Koelsch Family Foundation
Koelsch Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Olympia, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $411K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $38K. Net investment income was $27K.
Koelsch Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Koelsch Family Foundation gave $38K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $38,000
- +2433.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,600
- +406.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $410,798
- -3.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Koelsch Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Oikos Movement ($23K). Together the top 5 received $38K.
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 15 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Koelsch Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 189% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2023) to $38K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oikos Movement Oak Hills, CA | To provide spritual books to youths | $23,000 |
| Evergreen Christian Community Olympia, WA | Education | $5,000 |
| Olympia Union Gospel Mission Olympia, WA | To help homeless, poor by providing shelter/food/guidance | $5,000 |
| Options Pregnancy Clinic Olympia, WA | To support Pregnant Teen Program | $4,000 |
| Young Life Portland, OR | To help students learn spirtual guidance | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $410,798 | $30,401 | $44,567 | $38,000 | 5 | $40,316 | $26,647 | $21,354 |
| 2023 | $424,964 | $14,883 | $7,024 | $1,500 | 1 | $3,277 | $12,702 | $19,665 |
| 2022 | $417,105 | $23,192 | $16,509 | $10,000 | 2 | $12,297 | $19,164 | $19,947 |
| 2021 | $410,422 | $71,402 | $36,814 | $31,500 | 3 | $33,393 | $17,981 | $16,106 |
| 2020 | $375,834 | $10,996 | $30,766 | $25,000 | 4 | — | $10,003 | $18,629 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koelsch Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $21K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Koelsch Family Foundation is led by E Aaron Koelsch, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
E Aaron Koelsch
President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emmett Clark Koelsch
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy S Koelsch
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olivia E Koelsch
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Koelsch Family Foundation
How much does Koelsch Family Foundation give each year?
Koelsch Family Foundation gave $38K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $2K across 1 grant.
What is Koelsch Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Koelsch Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,600, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Koelsch Family Foundation give grants?
Koelsch Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (37%). The most frequent recipient cities were Olympia, WA (3 grants).
Does Koelsch Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Koelsch Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Koelsch Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Koelsch Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Oikos Movement ($23,000), Evergreen Christian Community ($5,000) and Olympia Union Gospel Mission ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Koelsch Family Foundation?
Koelsch Family Foundation reported $411K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $40K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $21K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Koelsch Family Foundation's EIN?
Koelsch Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2049869. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Koelsch Family Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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