Koscielny Family Foundation Inc
Koscielny Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Strongsville, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports $71,600 in grants to 10 charitable organizations, including organizations addressing poverty, housing, hunger, and children’s media.
Koscielny Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Koscielny Family Foundation Inc gave $72K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), top state Florida. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $71,600
- -40.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,160
- -52.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $62,638
- +137.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (46% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Koscielny Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. The filing lists no application form or materials, no deadlines, and no restrictions on awards; it names Carole D. Koscielny as the contact.
- Contact
Application contact: Carole D Koscielny
Mailing address: 23535 Quail Hollow, Westlake, OH 44145
Phone: (440) 356-4544
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Koscielny Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Food for the Poor Inc ($33K). Together the top 10 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 57 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars went to recipients in Florida (46%), Ohio (32%), California (8%), Georgia (7%), and Washington (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Koscielny Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $600; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $5K repeat.
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 71% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2025) to $362K (2020). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $72K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Food for the Poor Inc Coconut Creek, FL | Unrestricted | $33,000 |
| Ridgewood United Methodist Church Parma, OH | Unrestricted | $13,000 |
| Parents Television Council Los Angeles, CA | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Greater Cleveland Food Bank Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Americus, GA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| World Vision Tacoma, WA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Greater Cleveland YFC Cleveland, OH | Unrestricted | $2,400 |
| Covenant House Toledo, OH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Westshore Uu Church Rocky River, OH | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Foundation Independence, OH | Unrestricted | $200 |
Ready to take the next step with Koscielny Family Foundation Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $62,638 | $108,000 | $71,698 | $71,600 | 10 | $71,600 | — | $4,739 |
| 2024 | $26,336 | $105,000 | $121,100 | $120,100 | 8 | $120,100 | — | $1,694 |
| 2023 | $42,436 | $100,000 | $184,084 | $182,300 | 12 | $182,300 | — | $4,129 |
| 2022 | $126,520 | $376,129 | $249,606 | $247,500 | 13 | $247,500 | $46,995 | $3,853 |
| 2021 | $28,586 | $192,662 | $229,773 | $227,000 | 14 | $227,000 | $83,939 | $8,323 |
| 2020 | $161,283 | $280,838 | $364,546 | $362,000 | 14 | — | $48,240 | $14,356 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Koscielny Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Food for the Poor describes its work as linking churches to serve people who are materially poor and poor in spirit. Habitat for Humanity describes its work as partnering with volunteers and sponsors to build homes with low-income families. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank says it provides nutritious food and essential resources to neighbors facing hunger. World Vision describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization working with children, families, and communities to address poverty and injustice. The Parents Television Council says its mission is to protect children from harmful effects of media content.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $71,600 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $200 to $33,000, with a median grant of $5,000. All listed grant purposes were unrestricted.
Notable 2025 grants included $33,000 to Food for the Poor, $13,000 to Ridgewood United Methodist Church, $6,000 to the Parents Television Council, and $5,000 each to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, Habitat for Humanity, and World Vision.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carole D. Koscielny, Gary M. Koscielny, and Cheri L. Koscielny-Maneri as trustees.
Koscielny Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carole D. Koscielny
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cheri L. Koscielny-Maneri
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gary M. Koscielny
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Carole D. Koscielny Trust Udt (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robert M. Koscielny (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Robert M. Koscielny Trust Udt (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Koscielny Family Foundation Inc
How much does Koscielny Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Koscielny Family Foundation Inc gave $72K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $120K across 8 grants.
What is Koscielny Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Koscielny Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,160, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Koscielny Family Foundation Inc that year got $600 on average.
Where does Koscielny Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Koscielny Family Foundation Inc's top state is Florida, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (32%) and California (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cleveland, OH (2 grants).
Does Koscielny Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Koscielny Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Koscielny Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Koscielny Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Food for the Poor Inc ($33,000), Ridgewood United Methodist Church ($13,000) and Parents Television Council ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Koscielny Family Foundation Inc?
Koscielny Family Foundation Inc reported $63K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $72K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Koscielny Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. Food for the Poor describes its work as linking churches to serve people who are materially poor and poor in spirit. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Koscielny Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Koscielny Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Koscielny Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1871438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Koscielny Family Foundation Inc 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Koscielny Family Foundation Inc funds
Human Services Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Koscielny Family Foundation Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in Ohio
The Chicago Community Trust
Chicago, IL
The Chicago Community Trust funds eligible nonprofits working to narrow the wealth gap and meet urgent needs, with priorities including economic mobility, education, jobs, homeownership, and community development in metropolitan Chicago and Cook County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $26,500, though amounts varied widely; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$7.1B
Grants
4,316
Total Given
$1.2B
Columbus Foundation
Columbus, OH
The Columbus Foundation supports a broad range of nonprofit work, including arts, education, health, basic needs, neighborhoods, and capacity building, primarily in central Ohio. Its 2024 grants had a median of $21,471, though amounts varied widely. Most grants are directed by donors and aren’t made through an application process, but some specific programs accept applications.
Assets
$2.8B
Grants
1,747
Total Given
$242.7M
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation funds nonprofits working on education, housing, community and cultural vibrancy, and related regional needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000, though amounts vary widely; specific opportunities include awards of up to $35,000 for Resilient Communities and up to $450,000 through the Neighborhood Development Fund. It lists RFP and letter-of-intent opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,408
Total Given
$184.4M
The Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland Foundation funds education, human services, neighborhoods and housing, health, arts and culture, the environment, economic development, and other community priorities, primarily through grants to nonprofits in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. Its 2024 grants ranged from about $5,000 to $17.5 million, with a median of about $30,700. It accepts applications year-round through its standard grant process, with deadlines determining which cycle an application enters.
Assets
$3.3B
Grants
1,016
Total Given
$184.2M
The Scripps Howard Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The foundation supports journalism education and related programs that foster informed, engaged communities, including journalism fellowships and environmental and technology-focused journalism initiatives. In 2024, grants ranged from $25 to $675,706, with a median of $1,250; funding was concentrated in Maryland and Washington, D.C., followed by Arizona, Ohio, and Colorado. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$69.4M
Grants
819
Total Given
$7.4M
Nisource Charitable Foundation
Columbus, OH
The NiSource Charitable Foundation supports nonprofits addressing safety, workforce and economic development, environmental stewardship, STEM and energy education, and basic needs in communities across Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Its 2024 grants ranged from $60 to $2.1 million, with a median of $3,000. The filing directs applicants to contact the Foundation for application materials and deadlines; it does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$43.0M
Grants
683
Total Given
$7.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Ohio
Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Koscielny Family Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 23, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/koscielny-family-foundation-inc-morg_41d92cfd8cb742aab6daa34ce7f3d29d
BibTeX
@misc{grantable_341871438_2026,
author = {{Grantable}},
title = {{Koscielny Family Foundation Inc funder profile}},
howpublished = {GrantGraph},
year = {2026},
url = {https://grantable.co/funders/koscielny-family-foundation-inc-morg_41d92cfd8cb742aab6daa34ce7f3d29d},
note = {Accessed 2026-10-23. Data licensed CC BY 4.0}
}The figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0: reuse them with credit to Grantable and a link. Download the data.
Figures come from Koscielny Family Foundation Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Koscielny Family Foundation Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?