The Mary Julia Koch Foundation
To promote the common good and general welfare of the community.
The Mary Julia Koch Foundation at a glance
In short: The Mary Julia Koch Foundation gave $12.4M across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $3.1M), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $12,360,000
- +147.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,090,000
- -38.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $175,000
- Total assets
- $13,455,311
- +405.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Mary Julia Koch Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was President and Fellows of Harvard College ($12.0M). Together the top 4 received $12.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5.0M (2023) to $12.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $12.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| President and Fellows of Harvard College Boston, MA | PH.D. Frontier Fellowships; Harvard Kennedy School | $12,000,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY | General Operating Support | $250,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Assumption Family Health Service Inc New York, NY | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| The Harvard Independent Inc Cambridge, MA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,455,311 | $23,156,585 | $12,361,727 | $12,360,000 | 4 | $656,585 |
| 2023 | $2,660,453 | $7,660,503 | $5,000,050 | $5,000,000 | 1 | $35,672 |
About The Mary Julia Koch Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Mary Julia Koch Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Wichita, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $12.4M. Net investment income was $657K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Mary Julia Koch Foundation is led by Gregory W. Flesher, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gregory W. Flesher
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Julia Koch
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laci L. Boyle
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Kwedar
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Reichenberger
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terra R. Eck
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Andrew McKay (2023) — Director
- Former: Brian J. Menkes (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 Mary Julia Koch Foundation
How much does The Mary Julia Koch Foundation give each year?
The Mary Julia Koch Foundation gave $12.4M across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5.0M across 1 grant.
What is The Mary Julia Koch Foundation's typical grant size?
The Mary Julia Koch Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $175,000, and its average grant was $3,090,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Mary Julia Koch Foundation give grants?
The Mary Julia Koch Foundation gives mostly in Massachusetts: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The Mary Julia Koch Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 75% of The Mary Julia Koch Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Mary Julia Koch Foundation?
The Mary Julia Koch Foundation reported $13.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.2M.
What is The Mary Julia Koch Foundation?
The Mary Julia Koch Foundation is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Wichita, KS. It holds $13.5M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Mary Julia Koch Foundation's EIN?
The Mary Julia Koch Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3681616. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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