Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation

Foundation · Grantmaker DALLAS, TX EIN: 74-2131195

The Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation is a private foundation established in 1980 and based in Dallas, Texas. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on charitable giving in education, human services, and philanthropic support.

Key facts about Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation

EIN: 74-2131195
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $430,000
Grants made (2025): 41
Average grant: $10,488
Median grant: $10,000
New grantees (estimate): 37% first-time grantees (15 of 41, 2025)
Total assets: $8,481,480
Primary geography: Texas (98% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
How to apply: The foundation accepts grant applications, though specific application procedures are not detailed in available sources. Full details ↓

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated June 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.

Who Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation's 41 itemized 2025 grants were Texas (98%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (37 grants). 90% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Is Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation open to new grantees?

37%

first-time grantees, 2025

In 2025, 15 of 41 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $11K. How we count

Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.

12% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method

Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2021–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$8.5M

+1.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$430K

+1.2% YoY

Grant Count

+20.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-16.1% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $509K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation supports charitable organizations with a focus that includes:

Medical research and medical care facilities
Fine arts programs in San Antonio, Texas, including the display, production, and performance of artistic works
Promotion of the physical, mental, and moral well-being of boys and girls in the San Antonio area
Education
Human Services
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Grantmaking

How to Apply

** The foundation accepts grant applications, though specific application procedures are not detailed in available sources.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Florida, with particular emphasis on San Antonio and the Dallas areas.

Grant Distribution by State

Texas $420K (98%)

Florida $10K (2%)

Share of all 41 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Florida Texas

Cities

San AntonioBoerneHoustonSchertzPonte VedraAustinConverseWindcrest

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Total Assets: $8.34 million to $8.48 million (as of 2024)
Total Liabilities: $0
Annual Revenue: $303,183 (fiscal year ending July 2024)
Annual Expenses: $531,000 (fiscal year ending July 2024)
Number of Employees: 1

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2025	2024	2023
Total Assets	$8,481,480	$8,339,681	$8,266,917
Revenue	$744,819	$303,183	$-85,458
Expenses	$556,078	$530,896	$566,354
Qualifying Distributions	$469,558	$462,168	$485,289
Net Investment Income	$664,347	$233,204	$123,849
Distributable Amount	$509,357	$487,468	$436,211

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

March 2, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

173 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation

Foundation

Marcia and Otto Koehler Foundation Grant

MARCIA & OTTO KOEHLER FOUNDATION

Amount

US $5,000 - US $20,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Clarity Child Guidance Center ($20,000), Roy Maas Youth Alternatives Inc ($20,000), Boys and Girls Clubs of San Antonio ($15,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
CLARITY CHILD GUIDANCE CENTER SAN ANTONIO, TX	SUPPORT BE A HERO TO A HERO	$20,000
ROY MAAS YOUTH ALTERNATIVES INC SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$20,000
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000
AVANCE INC - SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000
CHRISTIAN ASSISTANCE MINISTRY SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000
CHILD ADVOCATES SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000
KINETIC KIDS INC SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$15,000
ABODE CONTEMPLATIVE CARE FOR THE DYING SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
K9s FOR WARRIORS INC PONTE VEDRA, FL	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000
NATIONAL WESTERN ART FOUNDATION SAN ANTONIO, TX	UNRESTRICTED GENERAL	$10,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Bank of America	Trustee	1	$97,645

Contact Information

Phone: 888-866-3275
Location: Dallas, TX

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation fund?

The foundation supports charitable organizations with a focus that includes: • Medical research and medical care facilities • Fine arts programs in San Antonio, Texas, including the display, production, and performance of artistic works • Promotion of the physical, mental, and moral well-being of boys and girls in the San Antonio area • Education • Human Services • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

How do I apply for a grant from Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation?

The foundation accepts grant applications, though specific application procedures are not detailed in available sources. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑

Where does Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Texas and Florida, with particular emphasis on San Antonio and the Dallas areas.

What size grants does Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation award?

In 2025, Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation awarded 41 grants totaling $430K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation reported a distributable amount of $509K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation's EIN?

Marcia & Otto Koehler Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2131195. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.