Michael Koss Charitable Foundation
Michael Koss Charitable Foundation is a private foundation, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $471K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $30K.
Michael Koss Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Michael Koss Charitable Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $30,100
- +2910.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,050
- +1405.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,050
- Total assets
- $470,581
- +47433.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Koss Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles ($30K). Together the top 2 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Michael Koss Charitable Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 259% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2023) to $30K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| SPCA International New York, NY | Charitable | $100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $470,581 | $501,000 | $31,409 | $30,100 | 2 | $30,100 | $11,612 |
| 2023 | $990 | — | $1,580 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,000 | $39 |
| 2022 | $2,570 | $5,000 | $3,290 | — | — | — | $26 |
| 2021 | $860 | $2,000 | $1,247 | — | — | — | $24 |
| 2020 | $107 | $1,000 | $1,010 | — | — | — | $6 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Michael Koss Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Koss Charitable Foundation is led by Michael A. Koss, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael A. Koss
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cornelia Koss
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Zane Koss
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Michael Koss Charitable Foundation
How much does Michael Koss Charitable Foundation give each year?
Michael Koss Charitable Foundation gave $30K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
How large is Michael Koss Charitable Foundation?
Michael Koss Charitable Foundation reported $471K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $30K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Michael Koss Charitable Foundation operate?
Michael Koss Charitable Foundation has awarded grants in California, New York.
What is Michael Koss Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Michael Koss Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3766034. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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