Kosch-Westerman Foundation
Kosch-Westerman Foundation is a private foundation, 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.
Kosch-Westerman Foundation at a glance
In short: Kosch-Westerman Foundation gave $6K across 8 grants in 2023 (avg $701.875), mostly in California. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $5,615
- -5.3% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 8
- +166.7% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $702
- -64.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $159
- Total assets
- $216,652
- -3.1% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- California (94% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Kosch-Westerman Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Jacks Helping Hand ($3K). Together the top 8 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 23 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2023) to $10K (2020). In 2023 it made 8 grants totaling $6K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| 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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $216,652 | $213 | $7,154 | $5,615 | 8 | $5,615 | $213 | $6,280 |
| 2022 | $223,595 | $35 | $7,222 | $5,929 | 3 | $5,929 | $27 | $6,509 |
| 2021 | $230,782 | $14 | $12,854 | $9,934 | 6 | $9,934 | $2 | $7,073 |
| 2020 | $243,623 | $34,030 | $11,718 | $10,435 | 6 | — | $22 | $8,936 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kosch-Westerman Foundation's 2023 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Brian Westerman
Vpsecretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pepper Westerman
Presidenttrsrer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Kosch-Westerman Foundation
How much does Kosch-Westerman Foundation give each year?
Kosch-Westerman Foundation gave $6K across 8 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $6K across 3 grants.
What is Kosch-Westerman Foundation's typical grant size?
Kosch-Westerman Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $159, and its average grant was $702, across 8 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kosch-Westerman Foundation give grants?
Kosch-Westerman Foundation gives mostly in California: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arroyo Grande, CA (3 grants).
Does Kosch-Westerman Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Kosch-Westerman Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (8 grants).
Who are Kosch-Westerman Foundation's largest grantees?
Kosch-Westerman Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Jacks Helping Hand ($2,600), American Legion Post 136 ($2,300) and Wikipedia ($322), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Kosch-Westerman Foundation?
Kosch-Westerman Foundation reported $217K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $6K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Kosch-Westerman Foundation's EIN?
Kosch-Westerman Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2017147. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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