Kautz Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyTucson, Arizona · EIN 13-3103149 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $25,000 and $100,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
48% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UA Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $600,000 |
| Carleton College | Northfield, MN | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Social Good Fund Inc | Richond, CA | Charitable support | $200,000 |
| Community Food Bank | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $191,667 |
| University of Cinncinati Foundation | Cincinnati, OH | Charitable | $145,250 |
| Salvation Army | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Time for Change Foundation | San Bernardino, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Anti-Recidivism Coalition | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Usc Sol Price Center | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | charitable | $100,000 |
| Western Center on Law and Poverty | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Saguaro City Music Theatre | Oro Valley, AZ | Unrestricted support | $60,000 |
| Giffords Law Center | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $55,000 |
| ACLU Foundation of So California | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $55,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Tucson Sympony Orchestra | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $50,000 |
| My Friends Place | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Community Coalition for Substance a | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Fund for Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Program for Torture Victims | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Homicide Survivors INc | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Spondylitis Association of America | Van Nuys, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| St Phillips in the HIlls Parish | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Vassar College | Poughkeepsie, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Westside Family Health Center | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Southside Presbyterian Church | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mission Asset Fund | San Francisco, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Mexican American Legal Defense Educ | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Sister Jose' Womens Center | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted support | $25,000 |
| Interfaith Community Services | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Our Family Services Inc | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Educational Enrightment Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Old Pueblo Community Services | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $12,500 |
| Emerge Center | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| TMC Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| San Miguel High School | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Imago Dei Middle School | Tucson, AZ | Charitable | $5,000 |
The return also lists 21 grants to individuals ($1,459,145). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,231,062 | 58 |
| 2023 | $4,364,417 | 58 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 20, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202542939349100124
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3103149
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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