Koenig Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Koenig Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $42,300 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 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$42,300
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$975,761
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $49,750 the year before.
46% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $30,950 | 15 | $1.0 million |
| 2024 | $49,750 | 16 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $42,300 | 11 | $975,761 |
How to apply
Koenig Family 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.
What Koenig Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 8 | $27,300 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $2,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish National Fund | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces | Unrestricted | $5,800 |
| City Year Chicago | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Apraxia Voice | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Chicago Kent College of Law | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Highland Park Community | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| JCFS Chicago | Unrestricted | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Theodore L Koenig
- Michael Evan Koenig
- Stephanie Ann Koenig
- David Raymond Koenig
Questions people ask
Does Koenig Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Koenig Family Foundation give?
$42,300 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Koenig Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Theodore L Koenig (Director & President), Michael Evan Koenig (Director & Vice President), Stephanie Ann Koenig (Director & Vice President) and David Raymond Koenig (Director & Vice President).
What does Koenig Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and environment and conservation.