Koch Family Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 27-4274285

Foundation Overview

Based in Chicago, IL, Koch Family Foundation has awarded 192 grants totaling $1,308,421 to organizations in Illinois, Montana and 8 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $106 to $165,000, with a median award of $1,375.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$1,308,421
Total Assets
$652,895
Median Grant (all grants)
$1,375

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
17
Median Grant
$2,500
% Median Grant Growth
+43% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 41%

7 of 17 recipients (41%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

76% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (88%), Sawyer (5%), Evanston (4%).

Funding Trajectory
+706%

Strong 706% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
General Purposes

Highly focused on general purposes with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Koch Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Advance Illinois $1,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Chicago Council On Global Affairs $165,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Chicago Public Library $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Chikaming Open Lands $1,000 Sawyer, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Mhub $1,250 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Temple Shalom $6,150 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
University Of Chicago Law School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Congregation Beth Elohim $3,600 Brooklyn, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Greater Chicago Food Depository $133,334 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Lincoln Foundation $2,500 Louisville, KY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Mikvah Challenge Foundation $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Sinai Chicago $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Bianj $106 North Brunswick, NJ, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Cab Fundraising $1,031 Evanston, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Pan-mass Challenge $257 Needham, MA, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Institute For Nonprofit News $200 Beverly Hills, CA, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Northwestern University $5,000 Evaston, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2023
Advance Illinois $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Adventure Cycling Association $1,000 Missoula, MT, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Appalashop $500 Whitesburg, KY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Chicago Council On Global Affairs $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Chicago Public Library $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Chikaming Open Lands $1,000 Sawyer, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Cure Smae $1,000 Elk Grove Village, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Global Philanthropy Partnership $500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Hampshire College $2,500 Amherst, MA, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
James Beard Foundation $21,250 New York, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Kentucky State University $500 Frankfort, KY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Mhub $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Navy Pier Inc $62,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Park City Community Foundation $500 Park City, UT, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Temple Shalom $6,180 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
University Of Chicago Booth School $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
University Of Chicago Law School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Advance Illinois $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Adventure Cycling Association $1,000 Missoula, MT, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Appalashop $500 Whitesburg, KY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Chicago Council On Global Affairs $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Chicago Public Library $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Chikaming Open Lands $1,000 Sawyer, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Cure Smae $1,000 Elk Grove Village, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Global Philanthropy Partnership $500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Hampshire College $2,500 Amherst, MA, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
James Beard Foundation $21,250 New York, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Kentucky State University $500 Frankfort, KY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Mhub $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Navy Pier Inc $62,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Park City Community Foundation $500 Park City, UT, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Temple Shalom $6,180 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
University Of Chicago Booth School $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
University Of Chicago Law School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Advance Illinois $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Adventure Cycling Association $1,000 Missoula, MT, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Appalashop $500 Whitesburg, KY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Chicago Council On Global Affairs $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Chicago Public Library $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Chikaming Open Lands $1,000 Sawyer, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Cure Smae $1,000 Elk Grove Village, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Global Philanthropy Partnership $500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Hampshire College $2,500 Amherst, MA, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
James Beard Foundation $21,250 New York, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Kentucky State University $500 Frankfort, KY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Mhub $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Navy Pier Inc $62,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Park City Community Foundation $500 Park City, UT, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Temple Shalom $6,180 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
University Of Chicago Booth School $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
University Of Chicago Law School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2022
Active Alliance Transportation $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Advance Illinois $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Adventure Cycling Association $1,000 Missoula, MT, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Chicago Council On Global Affairs $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Chikaming Open Lands $1,000 Sawyer, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Francis W Parker $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Grant Park Music Festival $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Greater Chicago Food Depository $133,333 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Growing Home $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Hampshire College $5,000 Amherst, MA, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
James Beard Foundation $15,000 New York, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Mhub $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Mikvah Challenge Foundation $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Navy Pier Inc $50,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Northwestern University $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Park City Community Foundation $500 Park City, UT, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Temple Shalom $5,840 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
University Of Chicago Booth School $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
University Of Chicago Law School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2021
Active Alliance Transportation $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Advance Illinois $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Better Government Assocciation $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Chicago Council On Global Affairs $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Chicago Public Library Foundation $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Chikaming Open Lands $1,000 Sawyer, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Daniel Murphy Scholarship Fund $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Environmental Law And Policy Center Of Midwest $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Family Farmed $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Greater Chicago Food Depository $13,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Hampshire College $2,500 Amherst, MA, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
James Beard Foundation $18,500 New York, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Jewish Federation Of Metropolitan Chicago $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Jdrf Illinois Chapter $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Mcp Rescue $500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Mhub $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Mikvah Challenge Foundation $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Navy Pier Inc $12,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Northwestern University $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Park City Community Foundation $500 Park City, UT, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Temple Shalom $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
University Of Chicago Booth School $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
University Of Chicago Law School $12,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2020
Active Alliance Transportation $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Advance Illinois $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Adventure Cycling Association $500 Missoula, MT, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
American Jewish Committee $1,000 New York, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
American Diabetes Association $500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
American Heart Association $500 Dallas, TX, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Anixter Center $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Bluegrass Care Navigator $250 Lexington, KY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Chicago Architecture Foundation $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Chicago Council On Global Affairs $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Chicago Public Library Foundation $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Chikaming Open Lands $500 Sawyer, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Crisp $350 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Environmental Law And Policy Center Of Midwest $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Erikson Institue $500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Gordon A Rich Foundation $5,000 Plainview, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Greater Chicago Food Depository $12,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Hampshire College $1,000 Amherst, MA, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Injustice Watch $250 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
James Beard Foundation $28,000 New York, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Juf $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Marwen $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Mhub $20,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Mikvah Challenge Foundation $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Navy Pier Inc $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Northwestern University $500 Evanston, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Pestalozzi Us Children's Charity $1,000 London Se Eh, LONDON, UK Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Safe Humane Chicago $350 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Sinai Health Systems $1,575 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Spay $350 Lisle, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Teach For America $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Temple Israel Center $1,000 White Plains, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Temple Shalom $10,090 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
University Of Chicago Booth School $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
University Of Chicago Law School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Wbez - Chicago Public Media $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2018
Active Alliance Transportation $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Adventure Cycling Association $500 Missoula, MT, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
American Diabetes Association $500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Alive Rescue $500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Chicago Public Library Foundation $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Chicago Council On Global Affairs $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Facing History And Ourselves $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Family Farmed $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Hampshire College $1,000 Amherst, MA, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
J Street Education Fund $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Injustice Watch $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Jewish Education Project $2,000 New York, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Juf $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Marwen $3,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Mikvah Challenge Foundation $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Northwestern University $500 Evanston, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Teach For America $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Temple Shalom $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
University Of Chicago Law School $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Trust For Public Land $500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2017
Active Alliance Transportation $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Adventure Cycling Association $500 Missoula, MT, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
American Diabetes Association $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Ausl $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Chicago Architectural Foundation $500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Chicago Public Library Foundation $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Chikaming Open Lands $750 Sawyer, MI, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Gordon Rich Foundation $2,500 Plainville, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Greater Chicago Food Depository $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Hubbard Street Dance Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Human Rights Watch $500 New York, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Injustice Watch $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Instituto Del Progresso $500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Jdrf $525 New York, NY, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Juf $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Mercy Housing Lakefront $500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Mount Sinai Hospital $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Northwestern University $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Persprectives Charter School $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
Temple Shalom $8,040 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016
University Of Chicago Law School $2,500 Chicago, IL, US Discretionary Use By Receiving Organization 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 27-4274285
Website N/A
Address 30 N LA SALLE ST STE 2610 Chicago, IL 60602-3357

Key People (5)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Koch Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

President Steven Koch
Director Jacob Koch
Director Rebecca Koch
Director Leah Koch
Secretary Jay Dolgin

Forms 990-PF

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Form 990-PF Research Tips
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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.