Koch Family Foundation
Historical FunderChicago, Illinois · EIN 27-4274285 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | STEVEN KOCH |
|---|---|
| Address | 2012 N MOHAWK, CHICAGO IL 60614 |
| Phone | 3123976996 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Beard Foundation | New York, NY | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $34,035 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $25,000 |
| YMCA of Greater New York | Brooklyn, NY | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $25,000 |
| Prospect Park Alliance | NY, NY | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $15,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $10,000 |
| Chicago Architecture Center | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $5,000 |
| Naturally Chicago | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $5,000 |
| Temple Shalom | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $3,990 |
| Congregation Beth Elohim | Brooklyn, NY | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $3,960 |
| Civic Federation | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $2,500 |
| Mhub | Chicago, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $2,500 |
| Chikaming Open Lands | Sawyer, IL | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $1,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery Foundation | New York, NY | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $1,000 |
| Pan-Mass Challenge | Needham, MA | Discretionary use by receiving organization | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $134,485 | 14 |
| 2024 | $314,712 | 20 |
| 2023 | $340,928 | 17 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641289349100219
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-4274285
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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