Koch Foundation Inc
Koch Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Evansville, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $4.0 million in 173 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $533,250. Its filing does not say whether it accepts applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$4.0 million
- Number of grants173
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$533,250
- Assets$81.3 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $2.8 million the year before.
36% 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 | $2.9 million | 139 | $61.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.8 million | 165 | $72.8 million |
| 2025 | $4.0 million | 173 | $81.3 million |
How to apply
The filing gives no application details. Contact the foundation before you apply.
What Koch Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 125 | $3.6 million |
| Kentucky | 12 | $152,503 |
| Missouri | 11 | $77,972 |
| Michigan | 4 | $61,931 |
| Texas | 1 | $12,689 |
| Ohio | 3 | $6,600 |
| Georgia | 2 | $5,027 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $3,241 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of SW in | Charitable Operations | $533,250 |
| St Benedict Church | Charitable Operations | $401,500 |
| EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS and SCIENCE | Charitable Operations | $360,000 |
| United Way of Southwestern Indiana | Charitable Operations | $262,394 |
| Mater Dei High School | Charitable Operations | $258,750 |
| Koch Family Childrens Museum of Eville | Charitable Operations | $256,500 |
| Reitz Memorial High School | Charitable Operations | $179,500 |
| Annunciation School | Charitable Operations | $120,500 |
| Easter Seals Southwestern Indiana | Charitable Operations | $109,500 |
| United Way of Henderson County | Charitable Operations | $105,867 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Evansville | Charitable Operations | $88,740 |
| Building Blocks | Charitable Operations | $75,000 |
| Vanderburgh Community Foundation | Charitable Operations | $63,000 |
| Scholarship America | Charitable Operations | $53,140 |
| Usi Foundation | Charitable Operations | $52,900 |
| Evansville Rescue Mission | Charitable Operations | $51,000 |
| Mission First Inc | Charitable Operations | $50,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House Charities | Charitable Operations | $50,000 |
| Sisters of St Benedict | Charitable Operations | $50,000 |
| SWIRCA and MORE | Charitable Operations | $50,000 |
| Potters Wheel | Charitable Operations | $32,000 |
| Evansville Christian School | Charitable Operations | $30,000 |
| Evansville Promise Neighborhood | Charitable Operations | $30,000 |
| Evansville Christian Life Center | Charitable Operations | $28,000 |
| Youth First Foundation Inc | Charitable Operations | $26,000 |
| Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra | Charitable Operations | $25,500 |
| Foundation for Better Health Inc | Charitable Operations | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity Springfield | Charitable Operations | $25,000 |
| United Way of the Ozarks | Charitable Operations | $23,791 |
| Henderson County Edc Industrial Fdn | Charitable Operations | $20,000 |
| Signature School Foundation | Charitable Operations | $20,000 |
| Evansville Catholic Interparochial High S | Charitable Operations | $16,300 |
| Keep Evansville Beautiful | Charitable Operations | $15,100 |
| Breakthrough T1D | Charitable Operations | $15,000 |
| Evsc Foundation Inc | Charitable Operations | $15,000 |
| Welborn Baptist Hospital | Charitable Operations | $15,000 |
| Catholic Diocese of Evansville | Charitable Operations | $13,000 |
| United Way of Navarro County | Charitable Operations | $12,689 |
| YMCA of SW in | Charitable Operations | $11,000 |
| Pregnancy Care Center | Charitable Operations | $10,869 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert L Koch II
- Kevin R Koch
- James H Muehlbauer
- Neil T McDonald
- Jennifer K Slade
- David M Koch
- Brad J Muehlbauer
- Steven A Church
- Glen J Muehlbauer
- Josh Gilberg
Questions people ask
Does Koch Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Its filing does not say. Contact the foundation before applying.
How much does Koch Foundation Inc give?
$4.0 million in tax year 2025, across 173 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Koch Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert L Koch II (President), Kevin R Koch (Vice President), James H Muehlbauer (Vice President) and Neil T McDonald (Treasurer) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Koch Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.