Koch Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Koch Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $134,485 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $4,495 and the largest $34,035. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$134,485
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$4,495
- Largest grant$34,035
- Assets$338,924
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $314,712 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $340,928 | 17 | $652,895 |
| 2024 | $314,712 | 20 | $378,897 |
| 2025 | $134,485 | 14 | $338,924 |
How to apply
| Contact | Steven Koch 2012 N Mohawk, Chicago, IL 60614 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (312) 397-6996 |
| What to submit | In writing |
What Koch Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $78,995 |
| Illinois | 8 | $54,990 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| James Beard Foundation | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $34,035 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater New York | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $25,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $10,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Center | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $5,000 |
| Naturally Chicago | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $5,000 |
| Temple Shalom | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $3,990 |
| Congregation Beth Elohim | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $3,960 |
| Civic Federation | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $2,500 |
| Mhub | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $2,500 |
| Chikaming Open Lands | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $1,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $1,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Steven Koch
- Jacob Koch
- Rebecca Koch
- Leah Koch
- Jay Dolgin
Questions people ask
Does Koch Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Koch Family Foundation give?
$134,485 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $4,495.
Who runs Koch Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Steven Koch (President), Jacob Koch (Director), Rebecca Koch (Director) and Leah Koch (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Koch Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.