Koa Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Koa Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Cincinnati, Ohio. In tax year 2024 it gave $306,000 in 49 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $50,000. 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$306,000
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $224,000 the year before.
18% 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 | $224,000 | 47 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $306,000 | 49 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Koa Charitable Trust 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 Koa Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Idaho.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Idaho | 20 | $169,500 |
| Colorado | 15 | $67,500 |
| New York | 4 | $24,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $12,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $12,000 |
| Montana | 2 | $7,500 |
| California | 1 | $6,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $2,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Library Association Inc Ketchum Sun Valley & Triumph | Annual fund | $50,000 |
| Sun Valley Institute for Resilience | Annual fund | $25,000 |
| Environmental Defense | Project/program support | $20,000 |
| Aspen Waldorf Foundation | Project/program & general | $15,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Wild Inc | Project/program support | $15,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | Project/program support | $11,000 |
| Trustees of the Lawrenceville School | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Blaine County Hunger Coalition Inc | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| St Thomas Episcopal Church | Annual fund & | $10,000 |
| Wood River Community YMCA | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Performing Arts Center Inc | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Sun Valley Playwrights Residency | Annual fund | $10,000 |
| Boise State University Foundation | Project/program support | $7,500 |
| The U C Davis Foundation | Project/program support | $6,000 |
| National Forest Foundation | Project/program support | $5,000 |
| Wilderness Workshop | Project/program support | $5,000 |
| Arch Community Housing Trust Inc | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Spot Sun Valley Inc | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Environmental Resource Center | Project/program support | $5,000 |
| Compass for Lifelong Discovery | Project/program support | $5,000 |
| Lift Up | Project/program support | $5,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Roaring Fork Valley | Project/program support | $5,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Roaring Fork Safe Passages | Project/program support | $3,000 |
| Middlebury College | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Fndn | Project/program support | $2,500 |
| English in Action | Project/program support | $2,500 |
| Boulder Mountain Clayworks Inc | Project/program support | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Sawtooth National Forest Avalanche Center Inc | Project/program support | $2,500 |
| Mote Marine Laboratory | Project/program support | $2,500 |
| Valley Settlement | Project/program support | $2,500 |
| Sun Valley Ski Education Foundation | Project/program support | $2,500 |
| Wood River Land Trust Company | Project/program support | $2,500 |
| Idaho Conservation League Inc | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Sawtooth Society Inc | Project/program support | $2,500 |
| Society for Conservation Gis Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Blaine County Charitable Fund Inc | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Liberty Theatre Company | Annual fund | $2,500 |
| Colorado Extreme Hockey Association | Project/program support | $2,500 |
| Lawrenceville School Camp Inc | Annual fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Fifth Third Bank N A
Questions people ask
Does Koa Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Koa Charitable Trust give?
$306,000 in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Koa Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Fifth Third Bank N A (Trustee).
What does Koa Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.