Koch Cultural Trust
Koch Cultural Trust is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas. It makes grants to visual and performing artists with a connection to Kansas, supporting opportunities to develop their talents through its Enabling and Fellowship Grant programs.
Koch Cultural Trust at a glance
In short: Koch Cultural Trust gave $100K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,311
- -23.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- -25.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,016
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,750
- Total assets
- $67,986
- +166.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Koch Cultural Trust
- How to Apply
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The Trust accepts applications online. Applicants must have a connection to Kansas and be involved in the performing or visual arts. Application materials include an application form, academic transcripts, two evaluation forms, lists of tutorial instruction and of performances, prizes, and recognitions, examples of the applicant’s work, and a photo suitable for a press release. Finalists may be required to audition at their own expense and may be required to attend and perform at future awards banquets. Enabling Grants are not available to students matriculating through degree-granting programs.
- Review Cycle
- Applications are due March 1 and October 1.
- Deadline
- Applications are due March 1 and October 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Koch Cultural Trust
Mailing address: 255 N Roosevelt, Wichita, KS 67208
Phone: (800) 666-9040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Koch Cultural Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Schmidt ($15K). Together the top 10 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
102 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 102 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Trust’s stated eligibility requires a connection to Kansas. All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Koch Cultural Trust gives
- Giving grew 58% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $130K (2023). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schmidt Wichita, KS | Visual Arts | $15,000 |
| Hansen Wichita, KS | Music Study | $15,000 |
| Trieschmann Wichita, KS | Theater Study | $10,000 |
| Larson Wichita, KS | Music Study | $5,000 |
| Jones Wichita, KS | Music Study | $5,000 |
| Wakim Wichita, KS | Music Study | $5,000 |
| Benyshek Wichita, KS | Visual Arts | $5,000 |
| Sanchez Wichita, KS | Music Study | $5,000 |
| Byun Wichita, KS | Music Study | $5,000 |
| Hays Wichita, KS | Music Study | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,986 | $154,000 | $107,370 | $100,311 | 20 | $107,501 | $5,408 |
| 2023 | $25,487 | $120,000 | $122,504 | $130,468 | 27 | $136,827 | $3,499 |
| 2022 | $42,314 | $125,000 | $133,699 | $120,780 | 24 | $128,816 | $8,514 |
| 2021 | $46,131 | $115,000 | $92,520 | $63,505 | 15 | $70,994 | $9,062 |
| 2020 | $58,230 | $120,000 | $151,047 | $60,091 | 16 | — | $5,429 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koch Cultural Trust reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — 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 Trust’s programs support visual and performing artists, including painters, sculptors, musicians, dancers, and other performing artists. Enabling Grants help artists pursue opportunities early in their careers; Fellowship Grants support continued independent or tutored study beyond degree-granting programs.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Trust reported 20 grants totaling $100,311. Individual awards ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median of $4,750. The largest listed awards were $15,000 to Schmidt for visual arts and $15,000 to Hansen for music study; other listed awards included $10,000 to Trieschmann for theater study and $5,000 each to Larson, Jones, Wakim, Benyshek, Sanchez, Byun, and Hays. The Trust’s filing reports 27 grants totaling $130,468 in 2023 and 24 grants totaling $120,780 in 2022.
Enabling Grants have a maximum award of $5,000 and cannot fund degree programs. Fellowship Grants provide full or substantial support for continued independent or tutored study, with a maximum award of $30,000.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Koch Cultural Trust's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elizabeth B. Koch
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara L. Worthington
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Howard Ellington (2020–2022) — Trustee
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 Koch Cultural Trust
How much does Koch Cultural Trust give each year?
Koch Cultural Trust gave $100K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $130K across 27 grants.
What is Koch Cultural Trust's typical grant size?
Koch Cultural Trust's median grant in 2024 was $4,750, and its average grant was $5,016, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Koch Cultural Trust give grants?
Koch Cultural Trust gives mostly in Kansas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (20 grants).
Does Koch Cultural Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Koch Cultural Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Music Study" (12 grants), "Visual Arts" (3 grants) and "Dance Study" (3 grants).
Who are Koch Cultural Trust's largest grantees?
Koch Cultural Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Schmidt ($15,000), Hansen ($15,000) and Trieschmann ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Koch Cultural Trust?
Koch Cultural Trust reported $68K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $108K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Koch Cultural Trust fund?
The Trust’s programs support visual and performing artists, including painters, sculptors, musicians, dancers, and other performing artists. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Koch Cultural Trust?
The Trust accepts applications online. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Koch Cultural Trust's EIN?
Koch Cultural Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0989992. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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