Cozad Family Foundation
Historical FunderAuburn, Michigan · EIN 83-4403008 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $3,359.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KATHY J COZAD COZAD FAMILY FOUNDATI |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 96, AUBURN MI 48611 |
| Phone | 9897513129 |
| Form and materials | SPECIFIC PURPOSE FOR WHICH FUNDS ARE BEING REQUESTED |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER FUNDS EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES AS PERMITTED FOR ORGANIZATIONS DEFINED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, PRIMARILY THE MAKING OF GRANTS (I) TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR THE CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE FEDERAL TAX CODE, WITH AN EMPHASIS PRIMARILY ON MICHIGAN BASED ORGANIZATIONS THAT SUPPORT EDUCATION, VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS, HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, WATER CONSERVATION AND FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE HABITAT MANAGEMENT, AND (II) TO THE UNITED STATES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OR TO STATE OR LOCAL UNITS OF GOVERNMENT FOR PUBLIC PURPOSES. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
8% of grants went outside Michigan.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Music Society | Ann Arbor, MI | General fund | $20,000 |
| Alma College | Alma, MI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Michigan Trout Unlimited | Dewitt, MI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Ruth Ellis Center | Highland Park, MI | General fund | $5,000 |
| Sleep in Heavenly Peace | Phoenix, AZ | General fund | $5,000 |
| Saginaw My Michigan | Saginaw, MI | General fund | $3,359 |
| Stand With Trans | Farmington, MI | General fund | $2,500 |
| Bay Veterans Foundation | Bay City, MI | General fund | $2,000 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Paws at play | $2,000 |
| Can Council Bay County | Bay City, MI | General fund | $2,000 |
| My Michigan Medical Center Foundation | Saginaw, MI | General fund | $2,000 |
| Headwaters Land Conservancy | Gaylord, MI | General fund | $1,500 |
| Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy | Bay City, MI | General fund | $1,500 |
| Little Traverse Conservancy | Harbor Springs, MI | General fund | $1,500 |
| Hidden Harvest | Saginaw, MI | General fund | $1,500 |
| Food Bank of Eastern Michigan | Flint, MI | General fund | $1,500 |
| Saginaw Community Foundation | Saginaw, MI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Lutheran Campus Ministries | Ann Arbor, MI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Catholic Family Services | Bay City, MI | General fund | $1,000 |
| Clarke Historical Library | Mount Pleasant, MI | General fund | $500 |
| Center for Michigan Bridge | Lansing, MI | General fund | $500 |
| Lovells Township Historical Society | Grayling, MI | General fund | $500 |
| Anglers of the Ausable | Troy, MI | General fund | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $66,359 | 23 |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $50,300 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202621289349101637
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-4403008
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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