William J Codiga Family Foundation
Historical FunderSanta Cruz, California · EIN 77-0066260 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2023)$176K
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$1.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $2,500.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2023):
| Contact | WILLIAM J CODIGA |
|---|---|
| Address | 525 HIGH STREET, SANTA CRUZ CA 95060 |
| Phone | 8317229922 |
| Form and materials | NO FORM |
| Deadlines | NOT APPLICABLE |
| Restrictions | NOT APPLICABLE |
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
10% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Pajaro Valley Shelter Services | Watsonville, CA | To support the community. | $4,000 |
| Califonria Trout | San Francisco, CA | To support the community. | $2,500 |
| Pajaro Rescue Mission | Watsonville, CA | To support the community. | $2,500 |
| Digital Nest | Watsonville, CA | To support the community. | $2,500 |
| Pajaro Valley Historical Assoc (Pvha) | Watsonville, CA | To support the community. | $2,050 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | To support the community. | $2,000 |
| Stanford University Cancer Reseach | Stanford, CA | To support the community. | $2,000 |
| Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds Foundation | Freedom, CA | To support the community. | $1,500 |
| Santa Cruz High School Band Boosters | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $1,500 |
| Watsonville Community Band | Watsonville, CA | To support the community. | $1,500 |
| Santa Cruz County Farm Bureau | Watsonville, CA | To support the community. | $1,050 |
| San Jose State University Alumni Assoc | San Jose, CA | To support the community. | $1,035 |
| American Cancer Society | Menlo Park, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| American Heart Association | Phoenix, AZ | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| American Red Cross | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| Cabrillo College Foundation | Aptos, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| Cabrillo College Stroke Center | Aptos, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| Califonria Waterfowl Association | Roseville, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| Dientes | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| Dominican Hospial Foundation | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| National Audubon Society | Woodside, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| St Francis Catholic Kitchen | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| Santa Cruz Children's Museum of Discovery | Soquel, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History (Mah) | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| United Way of Santa Cruz County | Capitola, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| Visiting Nurses Assoc of Santa Cruz County | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $1,000 |
| Santa Cruz Art League | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $500 |
| Santa Cruz County Horsemen's Association | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $500 |
| Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Posse | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $500 |
| Galapagos Conservatory | Washington, DC | To support the community. | $250 |
| Macular Degeneration Research | Clarksburg, MD | To support the community. | $250 |
| Santa Cruz Host Lions Club | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $240 |
| High Street Community Church | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $150 |
| Kqed | San Francisco, CA | To support the community. | $150 |
| National Geographic Society | Washington, DC | To support the community. | $150 |
| Friends of the Smithsonian | Washington, DC | To support the community. | $120 |
| Sigma Alpha Omega Nu | Santa Cruz, CA | To support the community. | $100 |
| The Daisy | Capitola, CA | To support the community. | $35 |
| Corralitos Grange #487 | Watsonville, CA | To support the community. | $30 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $176,272 | 50 |
| 2022 | $164,227 | 44 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Oct 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502879349100435
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 77-0066260
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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