufficient futures through housing and supportive services. Digital NEST says it works to provide technology and resources to young people in underserved communities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 50 grants totaling $176,272. Grant amounts ranged from $30 to $34,162, with a median grant of $1,000.
The largest 2024 grants included $34,162 to Kuumbwa, $30,000 to Agricultural History Project, and $25,000 to Family Service Agency of the Central Coast. Other grants included $10,000 each to Boys & Girls Club of Santa Cruz County and Grey Bears, and $5,000 each to Hospice Caring Project of SC County, Sacramento District Dental Foundation, Salvation Army, Food What Inc, and Monterey Bay Salmon and Trout Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William J Codiga as chief executive officer and Cloy M Codiga as secretary.
William J Codiga Family Foundation is led by William J. Codiga, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J. Codiga
Chief Executive Officer
Trustee → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cloy M. Codiga
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
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 William J Codiga Family Foundation
How much does William J Codiga Family Foundation give each year?
William J Codiga Family Foundation gave $176K across 50 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $164K across 44 grants.
What is William J Codiga Family Foundation's typical grant size?
William J Codiga Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $3,525, across 50 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from William J Codiga Family Foundation that year got $667 on average.
Where does William J Codiga Family Foundation give grants?
William J Codiga Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Cruz, CA (21 grants), Watsonville, CA (8 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and Sacramento, CA (2 grants).
Does William J Codiga Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 50 grants with a stated purpose on William J Codiga Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support the Community." (50 grants).
Who are William J Codiga Family Foundation's largest grantees?
William J Codiga Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kuumbwa ($34,162), Agricultural History Project (AHP) ($30,000) and Family Service Agency of the Central Coast ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is William J Codiga Family Foundation?
William J Codiga Family Foundation reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $176K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $77K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does William J Codiga Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees include organizations whose own missions describe work in senior wellbeing, family housing and support services, youth technology access, agriculture, conservation, and children’s learning. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from William J Codiga Family Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is William J Codiga Family Foundation's EIN?
William J Codiga Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0066260. 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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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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