Kokfam Foundation
Accepts applications
Kokfam Foundation is a private foundation in McLean, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $61,170 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $700 and the largest $24,800. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$61,170
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$700
- Largest grant$24,800
- Assets$99,400
- New grantees75%
Giving in 2025 was up from $50,250 the year before.
75% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $33,505 | 8 | $6,833 |
| 2023 | $49,455 | 9 | $2,077 |
| 2024 | $50,250 | 6 | $8,338 |
| 2025 | $61,170 | 10 | $99,400 |
How to apply
| Contact | Kivanc Kirgiz 6701 Sorrel St, McLean, VA 22101 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (703) 582-5570, kkirgiz@hotmail.com |
| What to submit | Application available upon request. Application should include applicant name address age when the scholarship is needed how receiving funds would advance KokFams purposes and description of financial need. |
| Deadlines | Dec 31 of every year |
| Restrictions | Including those planning to study American or Western culture or in the US. |
What Kokfam Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 5 | $50,195 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $10,025 |
| New York | 2 | $650 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $200 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Educational scholarship | $24,800 |
| Turkish Earthquake Victim Care Pack | New Year care packages to Turkish earthquake victims. | $22,500 |
| Duke University | Educational | $10,025 |
| Individual | $1,795 | |
| Potomac School | Educational | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | Educational | $400 |
| Robert College | Educational | $250 |
| Appleseed | General contribution | $200 |
| Assembly of Turkish American Associations ATAA | Cultural educational | $100 |
| NPR | Programming | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kivanc Kirgiz
- Ozge Kirgiz
- Demet Ata
Questions people ask
Does Kokfam Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Dec 31 of every year.
How much does Kokfam Foundation give?
$61,170 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $700.
Who runs Kokfam Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Kivanc Kirgiz (President), Ozge Kirgiz (Treasurer) and Demet Ata (Vice President).
What does Kokfam Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.