Kokfam Foundation
KOKFAM FOUNDATION is a private foundation based in McLean, Virginia. Its filings describe scholarship activity related to studying English and American culture, as well as care packages and financial aid for Turkish earthquake survivors.
Key facts about Kokfam Foundation
In short: Kokfam Foundation gave $61K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $6K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 85-2356224
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $61,170
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $6,117
- Median grant
- $700
- Total assets
- $99,400
- Primary geography
- Virginia (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- How to apply
- The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Full details ↓
- Deadline
- December 31 each year, as stated in the 2024 filing.
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$99K
+1092.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$61K
+21.7% YoY
Grant Count
10
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
-27.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kokfam Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
How Kokfam Foundation gives
- Giving grew 83% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes continuing a scholarship to study English and American culture and providing care packages and financial aid to Turkish earthquake survivors. Its 2025 grants included educational scholarships and contributions for earthquake-survivor assistance, as well as educational, cultural, general, and programming grants.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave 10 grants totaling $61,170. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $24,800, with a median of $700. Notable grants included $24,800 to Arda Tamborini for an educational scholarship, $22,500 for New Year care packages for Turkish earthquake victims, $10,025 to Duke University for educational purposes, and $1,795 for assistance to Turkish earthquake survivors.
Review Cycle
December 31 each year, as stated in the 2024 filing. The December 31, 2025 cycle is past.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In filing year 2025, 82% of grant dollars went to recipients listed in Virginia and 16% to recipients listed in North Carolina. The remaining shares were listed for New York (1%), Washington, DC (0%), and Maryland (0%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21K (2020) to $61K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $61K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Arda Tamborini ($25K). Together the top 10 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arda Tamborini Istanbul, VA | Educational scholarship | $24,800 |
| Turkish Earthquake Victim Care Pack Ankara, VA | New Year care packages to Turkish earthquake victims. | $22,500 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Educational | $10,025 |
| Turkish Ethq Surviver assistance Ankara, VA | Help to Turkish earthquake survivors distributed by Treasurer Demet Ata. | $1,795 |
| Potomac School McLean, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Educational | $400 |
| Robert College New York, NY | Educational | $250 |
| Appleseed Washington, DC | General contribution | $200 |
| Assembly of Turkish American Associations ATAA Alexandria, VA | Cultural educational | $100 |
| NPR Baltimore, MD | Programming | $100 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $99,400 | $166,120 | $75,058 | $61,170 (10 grants) |
| 2024 | $8,338 | $62,345 | $56,084 | $50,250 (6 grants) |
| 2023 | $2,077 | $50,000 | $54,756 | $49,455 (9 grants) |
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $99,400 | $8,338 | $2,077 |
| Revenue | $166,120 | $62,345 | $50,000 |
| Expenses | $75,058 | $56,084 | $54,756 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $61,170 | $50,250 | $49,455 |
| Net Investment Income | $485 | $962 | — |
| Distributable Amount | $2,120 | $504 | $534 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kivanc Kirgiz as president, Ozge Kirgiz as treasurer, and Demet Ata as vice president.
Kokfam Foundation is led by Kivanc Kirgiz, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kivanc Kirgiz
President
Chair & President → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Demet Ata
Vice President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Ozge Gurel Kirgiz
Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $4K, to Demet Ata (Vice President).
Contact
Application contact: Kivanc Kirgiz
Mailing address: 6701 Sorrel St, Mclean, VA 22101
Phone: (703) 582-5570
Email: kkirgiz@hotmail.com
Frequently asked questions about Kokfam Foundation
How much does Kokfam Foundation give each year?
Kokfam Foundation gave $61K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 6 grants.
What is Kokfam Foundation's typical grant size?
Kokfam Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $700, and its average grant was $6,117, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kokfam Foundation give grants?
Kokfam Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was North Carolina (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ankara, VA (2 grants).
Does Kokfam Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Kokfam Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational" (4 grants).
Who are Kokfam Foundation's largest grantees?
Kokfam Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Arda Tamborini ($24,800), Turkish Earthquake Victim Care Pack ($22,500) and Duke University ($10,025), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kokfam Foundation?
Kokfam Foundation reported $99K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $61K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Kokfam Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes continuing a scholarship to study English and American culture and providing care packages and financial aid to Turkish earthquake survivors. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kokfam Foundation?
The 2024 filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Kokfam Foundation's EIN?
Kokfam Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2356224. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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