Koch Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Koch Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $64,000 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $10,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$64,000
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $64,000 the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 17 | $1.1 million |
| 2024 | $64,000 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $64,000 | 17 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Koch Charitable Trust 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.
What Koch Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 12 | $46,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $4,000 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
| Utah | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin Community Services Inc | Program support | $10,000 |
| Acres for Joy Inc | Program support | $8,000 |
| Victory Churchnew London Campus | Program support | $7,000 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Minnesota | Program support | $6,000 |
| North Ridge Church | Program support | $5,000 |
| Marshfield Area United Way | Program support | $4,500 |
| Memory Lane Farm Inc | Program support | $4,000 |
| Minnesota Saints Chorale Fdn | Program support | $4,000 |
| Newlife Church | Program support | $4,000 |
| Feed My People | Program support | $2,000 |
| Cross the Divide | Program support | $2,000 |
| Corporation of the President | Program support | $2,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club | Program support | $1,500 |
| Marshfield Area Community Foundation | Program support | $1,000 |
| Peninsula Players Theatre | Program support | $1,000 |
| The Family | Program support | $1,000 |
| Happily Ever After | Program support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Carl F Koch
- Kim Koch Jeanselme
- Kathy S Mallory
- Krystal M Bowman
Questions people ask
Does Koch Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Koch Charitable Trust give?
$64,000 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Koch Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Carl F Koch (Trustee), Kim Koch Jeanselme (Trustee), Kathy S Mallory (Trustee) and Krystal M Bowman (Trustee).
What does Koch Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and arts and culture.