The Kautz Family Foundation focuses heavily on supporting higher education through large gifts to university foundations, with a strong local emphasis on the University of Arizona and additional support to other public universities. Their grants appear directed toward institutional advancement (charitable/program support and likely endowments or capital/program funding) rather than many small community nonprofits.
Highly concentrated giving: very few, large grants dominated by repeat support to the same institution (two grants to UA Foundation) and occasional single large gifts to other university foundations.
A $615,000 grant to UA Foundation in Tucson anchors the Kautz Family Foundation’s recent giving and points to a pattern of large institutional support, especially for higher education. The foundation has repeatedly funded university foundations, with the University of Arizona and the University of Cincinnati Foundation appearing among its larger awards, alongside continued gifts to Carleton College. Its portfolio also reaches beyond campuses to Tucson-based community organizations and selected public-interest groups in California and Arizona. The foundation’s recent grants show a preference for sizable charitable awards rather than many small gifts. In Tucson, it has backed Literacy Connects, the Community Food Bank, Tucson Botanical Gardens, and TMC Foundation, suggesting a local network that includes education, food access, health, and community institutions. Outside Arizona, it has supported organizations such as Students Run LA, Youth Justice Coalition, the Anti-recidivism Coalition, Mission Asset Fund, and USC Sol Price Center. The overall pattern is one of concentrated, high-dollar support for established organizations and university-affiliated entities, with recurring gifts to several recipients across multiple years.
Higher education is the clearest thread in the foundation’s grantmaking. It gave $600,000 in 2025 to UA Foundation for charitable support, $145,250 in both 2024 and 2025 to University of Cinncinati Foundation, and $250,000 in each of 2023, 2024, and 2025 to Carleton College. Those awards suggest sustained backing for institutional advancement rather than one-time project funding. The foundation also supports literacy, food access, and community health in Tucson. It gave $300,000 in both 2024 and 2025 to Literacy Connects, $216,667 in 2023 and 2024 plus $191,667 in 2025 to Community Food Bank, and $126,645 in 2025 to Tucson Botanical Gardens. Another Tucson gift, $100,000 to TMC Foundation in 2024, shows attention to health-related institutions. Beyond Arizona, its grants include $100,000 to Mission Asset Fund in 2023 and $100,000 to Western Center on Law and Poverty in 2024.
Typical grant size clusters around $25,000 at the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $75,000 at the 75th percentile, but many recent awards are far larger. The foundation also shows recurrence: Carleton College, Literacy Connects, Community Food Bank, UA Foundation, University of Cinncinati Foundation, Southern California Grantmakers, Tucson Botanical Gardens, and USC Sol Price Center all appear in multiple years. Kautz Family Foundation is a regular funder rather than a DAF and does not fund individuals or make PRIs. The recent records identify charitable giving, including charitable support and annual/charitable awards.
$4.2M
$43.2M
$5.6M
$4.6M
Most grants fall between $25K and $75K, with a median of $50K.
25th Percentile
$25K
Median
$50K
75th Percentile
$75K
About 46% of grants go to recipients in AZ.
Sign up for a free Kindora account to access AI-generated insights into this funder's giving patterns, decision-makers, and fit signals.
Get Started FreeFree Kindora accounts unlock side-by-side comparisons with foundations that share this funder's focus areas and giving profile.
Get Started FreeSign up free to see how well your nonprofit fits this funder, get an AI-generated pitch, and unlock similar foundations.
Notable grantees: UA Foundation (University of Arizona), University of Cincinnati Foundation
Giving is national, but Arizona receives the largest share of grants by count, and 46% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Tucson is the most visible city in the record, with awards to UA Foundation, Literacy Connects, Community Food Bank, Integrative Touch, Tucson Botanical Gardens, and TMC Foundation. Outside Arizona, repeated grants also land in Cincinnati, Northfield, and Los Angeles. The country distribution is entirely U.S.-based: 173 grants in the United States.
Its recent grantmaking is centered on higher education, especially university foundations and college support. UA Foundation, University of Cinncinati Foundation, and Carleton College all appear among the larger recurring grants, indicating sustained institutional support rather than a broad small-grant pattern.
Yes. Several recipients appear across multiple years: Carleton College received $250,000 in 2023, 2024, and 2025; Literacy Connects received $300,000 in 2024 and 2025; and Community Food Bank received $216,667 in 2023 and 2024 and $191,667 in 2025.
The grant-size distribution sits at $25,000 for the 25th percentile, $50,000 at the median, and $75,000 at the 75th percentile. The recent grants list also includes much larger awards, including several in the $100,000 to $600,000 range.
Arizona is the top state by grant count, with 46% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Tucson is especially prominent, with multiple grants to organizations there, including university, food access, literacy, health, and botanical garden institutions.
The foundation also funds community and public-interest organizations. Recent examples include Literacy Connects for charitable support, Community Food Bank, Tucson Botanical Gardens, TMC Foundation, Mission Asset Fund, and Western Center on Law and Poverty.
2025
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2025.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA Foundation | TUCSON, AZ | $600,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Literacy Connects | TUCSON, AZ | $300,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Carleton College | NORTHFIELD, MN | $250,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SOCIAL GOOD FUND INC | RICHOND, CA | $200,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE SUPPORT |
| Community Food Bank | TUCSON, AZ | $191,667 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| University of Cinncinati Foundation | CINCINNATI, OH | $145,250 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| STUDENTS RUN LA | TARZANA, CA | $140,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Tucson Botanical Gardens | TUCSON, AZ | $126,645 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $110,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| USC SOL PRICE CENTER | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PEACE OVER VIOLENCE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Salvation Army | TUCSON, AZ | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| A NEW WAY OF LIFE | Los Angeles, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| TIME FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION | San Bernardino, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| WESTERN CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY | LOS ANGELES, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ANTI-RECIDIVISM COALITION | Los Angeles, CA | $100,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ACLU Foundation of Arizona | Phoenix, AZ | $100,000 | 2025 | charitable |
| PRO PUBLICA | NEW YORK, NY | $75,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| HIGH COUNTRY NEWS | PAONIA, CO | $65,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| PARKINSON WELLNESS RECOVERY | TUCSON, AZ | $60,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT |
| SAGUARO CITY MUSIC THEATRE | ORO VALLEY, AZ | $60,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT |
| HEART OF LOS ANGELES YOUTH | LOS ANGELES, CA | $55,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ACLU Foundation of So California | LOS ANGELES, CA | $55,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| GIFFORDS LAW CENTER | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $55,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| ST LUKE'S HOME | TUCSON, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT |
| PROGRAM FOR TORTURE VICTIMS | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| FUND FOR SANTA BARBARA | SANTA BARBARA, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| TUCSON SYMPONY ORCHESTRA | TUCSON, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Peer Health Exchange | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| INITIATE JUSTICE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Habitat for Humanity | TUCSON, AZ | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| COMMUNITY COALITION FOR SUBSTANCE A | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MY FRIENDS PLACE | LOS ANGELES, CA | $50,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Bright Prospect | POMONA, CA | $35,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Arizona Land Water | TUCSON, AZ | $30,000 | 2025 | charitable |
| Archaelogy Southwest | TUCSON, AZ | $30,000 | 2025 | charitable |
| Youth on their Own | TUCSON, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| St Phillips in the HIlls Parish | TUCSON, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE EDUC | LOS ANGELES, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Vassar College | POUGHKEEPSIE, NY | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| SOUTHSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH | TUCSON, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Spondylitis Association of America | VAN NUYS, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Homicide Survivors INc | TUCSON, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Westside Family Health Center | SANTA MONICA, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN | PHOENIX, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT |
| SISTER JOSE' WOMENS CENTER | TUCSON, AZ | $25,000 | 2025 | UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT |
| MISSION ASSET FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $25,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES | TUCSON, AZ | $20,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Our Family Services Inc | TUCSON, AZ | $15,000 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
| Educational Enrightment Foundation | TUCSON, AZ | $12,500 | 2025 | CHARITABLE |
UA Foundation
$600,000CHARITABLE
Literacy Connects
$300,000CHARITABLE
Carleton College
$250,000CHARITABLE
SOCIAL GOOD FUND INC
$200,000CHARITABLE SUPPORT
Community Food Bank
$191,667CHARITABLE
University of Cinncinati Foundation
$145,250CHARITABLE
STUDENTS RUN LA
CHARITABLE
Tucson Botanical Gardens
$126,645CHARITABLE
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA GRANTMAKERS
$110,000CHARITABLE
USC SOL PRICE CENTER
$100,000CHARITABLE
PEACE OVER VIOLENCE
$100,000CHARITABLE
Salvation Army
$100,000CHARITABLE
A NEW WAY OF LIFE
$100,000CHARITABLE
TIME FOR CHANGE FOUNDATION
$100,000CHARITABLE
WESTERN CENTER ON LAW AND POVERTY
$100,000CHARITABLE
ANTI-RECIDIVISM COALITION
$100,000CHARITABLE
ACLU Foundation of Arizona
$100,000charitable
PRO PUBLICA
$75,000CHARITABLE
HIGH COUNTRY NEWS
$65,000CHARITABLE
PARKINSON WELLNESS RECOVERY
$60,000UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
SAGUARO CITY MUSIC THEATRE
$60,000UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
HEART OF LOS ANGELES YOUTH
$55,000CHARITABLE
ACLU Foundation of So California
$55,000CHARITABLE
GIFFORDS LAW CENTER
$55,000CHARITABLE
ST LUKE'S HOME
$50,000UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
PROGRAM FOR TORTURE VICTIMS
$50,000CHARITABLE
FUND FOR SANTA BARBARA
$50,000CHARITABLE
TUCSON SYMPONY ORCHESTRA
$50,000CHARITABLE
Peer Health Exchange
$50,000CHARITABLE
INITIATE JUSTICE
$50,000CHARITABLE
Habitat for Humanity
$50,000CHARITABLE
COMMUNITY COALITION FOR SUBSTANCE A
$50,000CHARITABLE
MY FRIENDS PLACE
$50,000CHARITABLE
Bright Prospect
$35,000CHARITABLE
Arizona Land Water
$30,000charitable
Archaelogy Southwest
$30,000charitable
Youth on their Own
$25,000CHARITABLE
St Phillips in the HIlls Parish
$25,000CHARITABLE
MEXICAN AMERICAN LEGAL DEFENSE EDUC
$25,000CHARITABLE
Vassar College
$25,000CHARITABLE
SOUTHSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
$25,000CHARITABLE
Spondylitis Association of America
$25,000CHARITABLE
Homicide Survivors INc
$25,000CHARITABLE
Westside Family Health Center
$25,000CHARITABLE
DESERT BOTANICAL GARDEN
$25,000UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
SISTER JOSE' WOMENS CENTER
$25,000UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT
MISSION ASSET FUND
$25,000CHARITABLE
INTERFAITH COMMUNITY SERVICES
$20,000CHARITABLE
Our Family Services Inc
$15,000CHARITABLE
Educational Enrightment Foundation
$12,500CHARITABLE