Koch Family Foundation Grants

Koch Family Foundation Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Koch Family Foundation
Last Updated: February 08, 2026

Summary

The Koch Family Foundation supports individuals in Kansas by promoting arts and education initiatives. With over $60 million awarded in scholarships and grants, the foundation encourages personal growth and community contribution. Established by Fred and Mary Koch in 1932, it continues their legacy of fostering creative talents. The foundation aims to create opportunities for all individuals to reach their potential and make a meaningful impact in society.

Overview

Supporting Our Future We believe every person is capable of achieving extraordinary things. The Koch Family Foundation (formerly the Fred and Mary Koch Foundation) is committed to supporting individuals as they discover, develop, and apply their innate gifts, enabling them to transform the lives of themselves and those in their communities. Since its founding, the Koch Family Foundation has contributed more than $60 million in support of arts and education-based initiatives, including thousands of scholarships. A Legacy of Learning This foundation was created with a singular mission: to foster arts and education in Kansas. And like many cherished family traditions, that commitment to lifelong learning has passed on from generation to generation. It all began with Fred and Mary Koch, who made Wichita their home in 1932. They not only valued the importance of education, they made a point of supporting the fine arts as well. Mary’s creativity and generous contributions to the arts, in particular, are still making a difference in our creative community. The Koch Family Foundation continues its tradition of providing generous resources to inspire individuals to grow and share their talents with Kansas and the rest of the world. Today, Fred and Mary’s legacy empowers new generations to make their own lasting contributions to society. Their son, Charles, has long devoted his philanthropic work to breaking down barriers to opportunity, while his wife, Liz, has unleashed potential throughout the state of Kansas – and beyond – through her support of arts and education. Charles and Liz have two children, Chase and Elizabeth, who are already at work continuing this important legacy for people around the world. Our Grants Each of us has our own unique gifts and talents we bring to the world. Our goal is to unleash them. We support programs that create the opportunity for all people to develop their abilities, reach their full potential and make lasting contributions to society. Our grants build on a Koch family passion for creating a vibrant and inclusive community within their home state of Kansas.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Grants made by the Koch Family Foundation are awarded to charitable organizations as defined in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not seek proposals in support of:Individuals (other than the Koch Scholarship Awards Program)Individual schools and churchesVenture capital grantsAthletic associations and sporting events/teamsTrip and tour sponsorshipsInitiatives outside of Kansas, including national sponsorships and international requestsPolitical, legislative or lobbyingEndowment funds Capital campaigns