Koch Foundation Inc
Koch Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Gainesville, Florida. Established in 1979 by Carl and Paula Koch, it supports evangelization of the an individual recipient faith worldwide, with an emphasis on financially needy programs and areas most in need of a Catholic presence.
Koch Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Koch Foundation Inc gave $6.5M across 432 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), top state New York. 54% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $6,507,395
- +2.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 432
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,063
- -10.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $117,408,306
- +63.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (194 of 362, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New York (13% 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
- Review Cycle
- Letters of Request are accepted January 1 through May 1 for projects to be funded the following year. The 2026 submission window has passed.
- Deadline
- Letters of Request are accepted January 1 through May 1 for projects to be funded the following year.
- Contact
Application contact: Andrew Lofaro Executive Director Ko
Mailing address: 4421 Nw 39Th Ave Bldg 1 Ste 1, Gainesville, FL 32606-7211
Phone: (352) 373-7491
Website: https://thekochfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Koch Foundation Inc
Who Koch Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Order of Friars Minor General Curia ($600K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $1.6M.
Organizations only. It also paid 45 grants to individuals ($475,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2,084 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,042 grants of 2,084 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation describes its grantmaking as international, prioritizing financially distressed and underdeveloped areas and populations most in need of a Catholic presence. Its 2025 filing reports grant dollars in New York (13%), Texas (6%), California (4%), and Illinois (3%). Listed grants also include support for work in Africa and the Middle East, as well as grants to organizations in several U.S. states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 432 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Koch Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 194 of 362 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 22% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 135% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5.6M (2021) to $6.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 432 grants totaling $6.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society for the Propagation of the Faith US National Office New York, NY | To support the education of seminarians and women religious in Africa | $400,000 |
| Order of Friars Minor General Curia | To support seminarians worldwide | $300,000 |
| Order of Friars Minor General Curia | To support men religious in mission work worldwide | $300,000 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Association New York, NY | To support the formation of seminarians and novices | $150,000 |
| Catholic Near East Welfare Association New York, NY | To support various missions in the Middle East | $100,000 |
| St Peter in Chains Church Hamilton, OH | To support the purchase of new windows | $40,000 |
| Christian Renewal Center Dickinson, TX | To support renovations to the interior of a retreat hall | $35,000 |
| Diocese of Fall River Fall River, MA | To support the renovation of a chapel | $30,000 |
| Federation of St Benedict St Joseph, MN | To support the purchase of furnishings | $30,000 |
| Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional Catholic School Philadelphia, PA | To support the installation of a new roof | $30,000 |
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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 | $117,408,306 | $6,504,505 | $7,754,537 | $6,507,395 | 432 | $7,375,149 | $6,143,908 | $5,475,691 |
| 2024 | $71,661,279 | $6,320,348 | $7,153,299 | $6,352,450 | 378 | $6,835,631 | $5,689,626 | $5,747,521 |
| 2023 | $72,510,567 | $3,055,261 | $7,106,875 | $6,338,300 | 368 | $6,804,547 | $2,841,121 | $5,613,547 |
| 2022 | $76,578,074 | $3,943,559 | $6,655,299 | $5,934,982 | 471 | $6,410,901 | $3,722,523 | $6,251,999 |
| 2021 | $79,406,646 | $2,225,153 | $6,254,438 | $5,577,391 | 435 | — | $2,011,749 | $5,386,591 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koch Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.5M 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 foundation’s stated mission is “to strengthen and propagate the an individual recipient faith by providing grant support for a wide variety of evangelization efforts.” Its five primary funding priorities are Direct Evangelization, Mass Media, Preparation of Evangelists, Capital Expenditures, and Catholic Schools.
Examples of 2025 awards include support for seminarian education and formation, religious mission work, Catholic school renovations, and improvements to churches and retreat facilities. Among its grantees, San Miguel Academy of Newburgh describes its mission as educating and inspiring young people in Newburgh to break the cycle of poverty and live lives of purpose, faith, and truth. The Franciscan Life Center Network describes itself as a religious nonprofit that consolidates programs in education, counseling, music therapy, music education, and care of the sick.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 432 grants totaling $6,507,395. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $400,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed award was $400,000 to the Society for the Propagation of the Faith US National Office to support the education of seminarians and women religious in Africa. Other large awards included two $300,000 grants to the Order of Friars Minor General Curia for seminarian support and mission work, and grants of $150,000 and $100,000 to Catholic Near East Welfare Association for seminarian and novice formation and Middle East missions.
The foundation accepts Letters of Request from eligible organizations through its Applicant Portal. The process begins with a Letter of Request describing the project, its dates, cost, need, and contact information. If invited, applicants complete an application within 90 days and identify other funding sources, including amounts requested or secured. Applications must include a letter of support from the diocesan ordinary where the project will take place. U.S.-based applicants must provide an an individual recipient Directory listing and IRS determination letter. Applicants must be recognized Catholic organizations; non-U.S. applicants must provide evidence of nonprofit, nongovernmental status and identify a U.S.-based fiscal agent listed in the an individual recipient Directory.
The foundation funds projects for one year only and does not support multi-year commitments. It also excludes, among other things, endowments and capital campaigns, debt reduction, land or building purchases, individual tuition or scholarly research, general healthcare or social services, and non-evangelical or politically charged programs. Dioceses, eparchies, and religious institutes of pontifical right may submit up to six requests per year, but an organization may receive no more than three grants in any five-year period.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William A. Bomberger as president; Matthew A. Bomberger as treasurer and investment committee chair; Rachel A. Bomberger as secretary; and Carolyn L. Bomberger as assistant treasurer. Michelle H. Bomberger is listed as assistant secretary. Inge Vraney is vice president, and Lori A. Vraney, Jeffrey P. Vraney, Maura J. Vraney, and Lawrence E. Vraney Jr. are listed as directors.
Koch Foundation Inc is led by Andrew LoFaro, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 6 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew LoFaro
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$142K (2025)
William A Bomberger
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew A Bomberger
Treasurer & Investment Committee Chair
Director → Treasurer & Investment Committee Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey P Vraney
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Lawrence E Vraney Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Lori A Vraney
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$9K (2025)
Maura J Vraney
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$10K (2025)
Inge Vraney
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$7K (2025)
Carolyn L Bomberger
Assistant Treasurer
Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle H Bomberger
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel A Bomberger
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Carolyn Young (2021–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Charlotte L. Spacinsky (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $142K, to Andrew LoFaro began 42024 (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Koch Foundation Inc
How much does Koch Foundation Inc give each year?
Koch Foundation Inc gave $6.5M across 432 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $6.4M across 378 grants.
What is Koch Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Koch Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,063, across 432 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Koch Foundation Inc that year got $13K on average.
Where does Koch Foundation Inc give grants?
Koch Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 13% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Texas (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (8 grants), Silver Spring, MD (7 grants), New York, NY (6 grants) and Las Cruces, NM (6 grants).
Does Koch Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 3% of Koch Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 432) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "To support tuition assistance" (54 grants), "To support the training of catechists" (8 grants) and "To support the education and living expenses of seminarians" (6 grants).
Who are Koch Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Koch Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Order of Friars Minor General Curia ($600,000 across 2 grants), Society for the Propagation of the Faith US National Office ($400,000) and Catholic Near East Welfare Association ($250,000 across 2 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 45 grants to individuals ($475,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Koch Foundation Inc?
Koch Foundation Inc reported $117.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $7.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Koch Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to strengthen and propagate the an individual recipient faith by providing grant support for a wide variety of evangelization efforts.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Koch Foundation Inc?
Koch Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check thekochfoundation.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Koch Foundation Inc's EIN?
Koch Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1885997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Koch Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/koch-foundation-inc-morg_e18e7bc433814937abc489ef79c73103
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