Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch
Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch is a private foundation based in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports 19 grants totaling $135,250 to charitable organizations.
Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch at a glance
In short: Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch gave $135K across 19 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Ohio. 11% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,250
- +48.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 19
- -17.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,118
- +79.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $891,381
- -8.2% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (2 of 19, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 19701 N Park Boulevard, Shaker Heights, OH 44122
Phone: (216) 956-5250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($43K). Together the top 10 received $127K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 75 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (33%), Florida (28%), New York (27%), Connecticut (6%), and Maryland (4%). The listed grants also included recipients in New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 19 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 79% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 255% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $65K (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 19 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $43,300 |
| Society of the Four Arts Palm Beach, FL | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $25,000 |
| St Thomas More Play Group New York, NY | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $15,000 |
| Malta American Association New York, NY | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $11,950 |
| Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundation Riverhead, NY | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| Flagler Museum Palm Beach, FL | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $10,000 |
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $5,000 |
| Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Palm Beach Riviera Beach, FL | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $3,500 |
| Lawrenceville School Lawrenceville, NJ | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $2,000 |
| Cleveland Orchestra Cleveland, OH | Qualified Purpose of the Organization | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $891,381 | $63,538 | $143,528 | $135,250 | 19 | $135,950 | $56,160 | $53,251 |
| 2024 | $971,295 | $156,935 | $101,626 | $91,072 | 23 | $91,772 | $148,581 | $55,185 |
| 2023 | $1,136,394 | $216,955 | $1,080,178 | $1,070,500 | 13 | $1,071,750 | $210,027 | $41,560 |
| 2022 | $1,859,372 | $15,530 | $108,283 | $84,000 | 10 | $85,375 | $5,117 | $94,046 |
| 2021 | $1,987,631 | $139,771 | $123,164 | $94,500 | 10 | $95,687 | $119,504 | $97,642 |
| 2020 | $1,836,544 | $180,162 | $88,708 | $64,500 | 10 | — | $159,213 | $69,864 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a children’s play group, medical and cultural institutions, and community and conservation organizations. For example, St Thomas More Play Group Inc describes its objective as providing a warm, supportive atmosphere for children beginning their social and academic journeys. Darien Library Inc says it provides content and programs to educate, entertain, and enrich the Darien community. Mather Homestead Foundation says it preserves the Mather Homestead to educate the community about historic life and Stephen Mather’s conservation legacy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 19 grants totaling $135,250. Grants ranged from $500 to $43,300, with a median of $1,000. The largest grants included $43,300 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation; $25,000 to Society of the Four Arts; $15,000 to St Thomas More Play Group; $11,950 to Malta American Association; and $10,000 each to Peconic Bay Medical Center Foundation and Flagler Museum.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John David Koch as CIO and Giuliana C Koch, Marc Charles Koch, and David Lorenzo Koch as directors.
Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Lorenzo Koch
Director
Trust Advisor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Charles Koch
Director
Trust Advisor → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Giuliana C. Koch
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John David Koch
CIO
Director-Trust Advisor & Trust Advisor → Director-Trust Advisor, 2023
Director-Trust Advisor → CIO, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Charles Brian Koch (2020–2022) — Trust Advisor
- Former: Elizabeth R. Koch (2020–2022) — President-Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch
How much does Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch give each year?
Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch gave $135K across 19 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $91K across 23 grants.
What is Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch's typical grant size?
Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $7,118, across 19 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch that year got $6K on average.
Where does Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch give grants?
Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch's top state is Ohio, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (28%) and New York (27%). The most frequent recipient cities were Darien, CT (5 grants), Cleveland, OH (2 grants), Palm Beach, FL (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Qualified Purpose of the Organization" (19 grants).
Who are Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch's largest grantees?
Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch's largest 2025 grantees include Cleveland Clinic Foundation ($43,300), Society of the Four Arts ($25,000) and St Thomas More Play Group ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch?
Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch reported $891K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $136K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including a children’s play group, medical and cultural institutions, and community and conservation organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch's EIN?
Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6506420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Charles J & Elizabeth R Koch accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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