The Callaway Foundation
The Callaway Foundation is a private foundation based in Temple, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants for educational scholarships, including support for Texas colleges and universities.
The Callaway Foundation at a glance
In short: The Callaway Foundation gave $568K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $27K), mostly in Texas. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $567,598
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -16.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $27,028
- +27.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,625
- Total assets
- $12,443,481
- +4.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (3 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% 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 The Callaway Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Its filing describes a scholarship application available through the C H Yoe High School Scholarship Committee in Cameron, Texas. The stated restrictions are two years’ attendance at C H Yoe High School and 20 hours of community service. The filing lists Kevin J. Koch as the contact.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that applications are due March 1 each year and community service must be completed by March 22 of the applicant’s senior year. Those dates in 2026 have passed.
- Deadline
- The filing states that applications are due March 1 each year and community service must be completed by March 22 of…
- Contact
Application contact: Kevin J Koch
Mailing address: 605 W Park Avenue, Temple, TX 76501
Phone: (254) 760-4756
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Callaway Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Texas A&M Foundation ($200K). Together the top 10 received $499K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($17,200), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
112 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 112 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for 2025 went to recipients in Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Callaway Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 18 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $18K repeat.
- 61% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $491K (2022) to $595K (2020). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $568K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas A&M Foundation College Station, TX | Scholarships for Education | $200,000 |
| Texas State University San Marcos, TX | Scholarships for Education | $77,648 |
| St Edwards University Austin, TX | Scholarships for Education | $50,000 |
| The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Belton, TX | Scholarships for Education | $40,000 |
| Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX | Scholarships for Education | $32,450 |
| Baylor University Waco, TX | Scholarships for Education | $32,125 |
| The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | Scholarships for Education | $18,400 |
| Texas A&M University College Station, TX | Scholarships for Education | $18,300 |
| Angelo State University San Angelo, TX | Scholarships for Education | $15,000 |
| Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX | Scholarships for Education | $15,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,443,481 | $1,252,202 | $686,598 | $567,598 | 21 | $590,180 | $1,155,022 | $666,873 |
| 2024 | $11,882,277 | $493,288 | $657,840 | $531,422 | 25 | $558,903 | $406,826 | $591,337 |
| 2023 | $12,004,021 | $976,786 | $652,383 | $536,009 | 25 | $566,719 | $897,492 | $537,740 |
| 2022 | $11,674,995 | $549,163 | $617,252 | $491,395 | 23 | $526,198 | $458,253 | $570,060 |
| 2021 | $11,760,459 | $594,232 | $700,500 | $572,627 | 18 | $600,580 | $511,085 | $598,986 |
| 2020 | $11,963,962 | $1,612,647 | $706,979 | $594,542 | 16 | — | $1,528,597 | $568,952 |
| 2019 | $11,044,137 | $759,371 | $714,707 | $591,810 | 22 | — | $682,091 | $606,829 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Callaway Foundation reported a distributable amount of $667K 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 were designated for “scholarships for education.” The recipients include colleges and universities; for example, Texas A&M Foundation describes its work as raising support and managing endowed gifts for Texas A&M University, while Tarleton State University says its mission includes providing financial support and scholarships for students attending the university. Temple Education Foundation says it develops community support to enrich teaching and expand learning opportunities for students in Temple ISD.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $567,598. Awards ranged from $1,725 to $200,000, with a median grant of $11,625. The largest awards included Texas A&M Foundation ($200,000), Texas State University ($77,648), St. Edward’s University ($50,000), the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor ($40,000), Tarleton State University ($32,450), and Baylor University ($32,125). Temple Education Foundation received $10,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Kevin J. Koch is listed as trustee on the 2025 filing.
The Callaway Foundation is led by Kevin J. Koch, Trustee on every filing since 2019 — the only officer listed, and compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kevin J. Koch
Trustee
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$38K (2019) → $38K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $38K, to Kevin J Koch (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about The Callaway Foundation
How much does The Callaway Foundation give each year?
The Callaway Foundation gave $568K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $531K across 25 grants.
What is The Callaway Foundation's typical grant size?
The Callaway Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,625, and its average grant was $27,028, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Callaway Foundation that year got $5K on average.
Where does The Callaway Foundation give grants?
The Callaway Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were College Station, TX (2 grants), Austin, TX (2 grants) and Temple, TX (2 grants).
Does The Callaway Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on The Callaway Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships for Education" (21 grants).
Who are The Callaway Foundation's largest grantees?
The Callaway Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Texas A&M Foundation ($200,000), Texas State University ($77,648) and St Edwards University ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($17,200), which are not listed by name. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Callaway Foundation?
The Callaway Foundation reported $12.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $590K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $667K (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 does The Callaway Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants were designated for “scholarships for education.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Callaway Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Callaway Foundation's EIN?
The Callaway Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1010957. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Callaway 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). The Callaway Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-callaway-foundation-morg_ceb3dd210c1848feb355d6ee4e8d444d
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