Koch Foundation Inc
Koch Foundation Inc is a private foundation located in Evansville, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports 173 grants totaling $3,967,835, primarily to organizations in Indiana.
Koch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Koch Foundation Inc gave $4.0M across 173 grants in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Indiana. 29% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,967,835
- +42.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 173
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $22,935
- +35.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $43,079,073
- +1.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 29% first-time grantees (51 of 173, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (92% 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 Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing says it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It refers applicants to a statement for contact information, forms and materials, deadlines, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: See Statement
Mailing address: 14 S 11Th Ave, Evansville, IN 47712
Phone: (812) 465-9800
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Koch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Junior Achievement of SW IN ($533K). Together the top 10 received $2.6M.
Grant Size Distribution
779 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 708 grants of 779 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 4% to Kentucky, 2% to Missouri, 2% to Michigan, and less than 1% to Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 173 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Koch Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
29%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 51 of 173 grantees (29%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $29K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $4K repeat.
- 64% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 50% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 106% 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 $1.9M (2020) to $4.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 173 grants totaling $4.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of SW IN Evansville, IN | Charitable Operations | $533,250 |
| St Benedict Church Evansville, IN | Charitable Operations | $401,500 |
| EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS and SCIENCE Evansville, IN | Charitable Operations | $360,000 |
| United Way of Southwestern Indiana Evansville, IN | Charitable Operations | $262,394 |
| Mater DEI High School Evansville, IN | Charitable Operations | $258,750 |
| Koch Family Childrens Museum of Eville Evansville, IN | Charitable Operations | $256,500 |
| Reitz Memorial High School Evansville, IN | Charitable Operations | $179,500 |
| Annunciation School Evansville, IN | Charitable Operations | $120,500 |
| Easter Seals Southwestern Indiana Evansville, IN | Charitable Operations | $109,500 |
| United Way of Henderson County Henderson, KY | Charitable Operations | $105,867 |
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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 | $43,079,073 | $4,760,700 | $4,081,435 | $3,967,835 | 173 | $3,967,835 | $2,147,100 | $3,737,662 |
| 2024 | $42,414,735 | $5,541,139 | $2,906,380 | $2,785,199 | 165 | $2,785,199 | $2,749,958 | $3,325,912 |
| 2023 | $39,777,311 | $5,135,145 | $2,963,497 | $2,897,162 | 139 | $2,897,162 | $2,468,810 | $2,722,512 |
| 2022 | $37,209,160 | $3,110,205 | $2,755,283 | $2,640,665 | 153 | $2,640,665 | $995,587 | $2,614,184 |
| 2021 | $36,246,801 | $3,793,197 | $3,416,627 | $3,351,778 | 149 | $3,351,778 | $1,843,349 | $2,976,879 |
| 2020 | $35,917,485 | $1,057,210 | $1,963,722 | $1,889,128 | 112 | — | $696,436 | $2,251,632 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.7M 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 including schools, churches, museums, and social-service and community organizations. The Evansville Museum of Arts History describes its mission as enriching lives through preservation, exploration, enlightenment, and amazement. United Way of Southwestern Indiana says its mission is to improve lives by mobilizing the caring powers of communities. Easter Seals Southwestern Indiana describes its purpose as providing rehabilitation services for children and adults.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 173 grants totaling $3,967,835. Grants ranged from $21 to $533,250, with a median of $2,500. The largest awards included $533,250 to Junior Achievement of SW IN, $401,500 to St Benedict Church, $360,000 to Evansville Museum of Arts and Science, $262,394 to United Way of Southwestern Indiana, and $258,750 to Mater Dei High School. The filing lists each of these grants’ purpose as charitable operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Robert L Koch II, president; Kevin R Koch and James H Muehlbauer, vice presidents; Neil T McDonald, treasurer; Jennifer K Slade, secretary; and directors David M Koch, Brad J Muehlbauer, Steven A Church, Glen J Muehlbauer, and Josh Gilberg.
Koch Foundation Inc is led by Robert L Koch II, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert L Koch II
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad J Muehlbauer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David M Koch
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glen J Muehlbauer
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Gilberg
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven A Church
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James H Muehlbauer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer K Slade
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kevin R Koch
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil T McDonald
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Susan E Parsons (2020–2023) — Treasurer
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 Foundation Inc
How much does Koch Foundation Inc give each year?
Koch Foundation Inc gave $4.0M across 173 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.8M across 165 grants.
What is Koch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Koch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $22,935, across 173 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Koch Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Koch Foundation Inc give grants?
Koch Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Evansville, IN (91 grants), Newburgh, IN (9 grants), Indianapolis, IN (7 grants) and Henderson, KY (5 grants).
Does Koch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 173 grants with a stated purpose on Koch Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Operations" (173 grants).
Who are Koch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Koch Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Junior Achievement of SW IN ($533,250), St Benedict Church ($401,500) and EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS and SCIENCE ($360,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Koch Foundation Inc?
Koch Foundation Inc reported $43.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Koch Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations including schools, churches, museums, and social-service and community organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Koch Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s filing says it 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 Foundation Inc's EIN?
Koch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-6023372. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Koch Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/koch-foundation-inc-morg_5da02dfc27754cbf8aa4625ac4f07932
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