Erich and Della Koenig Foundation
The Erich and Della Koenig Foundation is a private foundation based in Rancho Santa Fe, California. Its 2022 filing reports $840,000 in grants to 25 organizations, including medical, educational, arts, and community organizations.
Erich and Della Koenig Foundation at a glance
In short: Erich and Della Koenig Foundation gave $840K across 25 grants in 2022 (avg $34K), mostly in California. 24% of 2022 grantees were new. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $840,000
- +30.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 25
- -7.4% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $33,600
- +41.0% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $25,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 24% first-time grantees (6 of 25, 2022)
- Primary geography
- California (59% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Erich and Della Koenig Foundation
- 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: 6277 Strada Fragante, Rancho Santa Fe, CA 92091
Phone: (213) 629-7657
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Erich and Della Koenig Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council ($130K). Together the top 10 received $551K.
Grant Size Distribution
86 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 75 grants of 86 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2022, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 20% to New York, 15% to Massachusetts, 3% to Washington, DC, and 3% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Erich and Della Koenig Foundation open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $38K; repeat grants $32K. How we count
Medians: $26K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 68% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
- In 2022 it paid out 306% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2022). 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $570K (2020) to $840K (2022). In 2022 it made 25 grants totaling $840K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council New York, NY | General Support | $130,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $60,000 |
| University Kidney Disease Foundation Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Butler Initiative Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Southern California Family Mediation Burbank, CA | General Support | $35,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $34,000 |
| USC Marshall School of Business Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $30,000 |
| UNICEF USA New York, NY | General Support | $27,000 |
| Challenged Athletes Foundation San Diego, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $764,221 | $916,943 | $840,000 | 25 | $882,316 | $739,374 | $288,296 |
| 2021 | $9,518,970 | $925,099 | $837,828 | $643,500 | 27 | $675,529 | $773,504 | $824,500 |
| 2020 | $9,431,699 | $877,804 | $712,628 | $570,000 | 34 | — | $754,717 | $642,298 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Erich and Della Koenig Foundation reported a distributable amount of $288K for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the UCLA Foundation describes itself as UCLA’s giving, receiving, and investing arm, while the Geffen Playhouse says it provides theater productions and related programs. The Mediation Center of Los Angeles describes its work as building community through mediation and peacebuilding. Other recipients include medical and research organizations, museums, and organizations serving Jewish communities and vulnerable populations.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $840,000. Grants ranged from $9,000 to $130,000, with a median of $25,000. The largest awards included $130,000 to the Jewish Agency for Israel–North American Council, $100,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital, $60,000 each to the UCLA Foundation and University Kidney Disease Foundation, and $50,000 to Butler Initiative. The listed 2022 grants were designated for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2022 filing lists Enrique Koenig as president, Miguel Koenig as treasurer and CFO, Camilla Koenig as assistant secretary, and Bernardo Koenig as secretary.
Erich and Della Koenig Foundation is led by Enrique Koenig, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Enrique Koenig
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bernardo Koenig
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Camilla Koenig
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Miguel Koenig
Treasurer & CFO
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Erich and Della Koenig Foundation
How much does Erich and Della Koenig Foundation give each year?
Erich and Della Koenig Foundation gave $840K across 25 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $644K across 27 grants.
What is Erich and Della Koenig Foundation's typical grant size?
Erich and Della Koenig Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $25,000, and its average grant was $33,600, across 25 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Erich and Della Koenig Foundation that year got $38K on average.
Where does Erich and Della Koenig Foundation give grants?
Erich and Della Koenig Foundation gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Massachusetts (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (11 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does Erich and Della Koenig Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Erich and Della Koenig Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (25 of 25) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Erich and Della Koenig Foundation's largest grantees?
Erich and Della Koenig Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Jewish Agency for Israel-North American Council ($130,000), Massachusetts General Hospital ($100,000) and The UCLA Foundation ($60,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What does Erich and Della Koenig Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2022 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the UCLA Foundation describes itself as UCLA’s giving, receiving, and investing arm, while the Geffen Playhouse says it provides theater productions and related programs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Erich and Della Koenig Foundation?
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 ↑
How much is Erich and Della Koenig Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Erich and Della Koenig Foundation reported a distributable amount of $288K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Erich and Della Koenig Foundation's EIN?
Erich and Della Koenig Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6945666. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Does Erich and Della Koenig Foundation 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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