Koch Family Foundation
The Koch Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $134,485 to organizations in New York and Illinois, including organizations working in global affairs, parks, food assistance, and other fields.
Koch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Koch Family Foundation gave $134K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in New York. 14% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $134,485
- -57.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,606
- -39.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $4,495
- Total assets
- $193,323
- -35.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 14% first-time grantees (2 of 14, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (59% 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
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It instructs applicants to contact Steven Koch in writing. The filing lists no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven Koch
Mailing address: 2012 N Mohawk, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (312) 397-6996
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Koch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was James Beard Foundation ($34K). Together the top 10 received $129K.
Grant Size Distribution
90 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 84 grants of 90 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2025, 59% of grant dollars went to recipients in New York and 41% to recipients in Illinois; the filing also lists Massachusetts at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Koch Family Foundation open to new grantees?
14%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 14 grantees (14%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 71% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 762% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $113K (2020) to $341K (2023). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $134K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James Beard Foundation New York, NY | Discretionary Use by Receiving Organization | $34,035 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs Chicago, IL | Discretionary Use by Receiving Organization | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater New York Brooklyn, NY | Discretionary Use by Receiving Organization | $25,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance NY, NY | Discretionary Use by Receiving Organization | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository Chicago, IL | Discretionary Use by Receiving Organization | $10,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Center Chicago, IL | Discretionary Use by Receiving Organization | $5,000 |
| Naturally Chicago Chicago, IL | Discretionary Use by Receiving Organization | $5,000 |
| Temple Shalom Chicago, IL | Discretionary Use by Receiving Organization | $3,990 |
| Congregation Beth Elohim Brooklyn, NY | Discretionary Use by Receiving Organization | $3,960 |
| Civic Federation Chicago, IL | Discretionary Use by Receiving Organization | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $193,323 | $41,187 | $149,257 | $134,485 | 14 | $135,050 | $28,684 | $17,730 |
| 2024 | $301,393 | $71,419 | $329,356 | $314,712 | 20 | $315,286 | $58,938 | $24,024 |
| 2023 | $559,330 | $71,962 | $355,128 | $340,928 | 17 | $341,676 | $58,510 | $42,873 |
| 2022 | $842,496 | $37,558 | $146,053 | $131,430 | 18 | $132,187 | $23,692 | $49,676 |
| 2021 | $950,991 | $130,418 | $261,576 | $246,173 | 21 | $246,594 | $115,436 | $63,787 |
| 2020 | $1,082,149 | $43,572 | $127,385 | $112,500 | 23 | — | $29,238 | $62,218 |
| 2019 | $1,165,962 | $63,898 | $224,813 | $206,700 | 28 | — | $47,787 | $69,830 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $18K 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
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several areas. For example, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs describes its work as providing insight on global issues, advancing policy solutions, and fostering dialogue. The Prospect Park Alliance says it restores, develops, and operates Prospect Park, caring for its natural environment, preserving its historic design, and serving the public. The Greater Chicago Food Depository describes its mission as ending hunger in Cook County.
Other 2025 grantees describe work in the natural food products industry, public-sector research and accountability, and U.S. hardtech innovation and commercialization. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not a stated mission of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $134,485. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $34,035, with a median of $4,495. Among its largest grants were $34,035 to the James Beard Foundation, $25,000 each to the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and YMCA of Greater New York, and $15,000 to the Prospect Park Alliance. Other listed grants included $10,000 to the Greater Chicago Food Depository and $5,000 each to the Chicago Architecture Center and Naturally Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steven Koch as president; Jacob Koch, Rebecca Koch, and Leah Koch as directors; and Jay Dolgin as secretary.
Koch Family Foundation is led by Steven Koch, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Steven Koch
President
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Koch
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah Koch
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Koch
Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Dolgin
Secretary
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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
How much does Koch Family Foundation give each year?
Koch Family Foundation gave $134K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $315K across 20 grants.
What is Koch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Koch Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $4,495, and its average grant was $9,606, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Koch Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does Koch Family Foundation give grants?
Koch Family Foundation gives mostly in New York: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (41%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants), New York, NY (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Koch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Koch Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Discretionary Use by Receiving Organization" (14 grants).
Who are Koch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Koch Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include James Beard Foundation ($34,035), Chicago Council on Global Affairs ($25,000) and YMCA of Greater New York ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Koch Family Foundation?
Koch Family Foundation reported $193K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Koch Family Foundation fund?
The filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose work spans several areas. For example, the Chicago Council on Global Affairs describes its work as providing insight on global issues, advancing policy solutions, and fostering dialogue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Koch Family Foundation?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Koch Family Foundation's EIN?
Koch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4274285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
Live grants for the work Koch Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Koch Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/koch-family-foundation-morg_ad2072de192241e58d80c688941153c6
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