The Koski Family Foundation Inc
The Koski Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Sarasota, Florida. Its 2023 filing states that its sole charitable activity is making contributions to public charitable organizations exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
The Koski Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Koski Family Foundation Inc gave $437K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $18K), mostly in Florida. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $437,062
- +32.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- +26.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $18,211
- +4.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $4,947,456
- +49.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (5 of 24, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (92% 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 Koski Family Foundation Inc
- 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 for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4995 Ashley Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34241
Phone: (914) 552-4560
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Koski Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Hermitage Artist Retreat ($50K). Together the top 10 received $296K.
Grant Size Distribution
111 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 103 grants of 111 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 5% to New York, 2% to New Hampshire, and 1% to Ohio. The listed grants show a concentration of recipients in Sarasota and elsewhere in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Koski Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 24 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $20K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 115% of 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 $301K (2023) to $439K (2021). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $437K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Hermitage Artist Retreat Englewood, FL | Support The Hermitage Artist Retreat - underwrite two Kennedy Center residences $20,000Collabrative Initiative $30,000 | $50,000 |
| Ringling College of Art Design Sarasota, FL | For the support of Youth Experiencing Art and the education and Koski Scholarship Fund | $50,000 |
| Educational Foundation of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | Third year of three year Pledge--Student Success Program | $40,000 |
| Sarasota Orchestra Sarasota, FL | Support 2025 Sarasota Youth Persons Concerts | $25,000 |
| Selby Botanical Gardens Sarasota, FL | Third year of three year pledge--Education and Outreach | $25,000 |
| Boys Girls Club of Sarasota Sarasota, FL | Great Futures Summer Academy | $25,000 |
| Mote Marine Sarasota, FL | Second of two year pledge--Mote Marine Creation of Teacher Development | $21,000 |
| University of South Florida Foundat Tampa, FL | Third Year of Five year pledge--Engineering 2+2 Program | $20,000 |
| Suncoast Science Center Inc Sarasota, FL | Second year of two year pledge--Student Proposals and Education Committee | $20,000 |
| Project 180 Sarasota, FL | Strong voices Lecture Series $5,000;First Week Out $5,000; Residential $10,000 | $20,000 |
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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 | $4,947,456 | $2,169,687 | $523,699 | $437,062 | 24 | $437,062 | $2,090,244 | $380,999 |
| 2024 | $3,301,468 | $482,357 | $403,155 | $331,000 | 19 | $331,000 | $405,230 | $317,940 |
| 2023 | $3,222,266 | $-65,136 | $345,392 | $301,000 | 18 | $301,000 | — | $256,163 |
| 2022 | $3,632,794 | $-383,456 | $438,198 | $369,500 | 23 | $369,500 | — | $303,702 |
| 2021 | $4,454,448 | $855,198 | $552,698 | $439,250 | 27 | — | $762,886 | $410,171 |
| 2020 | $4,151,948 | $960,773 | $496,364 | $426,942 | 28 | — | $907,794 | $291,840 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Koski Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $381K 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
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the available information. Its 2023 filing describes its sole charitable activity as making contributions to qualifying public charitable organizations.
Examples of grantees’ stated missions illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Big Waters Land Trust says its mission is to protect land and water for people and nature; All Faiths Food Bank says it works with partners to provide healthy solutions to end hunger in its community. St. Lawrence University describes itself as a liberal arts institution preparing students to be critical and creative thinkers. Other 2025 grantees include arts, education, youth, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $437,062. Grant amounts ranged from $300 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $50,000 to The Hermitage Artist Retreat for support including two Kennedy Center residencies, and $50,000 to Ringling College of Art Design for youth arts education and its Koski Scholarship Fund. Other notable grants included $40,000 to Educational Foundation of Sarasota for the third year of a three-year pledge to its Student Success Program; $25,000 each to Sarasota Orchestra, Selby Botanical Gardens, and Boys Girls Club of Sarasota; and $21,000 to Mote Marine.
Additional 2025 grants included $20,000 to the University of South Florida Foundation for the third year of a five-year pledge to its Engineering 2+2 Program, $20,000 to Suncoast Science Center, and $15,762 to Library Foundation of Sarasota County for a one-year ABC Mouse Home Access for Libraries subscription. St. Lawrence University received $15,000 for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas L Koski as President; Beverly L Koski as Vice President; Robert C Koski as Treasurer; and Christine L Koski and Gregory C Yadley Esq as Directors.
The Koski Family Foundation Inc is led by Thomas L Koski, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas L Koski
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christine L Koski
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gregory C Yadley Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beverly L Koski
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert C Koski
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 The Koski Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Koski Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Koski Family Foundation Inc gave $437K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $331K across 19 grants.
What is The Koski Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Koski Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $18,211, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Koski Family Foundation Inc that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Koski Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Koski Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (14 grants) and Tampa, FL (2 grants).
Does The Koski Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The Koski Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Koski Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Koski Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Hermitage Artist Retreat ($50,000), Ringling College of Art Design ($50,000) and Educational Foundation of Sarasota ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Koski Family Foundation Inc?
The Koski Family Foundation Inc reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $437K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $381K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Koski Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a separate mission in the available information. Its 2023 filing describes its sole charitable activity as making contributions to qualifying public charitable organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Koski Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Koski Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Koski Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0764285. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Koski 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 31, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 4, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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