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Michael Koss Charitable Foundation

Preselected recipients only Los Angeles, California · EIN 263766034

Michael Koss Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Los Angeles, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,100 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $15,050 and the largest $30,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $1,000 the year before.

100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$1,0001$990
2024$30,1002$470,581

How to apply

Michael Koss Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Michael Koss Charitable Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$30,000
New York1$100

Grants paid in 2024

All 2 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
The Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
Charitable$30,000
SPCA International
New York, NY
Charitable$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Michael Koss Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Michael Koss Charitable Foundation give?

$30,100 in tax year 2024, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $15,050.

Who runs Michael Koss Charitable Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Michael A Koss (President), Cornelia Koss (Secretary) and Zane Koss (Chief Financial Officer).

What does Michael Koss Charitable Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, animals and international.

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