Koe Family Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 87-3295308

Koe Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $685K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $40K.

Key facts about Koe Family Foundation

EIN: 87-3295308
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024): $130,000
Grants made (2024): 3
Average grant: $43,333
Median grant: $50,000
Total assets: $684,785
Primary geography: District of Columbia (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who Koe Family Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Koe Family Foundation's 3 itemized 2024 grants were District of Columbia (62%) and Virginia (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants). 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

How Koe Family Foundation gives

In 2024 it paid out 361% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$685K

-1.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$130K

+160.0% YoY

Grant Count

+200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$43K

-13.3% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Koe Family Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

District of Columbia $80K (62%)

Virginia $50K (38%)

Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Georgia Maryland New York Texas Virginia

Cities

WashingtonAlexandriaAnnapolisAtlantaAustinNew York

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$684,785	$695,832	$650,259
Revenue	$52,496	$12,443	$-216,349
Expenses	$142,208	$69,288	$44,042
Qualifying Distributions	$130,000	$50,000	$40,000
Net Investment Income	$40,288	—	$306,425
Distributable Amount	$36,025	$32,730	$31,653

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

10 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Halcyon House ($55,000), Episcopal High School ($50,000), Women for Women International ($25,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
HALCYON HOUSE Washington, DC	GENERAL CONTRIBUTION	$55,000
EPISCOPAL HIGH SCHOOL Alexandria, VA	GENERAL CONTRIBUTION	$50,000
WOMEN FOR WOMEN INTERNATIONAL Washington, DC	GENERAL CONTRIBUTION	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2024 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Karyn Smith	President	1.25	—
Olivia Tucker	Director	0.25	—
Emma Tucker	Director	0.25	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koe Family Foundation?

Koe Family Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Washington, DC. It holds $685K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Koe Family Foundation?

As of 2024, Koe Family Foundation holds $685K in total assets with $52K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $130K in 2024.

Where does Koe Family Foundation operate?

Koe Family Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New York, Texas, Virginia.

What size grants does Koe Family Foundation award?

In 2024, Koe Family Foundation awarded 3 grants totaling $130K — an average of about $43K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Koe Family Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Koe Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $36K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.