Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation
The Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation is a private foundation based in Des Moines, Iowa. In 2025, it reported 23 grants totaling $5,390,000 to charitable organizations, including organizations involved in education, health care, community projects, and the arts.
Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation at a glance
In short: Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation gave $5.4M across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $234K), mostly in Iowa. 32% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,390,000
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- -20.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $234,348
- +43.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $78,000
- Total assets
- $63,100,792
- -1.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 32% first-time grantees (7 of 22, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (72% 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 Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3131 Fleur Dr Unit 706, Des Moines, IA 50321-1741
Phone: (515) 323-5109
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($2.0M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $5.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
115 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 57 grants of 115 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Iowa received 72% of grant dollars, recipients in Rhode Island 21%, and recipients in Florida 6%. New York and Ohio each accounted for 0% as reported.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation open to new grantees?
32%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 22 grantees (32%) were first-time recipients. With only 22 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $520K; repeat grants $117K. How we count
Medians: $50K first-time, $78K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 120% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 72% 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 (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 $2.4M (2023) to $5.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $5.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | New Horizons Fund. Community Betterment Project Grants | $1,400,000 |
| Vanguard Chartiable Warwick, RI | Educational Programs | $1,150,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines Des Moines, IA | Leadership Grant Fund, Opportunity Activation Fund, Avenue Scholars | $602,000 |
| Dental Connections Des Moines, IA | General Operating Fund | $575,000 |
| By Degrees Foundation Des Moines, IA | General Operating Fund | $400,000 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association Foundation Des Moines, IA | General Operating Fund | $278,000 |
| Naples Children & Education Foundation Naples, FL | General Operating Fund | $250,000 |
| Primary Healthcare Des Moines, IA | General Operating Fund | $125,000 |
| Drake University Des Moines, IA | Johansen Student Center | $100,000 |
| United Way of Central Iowa Des Moines, IA | General Operating Fund | $100,000 |
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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 | $63,100,792 | $6,362,324 | $5,598,524 | $5,390,000 | 23 | $6,154,470 | $2,994,516 | $8,500,418 |
| 2024 | $64,172,421 | $32,440,358 | $4,801,398 | $4,727,279 | 29 | $4,767,641 | $2,117,626 | $6,788,818 |
| 2023 | $47,128,114 | $25,265,851 | $2,419,962 | $2,399,631 | 24 | $4,418,912 | $1,495,484 | $4,567,601 |
| 2022 | $35,392,372 | $14,350,655 | $2,603,074 | $2,447,554 | 24 | $2,448,754 | $1,275,284 | $3,881,724 |
| 2021 | $31,767,145 | $12,988,368 | $2,774,321 | $2,755,800 | 15 | — | $10,743,192 | $3,503,751 |
| 2020 | $21,990,690 | $9,095,354 | $2,681,331 | $2,655,437 | 21 | — | $1,735,247 | $2,583,952 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation reported a distributable amount of $8.5M 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’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for community betterment projects, educational programs, health care, and arts organizations.
Among its grantees, Dental Connections says its mission is to provide equal access to quality dental care and education through community outreach and patient connections. By Degrees Foundation says it works to increase high school graduation and postsecondary readiness through future-focused planning, saving, community partnerships, and related activities. The Des Moines Symphony describes its work as enriching, educating, and inspiring the community through orchestral music and music education programs.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $5,390,000. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $1,400,000, with a median of $78,000.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $1,400,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines for the New Horizons Fund and community betterment project grants; $1,150,000 to Vanguard Chartiable for educational programs; $602,000 to the Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines for the Leadership Grant Fund, Opportunity Activation Fund, and Avenue Scholars; $575,000 to Dental Connections for its general operating fund; and $400,000 to By Degrees Foundation for its general operating fund. Other grants included $278,000 to Des Moines Symphony Association Foundation, $250,000 to Naples Children & Education Foundation, and $125,000 to Primary Healthcare.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Thomas Koehn as president and Linda Koehn as secretary.
Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation is led by Thomas Koehn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Thomas Koehn
President
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Koehn
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
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 Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation
How much does Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation give each year?
Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation gave $5.4M across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $4.7M across 29 grants.
What is Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation's typical grant size?
Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $78,000, and its average grant was $234,348, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation that year got $520K on average.
Where does Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation give grants?
Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation gives mostly in Iowa: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Rhode Island (21%) and Florida (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Des Moines, IA (13 grants) and Naples, FL (3 grants).
Does Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation's largest grantees?
Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines ($2,002,000 across 2 grants), Vanguard Chartiable ($1,150,000) and Dental Connections ($575,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation?
Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation reported $63.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $6.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $8.5M (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 Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for community betterment projects, educational programs, health care, and arts organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation?
The foundation 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 Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation's EIN?
Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1293625. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Thomas & Linda Koehn 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Thomas & Linda Koehn Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 20, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/thomas-and-linda-koehn-foundation-morg_fca25acca36b49c4afa9e597ea155d55
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