Koch Family Foundation Inc
Koch Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Annapolis, Maryland. In 2025, it reported making 60 grants totaling $149,870 to charitable organizations, including organizations in Maryland and Massachusetts.
Koch Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Koch Family Foundation Inc gave $150K across 60 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. 23% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $149,870
- +16.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 60
- -11.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,498
- +31.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,047,213
- +9.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (14 of 60, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (52% 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 Koch Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2025 filing lists Gary W. Koch as the contact and says to submit a letter. It states that giving is not restricted to preselected organizations and that awards are limited to eligible organizations engaged in charitable, scientific, literary, and/or educational activities.
- Review Cycle
- Ongoing, according to the 2025 filing.
- Deadline
- Ongoing, according to the 2025 filing.
- Contact
Application contact: Gary W Koch
Mailing address: 2661 Riva Road Suite 220, Annapolis, MD 21401
Phone: (410) 573-5720
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Koch Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Chatham Orpheum Theatre ($20K). Together the top 10 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
303 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 303 grants of 303 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 52% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland and 32% to recipients in Massachusetts. Other reported shares went to New York (7%), Tennessee (4%), and Kansas (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 60 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Koch Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 14 of 60 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 74% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% 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 $46K (2021) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 60 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chatham Orpheum Theatre Chatham, MA | Charitable Support | $20,000 |
| One Love Foundation Baltimore, MD | Charitable Support | $15,500 |
| Lily Lulu Foundation Hingham, MA | Charitable Support | $12,500 |
| Annapolis Area Christian School Annapolis, MD | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Severn School Severna Park, MD | Charitable Support | $10,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Brookline, MA | Charitable Support | $6,000 |
| Luminus Health Pathways Annapolis, MD | Charitable Support | $5,500 |
| St Jude's Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | Charitable Support | $5,250 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Charitable Support | $5,250 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Charitable Support | $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 | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,047,213 | $97,450 | $154,553 | $149,870 | 60 | $149,870 | $88,573 | $136,442 |
| 2024 | $2,772,500 | $96,763 | $131,115 | $129,050 | 68 | $129,050 | $96,718 | $126,296 |
| 2023 | $2,575,235 | $1,654,427 | $61,361 | $59,840 | 60 | $59,840 | $32,913 | $54,453 |
| 2022 | $982,169 | $204,499 | $87,650 | $86,335 | 56 | $86,335 | $4,499 | $43,034 |
| 2021 | $865,320 | $122 | $47,023 | $45,650 | 59 | $45,650 | $122 | $44,732 |
| 2020 | $912,221 | $500,073 | $89,919 | $87,950 | 45 | — | $73 | $26,409 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koch Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $136K for 2025 — 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 2025 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Severn School describes itself as an independent, coeducational school serving students from pre-K through grade 12. The Maryland Food Bank describes its work as feeding people, strengthening communities, and ending hunger in Maryland. The Talent Machine Company says it provides accessible and affordable theater arts experiences for children, including children with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 60 grants totaling $149,870. Grants ranged from $150 to $20,000, with a median grant of $1,000. Its largest reported grants included $20,000 to Chatham Orpheum Theatre, $15,500 to One Love Foundation, and $12,500 to Lily Lulu Foundation. Other grants included $10,000 each to Annapolis Area Christian School and Severn School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Gary W. Koch is listed as president and treasurer on the 2025 filing.
Koch Family Foundation Inc is led by Gary W. Koch, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary W. Koch
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Koch Family Foundation Inc
How much does Koch Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Koch Family Foundation Inc gave $150K across 60 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $129K across 68 grants.
What is Koch Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Koch Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,498, across 60 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Koch Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does Koch Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Koch Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (32%) and New York (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (7 grants), Annapolis, MD (7 grants), Pasadena, MD (3 grants) and Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Koch Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 60 grants with a stated purpose on Koch Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Support" (60 grants).
Who are Koch Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Koch Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Chatham Orpheum Theatre ($20,000), One Love Foundation ($15,500) and Lily Lulu Foundation ($12,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Koch Family Foundation Inc?
Koch Family Foundation Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $150K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $136K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Koch Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations with varied activities. For example, Severn School describes itself as an independent, coeducational school serving students from pre-K through grade 12. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Koch Family Foundation Inc?
The 2025 filing lists Gary W. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Koch Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Koch Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1859184. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Koch Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/koch-family-foundation-inc-morg_19ad2487556940b884eaab64e220b210
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