David Koch Jr Foundation
To promote the common good and general welfare of the community.
David Koch Jr Foundation at a glance
In short: David Koch Jr Foundation gave $14.0M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $3.5M), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,025,000
- +180.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,506,250
- -29.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Total assets
- $9,718,319
- -58.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (86% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who David Koch Jr Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York ($12.0M). Together the top 4 received $14.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.0M (2023) to $14.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $14.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | David Koch Jr. Glomerular Kidney Center | $12,000,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | General Operating Support | $1,500,000 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health Palo Alto, CA | General Operating Support | $500,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9,718,319 | $610,162 | $14,026,751 | $14,025,000 | 4 | $609,713 |
| 2023 | $23,134,908 | $28,134,908 | $5,000,000 | $5,000,000 | 1 | $10,077 |
About David Koch Jr Foundation
Based on IRS filings
David Koch Jr Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $14.0M. Net investment income was $610K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
David Koch Jr Foundation is led by Gregory W. Flesher, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory W. Flesher
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David H. Koch Jr.
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laci L. Boyle
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Kwedar
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Reichenberger
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terra R. Eck
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Brian J. Menkes (2023) — Secretary
- Former: Michael M. Gordon (2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 David Koch Jr Foundation
How much does David Koch Jr Foundation give each year?
David Koch Jr Foundation gave $14.0M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 1 grant.
What is David Koch Jr Foundation's typical grant size?
David Koch Jr Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000,000, and its average grant was $3,506,250, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does David Koch Jr Foundation give grants?
David Koch Jr Foundation gives mostly in New York: 86% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does David Koch Jr Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of David Koch Jr Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is David Koch Jr Foundation?
David Koch Jr Foundation reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $610K.
What is David Koch Jr Foundation?
David Koch Jr Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Wichita, KS. It holds $9.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is David Koch Jr Foundation's EIN?
David Koch Jr Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3597572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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