Koch Foundation
The Koch Foundation is a private philanthropic organization established in 1979 by Carl and Paula Koch. Based in Gainesville, Florida, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening and propagating the Roman Catholic faith through grant support for evangelization efforts worldwide.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$71.7M
-1.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.4M
+0.2% YoY
Grant Count
378
+2.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-2.4% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to strengthen and propagate the Roman Catholic faith by providing grant support for a wide variety of evangelization efforts. The foundation supports Catholic organizations and initiatives globally, with a particular emphasis on missions, seminarian support, and religious novice formation.
Grantmaking
The Koch Foundation is an active grantmaker with recent grant activity in 2024. Notable recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Koch Foundation supports numerous global cities and U.S. states, including major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Nairobi, as well as smaller communities. U.S. funding extends across multiple states including Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, and 27 additional states.
Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year Ending March 2024:
- Total Assets: $71.7 million
- Total Revenue: $6.32 million
- Total Expenses: $7.15 million
- Total Liabilities: $30,100
- Number of Employees: 2-3
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $71,661,279 | $72,510,567 | $76,578,074 |
| Revenue | $6,320,348 | $3,055,261 | $3,943,559 |
| Expenses | $7,153,299 | $7,106,875 | $6,655,299 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $6,835,631 | $6,804,547 | $6,410,901 |
| Net Investment Income | $5,689,626 | $2,841,121 | $3,722,523 |
| Distributable Amount | $5,747,521 | $5,613,547 | $6,251,999 |
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
200 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Koch Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Order of Friars Minor General Curia ($400,000), Missionaries of St Francis De Sales Usa Vice Province ($150,000), Archdiocese of San Juan De Puerto Rico ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| EPARCHY OF SAINT VLADIMIR LE GRAND DE PARIS | TO SUPPORT A PRIEST WORKING WITH DISPLACED PEOPLE | $15,000 |
| POOR CLARE SISTERS SECOND ORDER OF ST FRANCIS | TO SUPPORT THE FORMATION AND LIVING EXPENSES OF WOMEN RELIGIOUS | $10,000 |
| ST WILLIAM PRIMARY SCHOOL | TO SUPPORT TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR STUDENTS AND SALARIES FOR STAFF | $10,000 |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF KANSAS CITY-ST JOSEPH KANSAS CITY, MO | TO SUPPORT THE CREATION OF A CHAPEL | $10,000 |
| DIOCESE OF GALLUP GALLUP, NM | TO SUPPORT THE SALARY OF A SUPERINTENDENT FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS | $15,000 |
| POOR CLARES SAINT CLARE MONASTERY | TO SUPPORT THE FORMATION AND DAILY LIVING EXPENSES OF WOMEN RELIGIOUS | $15,000 |
| HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL SAUK CENTRE, MN | TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF NEW CAFETERIA TABLES | $40,000 |
| EPISCOPAL CONFERENCE OF ZAMBIA | TO SUPPORT AN RCIA PROGRAM | $20,000 |
| DE TU VIEN DONG THANH TAM | TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION AND LIVING EXPENSES OF MEN RELIGIOUS | $15,000 |
| MISSIONARY SERVANTS OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY SILVER SPRING, MD | TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF SEMINARIANS | $20,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- William A. Bomberger – President
- Carolyn Young – Executive Director (annual compensation: $139,900)
- Monica Fox – Director of Operations (annual compensation: $94,800)
The foundation's board consists of members of the Bomberger and Vraney families, who serve without compensation. Carolyn Young is the only compensated member of the leadership team beyond operations staff.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLYN L BOMBERGER | ASST. TREASURER | 5 | — |
| WILLIAM A BOMBERGER | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| MICHELLE H BOMBERGER | ASSISTANT SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| MATTHEW A BOMBERGER | TREASURER & INVESTMENT COMMITTEE CHAIR | 5 | — |
| RACHEL A BOMBERGER | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| INGE VRANEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| LORI A VRANEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JEFFREY P VRANEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MAURA J VRANEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| LAWRENCE E VRANEY JR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CAROLYN YOUNG | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $139,900 |
Contact Information
Address: 4421 NW 39th Avenue Building 1, Suite 1 Gainesville, FL 32606-7211 USA
Phone: (352) 373-7491
Website: thekochfoundation.org
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Koch Foundation fund?
The foundation's mission is to strengthen and propagate the Roman Catholic faith by providing grant support for a wide variety of evangelization efforts. The foundation supports Catholic organizations and initiatives globally, with a particular emphasis on missions, seminarian support, and religious novice formation.
How do I apply for a grant from Koch Foundation?
The Koch Foundation is an active grantmaker with recent grant activity in 2024. Notable recent grants include: • Catholic Near East Welfare Association: $200,000 (to support missions in various countries) • Catholic Near East Welfare Association: $150,000 (to support living expenses of seminarians) • Catholic Near East Welfare Association: $100,000 (to support living expenses of religious novices) The foundation awarded approximately $4.67 million in grants in 2024 across 88+ grants. The founda…
Where does Koch Foundation make grants?
The Koch Foundation supports numerous global cities and U.S. states, including major cities such as New York, Los Angeles, and Nairobi, as well as smaller communities. U.S. funding extends across multiple states including Alaska, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Michigan, and 27 additional states.
What size grants does Koch Foundation award?
In 2024, Koch Foundation awarded 378 grants totaling $6.4M — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Koch Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Koch Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Koch Foundation's EIN?
Koch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-1885997. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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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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