Koerner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Koerner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Penn Valley, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $448,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $48,000 and the largest $96,000. 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$448,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$48,000
- Largest grant$96,000
- Assets$5.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was up from $396,000 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $343,650 | 15 | $5.0 million |
| 2024 | $396,000 | 9 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $448,000 | 10 | $5.3 million |
How to apply
Koerner 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Koerner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $96,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $80,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $64,000 |
| California | 1 | $48,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $48,000 |
| Delaware | 1 | $48,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $48,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $16,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Drexel University | Fellowships | $96,000 |
| University of Massachusetts | Fellowship | $48,000 |
| Colorado School of Mines | Fellowship | $48,000 |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | Fellowship | $48,000 |
| University of Delaware | Fellowship | $48,000 |
| Wsu Foundation | Fellowship | $48,000 |
| Individual | Fellowship | $48,000 |
| Lehigh University | Fellowship | $32,000 |
| Rowan University Foundation | Fellowship | $16,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Fellowship | $16,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael Koerner
- Mary Koerner
- Pauline Limberg
- George Koerner
- Jamie Koerner
- Doug Limberg
Questions people ask
Does Koerner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Koerner Family Foundation give?
$448,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $48,000.
Who runs Koerner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael Koerner (President), Mary Koerner (Treasurer), Pauline Limberg (Secretary) and George Koerner (Vice President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Koerner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.