Kenneth & Katherine Koessler
Kenneth & Katherine Koessler is a private foundation based in Buffalo, New York. In 2024, it reported 31 grants totaling $165,000 to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in New York.
Kenneth & Katherine Koessler at a glance
In short: Kenneth & Katherine Koessler gave $165K across 31 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in New York. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $165,000
- -17.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 31
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,323
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $3,409,210
- -5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (4 of 31, 2024)
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kenneth & Katherine Koessler
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Review Cycle
- The filing listed November 30 as the application deadline. The deadline for the 2024 filing cycle has passed.
- Deadline
- The filing listed November 30 as the application deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Koessler Family Foundation
Mailing address: 21 Meadow Drive, Buffalo, NY 14216
Phone: (716) 871-1669
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kenneth & Katherine Koessler funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nardin Academy ($37K). Together the top 10 received $141K.
Grant Size Distribution
176 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 173 grants of 176 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s filing says awards will generally be limited to organizations operating in Western New York. In 2024, 97% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York, 2% to Michigan, and 1% to Massachusetts. Hawaii and Colorado each accounted for 0% as reported in the filing.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 31 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Kenneth & Katherine Koessler open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 31 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $132K (2021) to $200K (2023). In 2024 it made 31 grants totaling $165K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nardin Academy Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $36,500 |
| OLV Charities Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $32,500 |
| Trocaire College Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Mary M Gooley Hemophilia Center Rochester, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sabah Inc Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Station of the Cross Radio Williamsville, NY | Charitable | $10,000 |
| D'Youville College Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Canisus College Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Bison Children's Scholorship Fund Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Academy Grosse Pointe Farms, MI | Charitable | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,409,210 | $-10,760 | $194,483 | $165,000 | 31 | $165,000 | — | $168,045 |
| 2023 | $3,616,131 | $-58,577 | $261,600 | $200,250 | 34 | $200,250 | — | $175,138 |
| 2022 | $3,842,580 | $-1,711 | $223,607 | $175,000 | 42 | $175,000 | — | $173,661 |
| 2021 | $4,096,604 | $97,412 | $163,700 | $132,000 | 33 | $132,000 | $59,550 | $160,878 |
| 2020 | $4,235,488 | $-12,975 | $194,626 | $167,000 | 36 | — | — | $147,208 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kenneth & Katherine Koessler reported a distributable amount of $168K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, health, literacy, and charitable services. These are examples of grantee activities, not stated foundation priorities.
Among its grantees, Trocaire College describes its work as empowering students through career-oriented and liberal arts education. The Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center says it provides education, treatment, research, advocacy, and support for people affected by bleeding disorders and iron overload. Project Flight says it works to improve the reading and writing abilities of disadvantaged children and families in Western New York.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 31 grants totaling $165,000. Awards ranged from $400 to $36,500, with a median grant of $1,500.
The largest listed grants were $36,500 to Nardin Academy and $32,500 to OLV Charities, both in Buffalo; $20,000 to Trocaire College in Buffalo; $10,000 to the Mary M. Gooley Hemophilia Center in Rochester; and $10,000 each to SABAH Inc. and Station of the Cross Radio. Other listed awards included $9,000 to D’Youville College, $7,000 to Canisius College, and $3,000 to the Bison Children’s Scholarship Fund.
The filing states that the foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. For a preselected organization, it describes the application as a written request specifying the organization’s needs. Awards will generally be limited to organizations operating in Western New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Katherine Juhasz as president, Paul Wachter as treasurer, Mary Wachter as vice president, and Anne Laura Brosnahan as secretary.
Kenneth & Katherine Koessler is led by Katherine Juhasz, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Katherine Juhasz
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Laura Brosnahan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Wachter
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Wachter
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Kenneth & Katherine Koessler
How much does Kenneth & Katherine Koessler give each year?
Kenneth & Katherine Koessler gave $165K across 31 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $200K across 34 grants.
What is Kenneth & Katherine Koessler's typical grant size?
Kenneth & Katherine Koessler's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $5,323, across 31 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Kenneth & Katherine Koessler that year got $11K on average.
Where does Kenneth & Katherine Koessler give grants?
Kenneth & Katherine Koessler gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Buffalo, NY (21 grants).
Does Kenneth & Katherine Koessler give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 31 grants with a stated purpose on Kenneth & Katherine Koessler's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (31 grants).
Who are Kenneth & Katherine Koessler's largest grantees?
Kenneth & Katherine Koessler's largest 2024 grantees include Nardin Academy ($36,500), OLV Charities ($32,500) and Trocaire College ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Kenneth & Katherine Koessler?
Kenneth & Katherine Koessler reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $165K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $168K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Kenneth & Katherine Koessler fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including education, health, literacy, and charitable services. These are examples of grantee activities, not stated foundation priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kenneth & Katherine Koessler?
Kenneth & Katherine Koessler does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines.
What is Kenneth & Katherine Koessler's EIN?
Kenneth & Katherine Koessler's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3137752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Kenneth & Katherine Koessler 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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