Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation
Invitation OnlyDes Moines, Iowa · EIN 42-1293625 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$5.4M
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$78,000
Total assets$192.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $278,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
30% of grants went outside Iowa.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | New horizons fund. community betterment project grants | $1,400,000 |
| Vanguard Chartiable | Warwick, RI | Educational programs | $1,150,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | Leadership grant fund, opportunity activation fund, avenue scholars | $602,000 |
| Dental Connections | Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $575,000 |
| By Degrees Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $400,000 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association Foundation | Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $278,000 |
| Naples Children & Education Foundation | Naples, FL | General operating fund | $250,000 |
| Primary Healthcare | Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $125,000 |
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Johansen student center | $100,000 |
| United Way of Central Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $100,000 |
| Des Moines Metro Opera Foundation | Indianola, IA | General operating fund | $84,000 |
| Wesley Life Meals on Wheels | Johnston, IA | General operating fund | $78,000 |
| Everglades Foundation | Palmetto Bay, FL | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Heritage Carousel of Des Moines | Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Variety Childrens Charity of Iowa | Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $50,000 |
| Citizens for Community Betterment | Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $30,000 |
| Whitney Museum National Commit | New York, NY | General operating fund | $25,000 |
| Des Moines Art Center | Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $20,000 |
| Des Moines Symphony Association | Des Moines, IA | General operating fund | $10,000 |
| Feeding Dreams | Naples, FL | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Women' Foundation of Collier County | Naples, FL | General operating fund | $5,000 |
| Iowa Poetry Foundation | Earlham, IA | General operating fund | $2,000 |
| Health Network Foundation | Chagrin Falls, OH | General operating fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,390,000 | 23 |
| 2023 | $4,727,279 | 29 |
| 2022 | $2,399,631 | 24 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 9, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600989349100530
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 42-1293625
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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