The Koch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Wichita, Kansas, established in 1953. It is designated as a 501(c)(3) organization and operates as a family foundation with a focus on improving the quality of life for Kansans through arts and education-based initiatives.
Key facts about Koch Family Foundation
- EIN
- 48-6113560
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,291,250
- Grants made (2024)
- 534
- Average grant
- $4,291
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $19,813,804
- Primary geography
- Kansas (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- Grants are available throughout the year. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Koch Family Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Koch Family Foundation's 534 itemized 2024 grants were Kansas (94%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wichita, KS (531 grants). 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Educational Scholarship" (488 grants) and "Educational Stipend" (33 grants).
How Koch Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+2%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 251% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.8M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+4.6% YoY
Grant Count
534
+9.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
-4.6% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $980K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation aims to "improve the quality of life for Kansans through arts and education-based initiatives, inspiring new generations of lifelong learners who make lasting contributions in the communities where they live and work."
Primary funding areas include:
- Arts and Culture: General operating and programmatic support for performing and visual arts nonprofits, university arts programs, and initiatives that encourage all ages to participate in and appreciate artistic innovation and creativity
- Education: Support for educational institutions and related activities, including scholarships and student financial aid services
- Youth Development: Funding for at-risk youth enablement programs
- Environmental Stewardship: Support for environmental initiatives
- Human Services: Grants for human services organizations
Grantmaking
Grant Range
s and Activity:**
Average Grant
amount: approximately $6,000
Review Cycle
noted as September 15, 2025
Grant Types
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Foundation's grantmaking is concentrated primarily in Kansas, with a particular emphasis on Wichita. Limited grants have also been distributed to organizations in New York and Virginia. Scholarships are available to dependents of Koch Industries employees in the U.S. and Canada.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 534 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue:
- Total assets: $19.3 million (2023)
- Total assets: $19.8 million (2024)
- Total liabilities: $0 (2023)
- Annual revenue: $879,000 (2023)
- Annual income: $1 million (reported)
- Total expenses: $2.42 million (2023)
Asset Trend: Total assets have decreased from $30.4 million in 2011 to $19.8 million in 2024.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,813,804 | $19,290,123 | $19,989,519 |
| Revenue | $1,022,770 | $878,806 | $833,000 |
| Expenses | $2,508,796 | $2,419,439 | $2,567,268 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $2,457,857 | $2,395,886 | $2,532,873 |
| Net Investment Income | $612,462 | $3,479,424 | $2,073,467 |
| Distributable Amount | $980,235 | $893,524 | $1,030,717 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2,092 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Koch Family Foundation
Dependent Scholarship Awards Grant
Koch Family Foundation
Amount
Up to US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Enabling Grants
Koch Family Foundation
Amount
Up to US $5,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Fellowship Grants
Koch Family Foundation
Amount
Up to US $30,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Youth Entrepreneurs Inc ($500,000), Wichita State University Foundation ($260,000), Koch Cultural Trust ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Youth Entrepreneurs Inc Wichita, KS | 2024-2025 Education Support | $500,000 |
| Wichita State University Foundation Wichita, KS | GoCreate Support | $260,000 |
| Koch Cultural Trust Wichita, KS | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History New York, NY | 2024-2025 Kansas Education Programs | $75,000 |
| Allen House Foundation Wichita, KS | Support General Operating and Restoration | $70,000 |
| Bill of Rights Institute Arlington, VA | 2024-2025 Kansas Education Program | $60,000 |
| Mark Arts Wichita, KS | Arts & Culture Art Together Sponsor | $45,000 |
| Wichita Symphony Wichita, KS | Symphony in the Gardens | $40,000 |
| Music Theatre of Wichita Wichita, KS | Season and Intern Program | $27,000 |
| Envision Foundation Wichita, KS | Arts programming for blind/visually impaired | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Koch Family Foundation is led by Meredith Olson, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Meredith Olson
President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth B. Koch
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles G. Koch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Philip Ellender
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kara Worthington
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Hands
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shae Griffin
Vice President & Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
1 hr/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.
Contact Information
- Website: www.kochfamilyfoundation.org
- Phone: 316-828-0900 or 316-828-6768
- Address: PO Box 5004, Wichita, KS 67201-5004
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Koch Family Foundation fund?
The Foundation aims to "improve the quality of life for Kansans through arts and education-based initiatives, inspiring new generations of lifelong learners who make lasting contributions in the communities where they live and work." Primary funding areas include: • **Arts and Culture**: General operating and programmatic support for performing and visual arts nonprofits, university arts programs, and initiatives that encourage all ages to participate in and appreciate artistic innovation and c…
How do I apply for a grant from Koch Family Foundation?
Grants are available throughout the year. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Koch Family Foundation make grants?
The Foundation's grantmaking is concentrated primarily in Kansas, with a particular emphasis on Wichita. Limited grants have also been distributed to organizations in New York and Virginia. Scholarships are available to dependents of Koch Industries employees in the U.S. and Canada.
What size grants does Koch Family Foundation award?
In 2024, Koch Family Foundation awarded 534 grants totaling $2.3M — an average of about $4K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Koch Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Koch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $980K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Koch Family Foundation's EIN?
Koch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6113560. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.