Kosch-Westerman Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker Pismo Beach, CA EIN: 91-2017147

Kosch-Westerman Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pismo Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $217K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 8 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $213.

Key facts about Kosch-Westerman Foundation

EIN: 91-2017147
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2023
Annual giving (2023): $5,615
Grants made (2023): 8
Average grant: $702
Median grant: $159
Total assets: $216,652
Primary geography: California (94% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated April 2026.

Who Kosch-Westerman Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Kosch-Westerman Foundation's 8 itemized 2023 grants were California (94%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arroyo Grande, CA (3 grants). None of its 8 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (8 grants).

How Kosch-Westerman Foundation gives

Giving fell 46% from 2020 to 2023. Method
In 2023 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

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

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Financial Overview

From 2023 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$217K

-3.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$6K

-5.3% YoY

Grant Count

+166.7% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$701.875

-64.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kosch-Westerman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Kosch-Westerman 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

California $5K (94%)

District of Columbia $322 (6%)

Hawaii $40 (1%)

Share of all 8 itemized 2023 grant dollars.

States

California District of Columbia Hawaii

Cities

Arroyo GrandeHiloPismo BeachTempletonWashingtonFresnoGrover BeachKailuakonaNipomoRedwood CitySan Luis ObispoSanta Barbara

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2023	2022	2021
Total Assets	$216,652	$223,595	$230,782
Revenue	$213	$35	$14
Expenses	$7,154	$7,222	$12,854
Qualifying Distributions	$5,615	$5,929	$9,934
Net Investment Income	$213	$27	$2
Distributable Amount	$6,280	$6,509	$7,073

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 8 recipients in 2023

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2023 grants, the largest recipients include Jacks Helping Hand ($2,600), American Legion Post 136 ($2,300), Wikipedia ($322).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
Jacks Helping Hand San Luis Obispo, CA	Donation	$2,600
American Legion Post 136 Arroyo Grande, CA	Donation	$2,300
Wikipedia Washington, DC	Donation	$322
Seniors in Homes co Tribe Coffeehouse Arroyo Grande, CA	Donation	$218
Arroyo Grande Womens Club Arroyo Grande, CA	Donation	$100
Panda Cares Foundation Hilo, HI	Donation	$40
Rancho Grande Market Holiday Food Drive Pismo Beach, CA	Donation	$25
Wendys Catarina Club Nipomo, CA	Donation	$10

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2023 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Pepper Westerman	PresidentTrsrer	10	—
Brian Westerman	VPSecretary	5	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kosch-Westerman Foundation?

Kosch-Westerman Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Pismo Beach, CA. It holds $217K in total assets as of 2023.

How large is Kosch-Westerman Foundation?

As of 2023, Kosch-Westerman Foundation holds $217K in total assets with $213 in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $6K in 2023.

Where does Kosch-Westerman Foundation operate?

Kosch-Westerman Foundation has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Hawaii.

What size grants does Kosch-Westerman Foundation award?

In 2023, Kosch-Westerman Foundation awarded 8 grants totaling $6K — an average of about $701.875 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Kosch-Westerman Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, Kosch-Westerman Foundation reported a distributable amount of $6K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.