The Kooken Family Foundation
Accepts applications
The Kooken Family Foundation is a private foundation in Winstonsalem, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $37,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$37,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$995,084
- New grantees87%
Giving in 2025 was down from $41,000 the year before.
87% 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 | $37,800 | 7 | $668,273 |
| 2024 | $41,000 | 7 | $685,466 |
| 2025 | $37,000 | 15 | $995,084 |
How to apply
| Contact | Ruth D Kooken 227 W Fifth Street 1, Winstonsalem, NC 27101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (336) 407-8236, ruthkooken36@gmail.com |
| What to submit | A letter of request should be submitted stating the need for the grant and the purposes for which granted funds will be used. |
| Deadlines | Applications may be made at any time during the year, but must be submitted at least three days befo |
| Restrictions | There are no restrictions or limitations on awards. |
What The Kooken Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 14 | $35,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Augsburg Lutheran Church | To help fund church organ repairs | $5,000 |
| Pivot Ministry Inc | To help purchase staff it hardware | $4,000 |
| The Dwelling | To sponsor leadership winston-salem | $3,000 |
| Musical Empowerment | To support general operations | $3,000 |
| Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina | To support prof center program | $3,000 |
| Lutheran Disaster Response of the Carolinas | For hurricane helene relief west nc | $3,000 |
| Arts for Life | To support general operations | $2,000 |
| Heart Math Tutoring | To support general operations | $2,000 |
| Cancer Services | To support general operations | $2,000 |
| Wusc-Fm Radio | For public radio general operations | $2,000 |
| Sawtooth School for Visual Arts | For intergenerational center sr svcs | $2,000 |
| PBS North Carolina | To support general operations | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Smokies | To support general operations | $2,000 |
| Forsyth Jail & Prison Ministries | To support general operations | $1,000 |
| Orange County Community Giving Fund | For tropical storm chantal relief | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Keith R Kooken
- Ruth D Kooken
- Kevin L Kooken
- Katherine K Carr
- Kelly K Hane
- Kara Kooken
- Dreier Carr
- Anna Marie Carr-Reinhard
- Grace Kooken
- Speight Carr
- Nichole Carr
- Banks Kooken
- Maria Kooken
- David Carr
- Robert Reinhard
Questions people ask
Does The Kooken Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Applications may be made at any time during the year, but must be submitted at least three days befo.
How much does The Kooken Family Foundation give?
$37,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs The Kooken Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Keith R Kooken (President/Di), Ruth D Kooken (Sec-Treas/Di), Kevin L Kooken (Vice Pres/Di) and Katherine K Carr (Director) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does The Kooken Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and human services.