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.
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
Competitive scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students who are dependents of full-time Koch Industries, Inc. employees and its subsidiaries. The Foundation awarded scholarships to 404 individuals enrolled as full-time students in colleges, universities, or nonprofit trade schools in the U.S. or Canada.
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
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 |
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
250 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 include Youth Entrepreneurs Inc ($500,000), Wichita State University Foundation ($260,000), Koch Cultural Trust ($150,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Envision Foundation Wichita, KS | Arts programming for blind/visually impaired | $25,000 |
| Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History New York, NY | 2024-2025 Kansas Education Programs | $75,000 |
| Koch Cultural Trust Wichita, KS | General Operating Support | $150,000 |
| Mark Arts Wichita, KS | Arts & Culture Art Together Sponsor | $45,000 |
| Music Theatre of Wichita Wichita, KS | Season and Intern Program | $27,000 |
| Pando Initiative Wichita, KS | Reality U Programming | $15,000 |
| Symphony in the Flint Hills Cottonwood Falls, KS | Symphony in the Flint Hills | $20,000 |
| Wichita Art Museum Wichita, KS | Museum Support | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
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?
**Grant Sizes and Activity:** • Typical awards range from $250 to $500,000 • Average grant amount: approximately $6,000 • Median grant amount: $2,000 • Total giving in 2023: $2.42 million • Annual giving has ranged from $2.3 million (2020) to $4.7 million (2022) • The Foundation has made 1,514 grants totaling $9.2 million to 647 unique organizations **Grant Types:** • Koch Family Foundation Grants • Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Enabling Grants • Koch Cultural Trust (KCT) Fellowship Grants • Depend…
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 June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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