Charles Koch Foundation
Accepts applications
Charles Koch Foundation is a private foundation in Arlington, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $62.2 million in 93 grants; the typical grant was $250,000 and the largest $23.7 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$62.2 million
- Number of grants93
- Typical grant$250,000
- Largest grant$23.7 million
- Assets$759 million
- New grantees37%
Giving in 2024 was down from $77.3 million the year before.
37% 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 | $77.3 million | 141 | $748 million |
| 2024 | $62.2 million | 93 | $759 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Charles Koch Foundation 4201 Wilson Blvd Suite 800, Arlington, VA 22203 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (571) 290-6811 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Charles Koch Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 32 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $49,043 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 11 | $33.6 million |
| New York | 4 | $3.2 million |
| North Dakota | 2 | $3.0 million |
| Massachusetts | 6 | $2.7 million |
| Utah | 2 | $2.6 million |
| District of Columbia | 6 | $2.5 million |
| California | 10 | $2.4 million |
| Texas | 5 | $2.2 million |
| Pennsylvania | 5 | $1.6 million |
| North Carolina | 2 | $1.4 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| George Mason University Foundation | General operating support | $23.7 million |
| Institute for Humane Studies | General operating support | $6.1 million |
| Utah State University | General operating support | $2.5 million |
| North Dakota State University Foundation and Alumni Association | General operating support | $2.0 million |
| SHRM Foundation Inc | General operating support | $1.9 million |
| Jobs for the Future | General operating support | $1.2 million |
| Ohio State University Foundation | General operating support | $1.2 million |
| New York University | General operating support | $1.1 million |
| Dartmouth College | General operating support | $1.1 million |
| University of Texas at Austin | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| Education Design Lab | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| North Dakota State University | General operating support | $1.0 million |
| University of Pittsburgh | General operating support | $988,334 |
| Per Scholas Inc | General operating support | $903,000 |
| Duke University | General operating support | $884,159 |
| West Virginia University Foundation | General operating support | $859,000 |
| Education Design Lab | General operating support | $762,500 |
| Cornell University | General operating support | $614,000 |
| Harvard University | General operating support | $576,040 |
| Kansas State University Foundation | General operating support | $550,000 |
| Chapman University | General operating support | $547,000 |
| Arizona State University Foundation | General operating support | $543,000 |
| University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill | General operating support | $536,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Center for Growth and Opportunity | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | General operating support | $500,000 |
| COLLEGE101 DBA Postsecondary Commission | General operating support | $500,000 |
| Public Health Data Laboratory Institute | General operating support | $500,000 |
| University of Florida Foundation | General operating support | $414,137 |
| Wichita State University Foundation | General operating support | $404,000 |
| Marshall University | General operating support | $400,000 |
| Opportunitywork | General operating support | $350,000 |
| Kennesaw State University Foundation Inc | General operating support | $333,333 |
| Stanford University | General operating support | $332,571 |
| Louisiana State University Foundation | General operating support | $315,000 |
| University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire Foundation | General operating support | $300,000 |
| National Microschooling Center | General operating support | $300,000 |
| Burning Glass Institute | General operating support | $295,000 |
| Georgetown University | General operating support | $290,000 |
| The UCLA Foundation | General operating support | $288,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brian Hooks
- Charles Chase Koch
- Charles G Koch
- Dale Gibbens
- David L Robertson
- Elizabeth Koch
- Weston Edwards
- HENRICH Heuer
- Jonathan Franklin
- Ryan Stowers
- Derek Johnson
Questions people ask
Does Charles Koch Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Charles Koch Foundation give?
$62.2 million in tax year 2024, across 93 grants, with a typical grant of $250,000.
Who runs Charles Koch Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Brian Hooks (Director), Charles Chase Koch (Vice Chair), Charles G Koch (Chair) and Dale Gibbens (Director) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Charles Koch Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and environment and conservation.