The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation
The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation is a private foundation based in Redwood City, California. Its 2024 grants supported organizations and programs including Dartmouth College scholarships and athletics, child and family support, Alzheimer’s care and research, local homelessness efforts, education, and youth sports.
The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation at a glance
In short: The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation gave $761K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $29K), mostly in California. 48% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $760,817
- +65.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- +62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,262
- +2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $496,660
- +61.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 48% first-time grantees (10 of 21, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (55% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. No application process or materials are specified.
- Contact
Mailing address: Three Lagoon Drive Ste 400, Redwood City, CA 94065-1565
Phone: (650) 365-4646
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of Dartmouth College ($171K). Together the top 10 received $691K.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 82 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 55% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 39% to recipients in New Hampshire. The remaining grant dollars went to Nevada (3%), Maryland (2%), and Massachusetts (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation open to new grantees?
48%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 10 of 21 grantees (48%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $33K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 43% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 187% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $265K (2021) to $761K (2024). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $761K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Koenig Family Scholarship Fund | $170,923 |
| Darthmouth Hanover, NH | Bradford Koenig 1980 Fund for the Kirsten and Eugene F. "Buddy" Teevens '79 Center for Peak Performance | $123,832 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities Palo Alto, CA | To provide families with housing, meal, and emotional support programs designed to help them cope with the emotional and financial burdens of having a child in the hospital. | $101,162 |
| Alzheimer's Association San Francisco, CA | to provide vital care and support programs for people affected by Alzheimer's and advance critical research aimed at finding methods of treatment, prevention and, ultimately, a cure for this devastating disease. | $82,500 |
| LiveMoves Menlo Park, CA | To Help Solve Local Homelessness | $55,000 |
| East Palo Alto Academy Foundation East Palo Alto, CA | Unrestricted | $43,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | The Stanford Fund | $25,000 |
| Glenbrook Underground Carson City, NV | To help NV Energy move electric and communications utilities underground, to increase safety through eliminating fire risk from suspended electrical wiring that runs throughout the community. | $20,000 |
| Stanford University Redwood City, CA | The Haas Public Service Center | $15,000 |
| US Naval Academy Annapolis, MD | Water Polo Excellence Fund | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 grants were reported across 26 awards; the foundation reported 16 grants in 2023 and 13 in 2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $496,660 | $819,710 | $770,557 | $760,817 | 26 | $765,700 | $298,408 | $69,612 |
| 2023 | $307,506 | $42,563 | $476,920 | $458,670 | 16 | $467,845 | $15,238 | $72,766 |
| 2022 | $748,193 | $402,583 | $309,975 | $299,905 | 13 | $304,990 | $387,528 | $78,662 |
| 2021 | $591,179 | $284,359 | $276,610 | $265,000 | 13 | $266,618 | — | $96,106 |
| 2020 | $840,445 | $558,176 | $592,828 | $578,728 | 14 | — | $538,097 | $63,643 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for educational institutions and programs, health-related services and research, community initiatives, and youth sports. For example, the Alzheimer’s Association describes its work as supporting people affected by Alzheimer’s and advancing research; Ronald McDonald House Charities Northern California describes its mission as supporting programs for children and families; and Positive Coaching Alliance says it works to make positive youth sports experiences accessible to every child.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $760,817. Grants ranged from $4,000 to $170,923, with a median of $10,000. Among the largest grants were $170,923 to the Trustees of Dartmouth College for the Koenig Family Scholarship Fund; $123,832 to Dartmouth for the Bradford Koenig 1980 Fund for the Kirsten and Eugene F. “Buddy” Teevens ’79 Center for Peak Performance; $101,162 to Ronald McDonald House Charities; $82,500 to the Alzheimer’s Association; and $55,000 to LiveMoves to help solve local homelessness. Other grants included $43,000 to East Palo Alto Academy Foundation, $25,000 to Stanford University for the Stanford Fund, and $20,000 to Glenbrook Underground.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bradford Koenig and Lauren Koenig as trustees, each serving as needed.
The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bradford Koenig
Trustee--As Needed
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lauren Koenig
Trustee--As Needed
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 The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation
How much does The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation give each year?
The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation gave $761K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $459K across 16 grants.
What is The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation's typical grant size?
The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $29,262, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation that year got $40K on average.
Where does The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation give grants?
The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation gives mostly in California: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Hampshire (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were Redwood City, CA (4 grants), Stanford, CA (3 grants), Hanover, NH (2 grants) and San Francisco, CA (2 grants).
Does The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 26) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation's largest grantees?
The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Trustees of Dartmouth College ($170,923), Darthmouth ($123,832) and Ronald McDonald House Charities ($101,162), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation?
The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation reported $497K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $766K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for educational institutions and programs, health-related services and research, community initiatives, and youth sports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds 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 The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation's EIN?
The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3993307. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Bradford & Lauren Koenig Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 2, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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