Kokfam Foundation
Historical FunderMclean, Virginia · EIN 85-2356224 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $1,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Kivanc Kirgiz |
|---|---|
| Address | 6701 Sorrel St, McLean VA 22101 |
| Phone | 7035825570 |
| kkirgiz@hotmail.com | |
| Form and materials | 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. |
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
71% of grants went outside Virginia.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham, NC | Educational | $10,025 |
| Potomac School | McLean, VA | Educational | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY | Educational | $400 |
| Robert College | New York, NY | Educational | $250 |
| Appleseed | Washington, DC | General contribution | $200 |
| Assembly of Turkish American Associations ATAA | Alexandria, VA | Cultural educational | $100 |
| Npr | Baltimore, MD | Programming | $100 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($49,095). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $61,170 | 10 |
| 2024 | $50,250 | 11 |
| 2023 | $49,455 | 9 |
| 2022 | $33,505 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611039349100011
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-2356224
- Profile updated Nov 9, 2026
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