Koehr Family Foundation
The Koehr Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Warrenton, Virginia. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations, primarily in Virginia, including schools, a clinic, a pregnancy center, a parish, and other local organizations.
Koehr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Koehr Family Foundation gave $82K across 41 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. 44% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,051
- +42.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 41
- +41.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,001
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250
- Total assets
- $999
- -85.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 44% first-time grantees (17 of 39, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Koehr Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 1247, Warrenton, VA 20188
Phone: (540) 379-8328
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Koehr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Christendom College ($22K across 3 grants). Together the top 10 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
236 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 236 grants of 236 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia. The remaining reported shares were Colorado and Indiana at 1% each, and New York and Michigan at 0% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 41 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Koehr Family Foundation open to new grantees?
44%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 17 of 39 grantees (44%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $115 first-time, $295 repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 38% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2023) to $201K (2022). In 2024 it made 41 grants totaling $82K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Christendom College Front Royal, VA | Stained Glass Window in Chapel | $20,000 |
| The Summit Academy Fredericksburg, VA | Unrestricted General Use | $16,545 |
| Chesterton Academy of St Thomas Aq Warrenton, VA | Support for Catholic Education | $7,505 |
| BVM Foundation Warrenton, VA | Support Mother of Mercy Free Clinic | $6,223 |
| Warrenton Pregnancy Center Warrenton, VA | Support for Pro-Life Center | $6,075 |
| Seton School Manassas, VA | Support for Catholic Education | $5,818 |
| John Xxiii Montessori Children's Center Front Royal, VA | Support of Catholic Education | $3,414 |
| St John Catholic Church Warrenton, VA | Unrestricted Support Local Parish | $3,360 |
| Cortona Foundtion Warrenton, VA | Support of Single Mothers | $2,500 |
| Christendom College Front Royal, VA | Summer Consortium | $1,700 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $999 | $83,754 | $87,546 | $82,051 | 41 | $82,051 | $353 |
| 2023 | $6,806 | $50,259 | $58,622 | $57,754 | 29 | $57,754 | $286 |
| 2022 | $20,312 | $190,380 | $201,615 | $200,821 | 63 | $200,821 | $2,279 |
| 2021 | $26,724 | $152,433 | $133,012 | $132,126 | 50 | — | $888 |
| 2020 | $6,964 | $113,228 | $114,322 | $113,275 | 53 | — | $424 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koehr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $353 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for Catholic education, religious organizations, pregnancy and clinic services, and other charitable activities. For example, the foundation’s grant purposes included support for Catholic education and a local parish, as well as support for the Mother of Mercy Free Clinic and the Warrenton Pregnancy Center.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms: BVM Foundation says it supports local efforts related to pro-life services, education, and religious life; Warrenton Pregnancy Center says it assists women navigating an unplanned or crisis pregnancy; and Seton School describes itself as a Catholic liberal arts school. Wakefield Country Day School says it offers college-preparatory education emphasizing writing, critical thinking, and ethical responsibility.
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 41 grants totaling $82,051 in 2024. Grants ranged from $52 to $20,000, with a median of $250. Notable 2024 grants included $20,000 to Christendom College for a stained-glass window in its chapel; $16,545 to The Summit Academy for unrestricted general use; $7,505 to Chesterton Academy of St Thomas Aquinas for Catholic education; $6,223 to BVM Foundation for the Mother of Mercy Free Clinic; and $6,075 to Warrenton Pregnancy Center for its pro-life center.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists James G Koehr as president and Colleen C Koehr as secretary.
Koehr Family Foundation is led by James G. Koehr, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James G. Koehr
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Colleen C. Koehr
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Koehr Family Foundation
How much does Koehr Family Foundation give each year?
Koehr Family Foundation gave $82K across 41 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $58K across 29 grants.
What is Koehr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Koehr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250, and its average grant was $2,001, across 41 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Koehr Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Koehr Family Foundation give grants?
Koehr Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Warrenton, VA (8 grants), Front Royal, VA (4 grants), Manassas, VA (4 grants) and Fredericksburg, VA (2 grants).
Does Koehr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 32% of Koehr Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (13 of 41) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Support for Catholic Education" (4 grants).
Who are Koehr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Koehr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Christendom College ($21,800 across 3 grants), The Summit Academy ($16,545) and Chesterton Academy of St Thomas Aq ($7,505), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Koehr Family Foundation?
Koehr Family Foundation reported $999 in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $82K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $353 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Koehr Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its grants show support for Catholic education, religious organizations, pregnancy and clinic services, and other charitable activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Koehr Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Koehr Family Foundation's EIN?
Koehr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3666988. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Koehr Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 10, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Koehr Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/koehr-family-foundation-morg_ca4813e85b424b0a85aa66ab8137a407
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