Koss Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Koss Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2025 it gave $25,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$25,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$985,853
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $33,000 the year before.
0% 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 | $33,500 | 10 | $870,418 |
| 2024 | $33,000 | 8 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $25,000 | 5 | $985,853 |
How to apply
| Contact | Michael J Koss 4129 N Port Washington Road, Milwaukee, WI 53212 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (414) 964-5000, mjkoss@koss.com |
| What to submit | No specified form-letter solicitations |
| Restrictions | None other than 501(c)(3) entities |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 2 | $21,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Junior Achievement of Wi | General operations | $20,000 |
| Crohns & Colitis Foundation | General operations | $2,500 |
| Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra | General operations | $1,000 |
| Colonial Williamsburg Foundation | General operations | $1,000 |
| Cru | General operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Michael J Koss
- John C Koss Jr
Questions people ask
Does Koss Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Koss Foundation Inc give?
$25,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Koss Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Michael J Koss (Pres/Sec/Tre) and John C Koss Jr (Officer).