Koch Family Foundation Incorporated
The Koch Family Foundation, Inc. is a private foundation dedicated to providing charitable support across various causes. Its mission reflects a commitment to health-related initiatives, particularly cancer research and support, as well as Alzheimer's care and community service. The foundation supports a diverse range of organizations, including those focused on youth development, animal welfare, and affordable housing. While it primarily serves recipients in Maryland, it also extends its support to organizations in other states. The foundation emphasizes charitable, scientific, literary, and educational activities in its funding approach.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A registered charitable organization seeking modest, often one-time grants (typically under $5K) for health, education, community service, or animal-welfare activities, ideally with some Maryland connection but not necessarily located in-state.
Good Fit
- • 501(c)(3) charitable status and simple grant requests under $5K–$10K
- • Programs in health, cancer support, Alzheimer’s care, youth education, community services, or animal welfare
- • Ability to submit a concise letter request and provide basic IRS/charity documentation
- • Local presence or connection to Maryland (seen in majority of dollars) or a demonstrable program alignment
- • Willingness to be a single-year or small discretionary grant partner
Geography
Grants in the latest year reached 15 states, so the footprint is multi-state, but a clear majority of dollars (57%) flowed to Maryland recipients.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded a large number of distinct independent recipients each year (56–68), with a mix of returning and new grantees and only modest top-five concentration (36% in 2024).
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows substantial turnover and new entrants (28 new recipients in 2024, about 41%), and a visible submission route (letter to a named contact on a rolling basis), so unfamiliar applicants appear able to gain support.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
