Charles and Doris Koons Fdn
Charles and Doris Koons Fdn is a private foundation, based in Saint Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 3 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $69K.
Charles and Doris Koons Fdn at a glance
In short: Charles and Doris Koons Fdn gave $70K across 3 grants in 2026 (avg $23K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $70,000
- +23.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $23,333
- +23.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $17,500
- Total assets
- $1,012,170
- -0.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (75% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Charles and Doris Koons Fdn funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Capitol Hill Baptist Church ($35K). Together the top 3 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Charles and Doris Koons Fdn gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+8%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 112% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $54K (2020) to $70K (2026). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $70K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Capitol Hill Baptist Church Washington, DC | General Operating | $35,000 |
| The Natl CNTR for Children and Fam Bethesda, MD | General Operating | $17,500 |
| DC Baptist Convention Foundation Washington, DC | General Operating | $17,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,012,170 | $87,889 | $96,236 | $70,000 | 3 | $72,858 | $68,730 | $64,967 |
| 2025 | $1,020,495 | $186,915 | $77,494 | $56,933 | 3 | $59,931 | $169,898 | $63,423 |
| 2024 | $908,082 | $52,226 | $73,283 | $54,000 | 3 | $56,970 | $36,436 | $57,240 |
| 2023 | $929,163 | $49,623 | $84,614 | $65,000 | 3 | $67,929 | $33,626 | $56,741 |
| 2022 | $963,981 | $47,964 | $81,510 | $60,054 | 3 | $63,235 | $29,626 | $68,067 |
| 2021 | $997,491 | $27,392 | $75,115 | $55,667 | 3 | — | $9,583 | $60,764 |
| 2020 | $1,045,201 | $-33,217 | $76,795 | $54,000 | 3 | — | $16,567 | $61,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles and Doris Koons Fdn reported a distributable amount of $65K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Charles and Doris Koons Fdn's only listed officer is Wells Fargo Bank N A, Trustee on every filing since 2020 (compensated).
Officers on the 2026 filing
Wells Fargo Bank N A
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$18K (2020) → $17K (2026)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $17K, to Wells Fargo Bank N a (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Charles and Doris Koons Fdn
How much does Charles and Doris Koons Fdn give each year?
Charles and Doris Koons Fdn gave $70K across 3 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $57K across 3 grants.
What is Charles and Doris Koons Fdn's typical grant size?
Charles and Doris Koons Fdn's median grant in 2026 was $17,500, and its average grant was $23,333, across 3 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Charles and Doris Koons Fdn give grants?
Charles and Doris Koons Fdn gives mostly in District of Columbia: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Charles and Doris Koons Fdn give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Charles and Doris Koons Fdn's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Charles and Doris Koons Fdn?
Charles and Doris Koons Fdn reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $73K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $65K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Charles and Doris Koons Fdn's EIN?
Charles and Doris Koons Fdn's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-6497724. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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