Kenneth & Katherine Koessler Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Kenneth & Katherine Koessler Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $165,000 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $36,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$165,000
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$36,500
- Assets$11,659
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2024 was down from $200,258 the year before.
23% of its 2024 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 | $200,258 | 34 | $26,500 |
| 2024 | $165,000 | 31 | $11,659 |
How to apply
Kenneth & Katherine Koessler Family Foundation Inc 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 Kenneth & Katherine Koessler Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 27 | $159,400 |
| Michigan | 1 | $2,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,100 |
| Colorado | 1 | $500 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nardin Academy Nardin Academy | Charitable | $36,500 |
| Olv Charities Olv Charities | Charitable | $32,500 |
| Trocaire College Trocaire College | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Mary M Gooley Hemophilia Center Mary M Gooley Hemophilia Center | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Sabah Inc Sabah Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Station of the Cross Radio Station of the Cross Radio | Charitable | $10,000 |
| D'youville College D'youville College | Charitable | $9,000 |
| Canisus College Canisus College | Charitable | $7,000 |
| Bison Children's Scholorship Fund Bison Children's Scholorship Fund | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Academy Grosse Pointe Academy | Charitable | $2,500 |
| St Vincent Depaul St Vincent Depaul | Charitable | $2,500 |
| Vested Interest in K9S Inc Vested Interest in K9S Inc | Charitable | $2,100 |
| Christ the King Church Christ the King Church | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Hospice Foundation Hospice Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Wny Blood Care Wny Blood Care | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Kenmore Mercy Foundation Kenmore Mercy Foundation | Charitable | $1,500 |
| Foundation of the Catholic Diocese Foundation of the Catholic Diocese | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Franciscan Order of Neuman Franciscan Order of Neuman | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Mercy Giving Circle Mercy Giving Circle | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Project Flight Project Flight | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Response to Love Center Response to Love Center | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sisters of Mercy Sisters of Mercy | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sisters of St Mary Sister of St Mary | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Sisters of St Mary Namur Sisters of St Mary Namur | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St John Villa Academy St John Villa Academy | Charitable | $1,000 |
| St Joseph's Collegiate Institute St Joseph's Collegiate Institute | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Birchfield Penney Art Center Birchfield Penny Art Center | Charitable | $500 |
| St Joseph's Church St Joseph's Church | Charitable | $500 |
| Marine Reconnaissance Foundation Marine Reconnaissance Foundation | Charitable | $500 |
| Farview Horse Rescue Farview Horse Rescue | Charitable | $500 |
| Friends of City of Buffalo Animals Friends of City of Buffalo Animals | Charitable | $400 |
Officers and trustees
- Katherine Juhasz
- Paul Wachter
- Mary Wachter
- Anne Laura Brosnahan
Questions people ask
Does Kenneth & Katherine Koessler Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kenneth & Katherine Koessler Family Foundation Inc give?
$165,000 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Kenneth & Katherine Koessler Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Katherine Juhasz (President), Paul Wachter (Treasurer), Mary Wachter (Vice Preside) and Anne Laura Brosnahan (Secretary).
What does Kenneth & Katherine Koessler Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and faith communities.