Private foundation · EIN 47-2082155 · Dallas, Texas · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Kozmetsky Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $2.7M total, median $125K. 90% of grants stayed in Texas.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$2.7M
Median grant
$125K
Stays in TX
90%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$69M

Grants paid in 2024

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV. Part XV itemizes $2.7M; Part I reports $2.3M in contributions paid

RecipientPurposeAmount
Dell Children's FoundationAustin, TXSupport to establish the kozmetsky family foundation endowed chair in pediatric epilepsy$400K
Ut Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TXSupport for the short wave assessment tool (swat) imaging system which measures tissue moisture to assess tissue viability, guide tissue re…$300K
Dell Medical School the University of Texas at AustinAustin, TXSupport for the amplify center to increase access to early intervention for serious mental illness affecting young adults$250K
Hunterseven FoundationProvidence, RISupport to build capacity and enhance their ability to provide comprehensive healthcare services to special operations military veterans$150K
Meadows Mental Health Policy InstituteDallas, TXSupport to expand services and partner with north texas college districts to adapt a certified behavioral health care manager curriculum th…$150K
Big ThoughtDallas, TXGeneral operating support to fund front line program staff salary increases$140K
Frontiers of Flight MuseumDallas, TXSupport for the youth aerospace-stem initiative program$140K
Housing ForwardDallas, TXGeneral operating support to develop and implement an effective homeless responses system in dallas and collin counties$140K
Baylor Health Care System Foundation Dba Baylor Scott & White Dallas FdnDallas, TXSupport for a research study on the use of glp1 inhibitors to prevent breast cancer recurrence in patients who are obese$135K
North Texas Food BankPlano, TXSupport to purchase food to feed north texas children, families, and seniors facing food insecurity$130K
The Safe AllianceAustin, TXGeneral operating support to provide life-saving services to thousands of domestic violence survivors in the austin area$125K
Ut Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, TXSupport for the activ8 program serving children who are experiencing anxiety and depression and providing timely treatment that can help th…$125K
The Human ImpactDallas, TXCapacity building support for volunteer training and professional grant writing to improve the lives of the chronically homeless$110K
Meadows Mental Health Policy InstituteDallas, TXSupport to expand the trauma and grief (tag) network to dallas and support youth exposed to trauma and bereavement$100K
Frontiers of Flight MuseumDallas, TXSupport to develop a workforce solutions lab for future aerospace professionals$80K
The Crystal Charity BallDallas, TXSupport for the museum experience fund scholarships for students at the dallas holocaust and human rights museum$75K
March to the Polls IncDallas, TXSupport to professionalize and improve the agency's relationships with its school district partners$60K
Mobile Loaves & FishesAustin, TXSupport for mobile home park rv repair at community first! village serving formerly homeless$50K
Child Poverty Action Lab (cpal)Dallas, TXSupport for housing programming to ensure that all children and their families have access to a healthy home environment$40K
Ark House FoundationRichardson, TXSupport for agency that provides safe, low cost temporary housing for out of town patients and their families while undergoing extended med…$20K
The Morgan Library & MuseumNew York, NYSupport for school programs that offer unique educational opportunities in the arts and humanities to k-12 students$10K

By state: Texas 19 · Rhode Island 1 · New York 1

About this foundation

Kozmetsky Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Dallas, Texas, administered in care of Gregory a Kozmetsky, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Kozmetsky Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Kozmetsky Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $2.7M across 21 grants, a median of $125K.

Where does Kozmetsky Family Foundation give?

Texas (19 grants), Rhode Island (1 grants), New York (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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