Koonce Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Koonce Family Foundation is a private foundation in Dallas, Texas. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.4 million in 36 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $175,000. 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$1.4 million
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$175,000
- Assets$32.7 million
- New grantees19%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.1 million the year before.
19% 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 | $1.1 million | 41 | $25.8 million |
| 2024 | $1.1 million | 41 | $28.9 million |
| 2025 | $1.4 million | 36 | $32.7 million |
How to apply
Koonce 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.
What Koonce Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 23 | $1.0 million |
| Tennessee | 2 | $155,000 |
| New York | 2 | $45,000 |
| California | 4 | $43,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $14,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Houston | Unrestricted general | $175,000 |
| Lipscomb University | Fund new engineering | $140,000 |
| Bering Drive Church of Christ | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Safe in Austin Rescue Ranch | Unrestricted general | $80,000 |
| Media Projects for Relationships | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Impact Houston Church of Christ | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Lifeline Chaplaincy Inc | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Abilene Christian University | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Stronger Than Parkinsons | Unrestricted general | $60,000 |
| Life After Loss | Unrestricted general | $54,000 |
| African Outreach Ministries | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| St Julian of Norwich Episcopal Church | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| William Marsh Rice University | Unrestricted general | $40,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Irc - International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Foundation Communities | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Path | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Hospitality Apartments | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Pepperdine University | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Thistle Farms Inc | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Church of Christ Student Fdn | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Faith in Practice | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Fuller Theological Seminary | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| One Acre Fund | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Grameen America Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Target Hunger | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Star of Hope Mission | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| The Settlement Home | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Houston Area Women's Ctr Inc (Hawc) | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Malala Fund | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Dress for Success Austin | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Austin Pets Alive | Unrestricted general | $5,000 |
| Bet Tzedek | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Todec Legal Center Perris | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
| Oceana Inc | Unrestricted general | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- K Terry Koonce
- Kelly M Koonce
- Kimberly Koonce
- Kenneth T Koonce
- Diana Koonce Walla
- Richard E Walla
- Bank of America N A
Questions people ask
Does Koonce Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Koonce Family Foundation give?
$1.4 million in tax year 2025, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Koonce Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists K Terry Koonce (Trustee), Kelly M Koonce (Trustee), Kimberly Koonce (Trustee) and Kenneth T Koonce (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Koonce Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and international.