KOE Family Foundation
KOE Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $619K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $143K. Net investment income was $68K.
KOE Family Foundation at a glance
In short: KOE Family Foundation gave $143K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $20K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $142,988
- +10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,427
- -52.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $618,506
- -9.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (39% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who KOE Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Episcopal High School ($50K). Together the top 7 received $143K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 17 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How KOE Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 257% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 438% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $143K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $143K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal High School Alexandria, VA | General Contribution | $50,000 |
| Women for Women International Washington, DC | General Contribution | $25,000 |
| Martha's Table Washington, DC | General Contribution | $15,488 |
| Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy San Francisco, CA | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Project Heal Washington, DC | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds Beaverton, OR | General Contribution | $15,000 |
| Alzheimers Foundation New York, NY | General Contribution | $7,500 |
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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 | $618,506 | $79,830 | $155,235 | $142,988 | 7 | $142,988 | $68,468 | $32,649 |
| 2024 | $684,785 | $52,496 | $142,208 | $130,000 | 3 | $130,000 | $40,288 | $36,025 |
| 2023 | $695,832 | $12,443 | $69,288 | $50,000 | 1 | $50,000 | — | $32,730 |
| 2022 | $650,259 | $-216,349 | $44,042 | $40,000 | 6 | $40,000 | $306,425 | $31,653 |
| 2021 | $1,032,179 | $999,673 | $340 | — | — | — | $25,829 | $9,808 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, KOE Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $33K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
KOE Family Foundation is led by Karyn Smith, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Karyn Smith
President
On filings since 2021
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emma Tucker
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia Tucker
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about KOE Family Foundation
How much does KOE Family Foundation give each year?
KOE Family Foundation gave $143K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $130K across 3 grants.
What is KOE Family Foundation's typical grant size?
KOE Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $20,427, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does KOE Family Foundation give grants?
KOE Family Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Virginia (35%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does KOE Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of KOE Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are KOE Family Foundation's largest grantees?
KOE Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Episcopal High School ($50,000), Women for Women International ($25,000) and Martha's Table ($15,488), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is KOE Family Foundation?
KOE Family Foundation reported $619K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $143K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $33K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is KOE Family Foundation's EIN?
KOE Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3295308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
Live grants for the work KOE 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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