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    Koch Foundation

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    Gainesville, FLWebsite

    About Koch Foundation

    To strengthen and propagate the Roman Catholic faith by providing grant support for a wide variety of evangelization efforts worldwide; founded by Carl and Paula Koch to fund evangelization activities of the Catholic faith throughout the world.

    Focus Areas

    Direct EvangelizationMass MediaCatholic SchoolsPreparation of EvangelistsCapital Expenditures

    Who They Fund

    Catholic clergy and lay evangelistsCatholic schools and studentsParishes and mission communities worldwideGlobal Catholic faithful / prospective converts

    Funding Style

    direct programmatic fundingcapacity building / training support

    About Koch Foundation

    Koch Foundation gives one-year grants for Catholic evangelization, and its stated purpose is to strengthen and propagate the Roman Catholic faith through support for evangelization efforts worldwide. The foundation’s programs point to a consistent pattern: direct evangelization, preparation of evangelists, Catholic schools, mass media, and capital projects that clearly promote the faith. Its grantmaking is not limited to one channel; it funds Catholic nonprofit organizations, formation and spiritual development programs, and facility renovation or reconstruction in the United States and its territories. The foundation also prioritizes financially distressed and underdeveloped areas across several of its grant programs. In the recent grants list, that approach appears in awards such as $1,000,000 to Grameen Foundation for education, $735,868 to Pamoja for general support, and $500,000 to Global Partners in Hope. The mix of direct ministry support, institutional development, and capital-related funding shows a foundation that uses project grants to support Catholic organizations at different stages of capacity. Its active programs also allow unsolicited applications, including routes for Catholic nonprofit organizations outside the United States when they use a U.S. fiscal agent.

    What Koch Foundation Funds

    In direct evangelization, Koch Foundation funded Catholic organizations using mass media, printed materials, digital content, and Catholic schools as means of evangelization. The grant records include $350,000 to Saint Paul School of Theology for scholarship fund support, which fits the foundation’s education-related evangelization priorities. Formation is another clear thread. The foundation supports education, formation, and spiritual development for men and women preparing to evangelize and teach the Catholic faith; the recent grants list includes $250,000 to Catholic University for support. The foundation also backs parish, diocesan, and ministry work tied to Catholic faith formation. It gave $150,000 to Diocese of Raleigh for support, and the program descriptions show similar emphasis on Catholic ministry projects and outreach in financially distressed or underdeveloped areas. Capital expenditures remain part of the portfolio as well, with a U.S.-only renovation and reconstruction program for facilities that promote the Catholic faith.

    How Koch Foundation Gives

    Financial Snapshot

    Annual Giving

    $6.5M

    Total Assets

    $117.4M

    Total Revenue

    $6.5M

    Total Expenses

    $7.8M

    Geographic Reach

    Funding intensity
    Low
    High

    Where Koch Foundation Funds

    Top 10 recipient countries by grant volume for Koch Foundation.

    RankCountryGrantsTotalShare
    1United StatesDomestic636$11.5M
    42.0%
    2Tanzania186

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    EIN (Tax ID): 59-1885997
    Latest Form 990: 2026
    Total assets: $117.4M
    3 filings on record
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    Topics

    Catholic evangelization initiativespreparation and formation of evangelists (clergy and lay)Catholic school support and developmentreligious mass media production and distributionchurch and mission capital projects (buildings, facilities)

    Among the grants listed, award sizes range from $500 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $350,000 and a third quartile of $735,868. The foundation operates as a private foundation and makes one-year grants across multiple active programs. Several program descriptions repeat the same structure: annual or one-year project support, priority for financially distressed or underdeveloped areas, and acceptance of unsolicited applications. The presence of overlapping annual grant tracks suggests a recurring programmatic model rather than one-off philanthropy, with some applicants eligible through U.S. fiscal-agent arrangements when based outside the United States.

    Where Koch Foundation Makes Grants

    Grant recipients cluster outside the foundation’s Florida headquarters. The strongest recipient country concentration is Tanzania with 71 grants, followed by Kenya with 39, Nicaragua with 20, South Africa with 19, and Ethiopia with 15. Other recipient countries in the distribution include Uganda, Vietnam, Mexico, Italy, and Uganda again among the top counts. In the recent grants list, recipients also appear in places such as Raleigh, North Carolina; Washington, District of Columbia; and University City, Missouri, showing a mix of U.S. and international giving.

    Frequently Asked Questions About Koch Foundation

    What kinds of Catholic work does Koch Foundation fund?

    Its active programs cover direct evangelization, preparation of evangelists, Catholic schools, mass media, and capital expenditures for facilities that promote the Catholic faith. The stated purpose is to strengthen and propagate the Roman Catholic faith through evangelization efforts worldwide.

    Does Koch Foundation accept unsolicited applications?

    Yes. Multiple active programs say they accept unsolicited applications, including General Grants to Catholic Non-Profit Organizations, Koch Foundation General Grants (Evangelization Grants), Capital Expenditures, and the annual grants programs tied to evangelization and related priorities.

    What grant sizes appear in the recent grants data?

    The recent grants listed range from $500 to $1,000,000. The median is $350,000, and the third quartile is $735,868.

    Where does most of the foundation’s recipient activity appear?

    The recipient-country distribution is led by Tanzania with 71 grants and Kenya with 39, followed by Nicaragua with 20 and South Africa with 19. The recent grants list also includes recipients in Raleigh, Washington, District of Columbia, and University City, Missouri.

    Does Koch Foundation fund outside the United States?

    Yes. Several programs are worldwide or international in scope, though some require a U.S. fiscal agent for applicants outside the United States. The recipient-country distribution also shows substantial activity in Tanzania, Kenya, Nicaragua, South Africa, and other non-U.S. locations.

    Latest 990 Filing

    2026

    Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.

    $1.8M
    12.3%
    3Kenya96$997K
    6.3%
    4Nigeria54$565K
    3.6%
    5Zambia50$550K
    3.3%
    6Ireland33$409K
    2.2%
    7Vietnam31$447K
    2.0%
    8Ukraine28$307K
    1.9%
    9Mexico27$323K
    1.8%
    10Italy26$2.9M
    1.7%

    Recipient country reflects the grantee's headquarters per IRS 990-PF and Schedule F filings, not the program's implementation country.

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    Catholic evangelizationFaith-based nonprofit projects

    Who can apply: Applicants must be Catholic organizations as recognized by the Catholic hierarchy of Rome. Requests must be in English and in U.S. dollars. Applicants outside the United States must identify a U.S. fiscal agent listed in the United States Official Catholic Directory. Projects must have additional funding sources identified. Funding is provided for one year only.

    Deadline: Requests for applications are accepted from January 1 to May 1 each year for projects funded the following year. Board review occurs in February and applicants are notified by the end of March.

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    Recent Grants

    Most recent grants reported to the IRS.

    RecipientLocationAmountYearPurpose
    Society for the Propagation of the Faith US National OfficeNew York, NY$400,0002026To support the education of seminarians and women religious in Africa
    Order of Friars Minor General CuriaRome$300,0002026To support men religious in mission work worldwide
    Order of Friars Minor General CuriaRome$300,0002026To support seminarians worldwide
    Catholic Near East Welfare AssociationNew York, NY$150,0002026To support the formation of seminarians and novices
    Catholic Near East Welfare AssociationNew York, NY$100,0002026To support various missions in the Middle East
    St Peter in Chains ChurchHamilton, OH$40,0002026To support the purchase of new windows
    Christian Renewal CenterDickinson, TX$35,0002026To support renovations to the interior of a retreat hall
    St John Paul II Elementary SchoolMitchell, SD$30,0002026To support the resurfacing of a parking lot
    Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional Catholic SchoolPhiladelphia, PA$30,0002026To support the installation of a new roof
    St Joseph Catholic SchoolKilleen, TX$30,0002026To support improvements to the security infrastructure
    St Jules ChurchBelle Rose, LA$30,0002026To support the renovation of a church hall
    St Joseph ParishMarlin, TX$30,0002026To support the purchase and installation of an updated electrical system
    San Miguel Academy of NewburghNewburgh, NY$30,0002026To support classroom renovations
    Federation of St BenedictSt Joseph, MN$30,0002026To support the purchase of furnishings
    Diocese of Fall RiverFall River, MA$30,0002026To support the renovation of a chapel
    Our Lady of the AssumptionJemez Springs, NM$28,0002026To support the rewiring of a church and hall
    Conventual Franciscan Friars Province of Our Lady of ConsolationMount St Francis, IN$27,0002026To support a window replacement for a retreat center
    Sinsinawa Dominicans IncSinsinawa, WI$25,0002026To support the purchase of furniture and equipment for a chapel
    School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific ProvinceSt Louis, MO$25,0002026To support living expenses for women religious
    St Joseph ParishMcPherson, KS$25,0002026To support a new sound system and roof repair
    Dong Thanh Tam HueHue$25,0002026To support the training of missionary priests
    Omaha Catholic School ConsortiumOmaha, NE$25,0002026To support tuition assistance
    Owensboro Consolidated Catholic School SystemOwensboro, KY$25,0002026To support the purchase and installation of chapel pews
    Mary Help of Christians SchoolLaredo, TX$25,0002026To support the renovation of a gym
    Our Lady of the Lake Catholic CommunityAshland, WI$25,0002026To support the purchase of a new fuse box
    Diocese of Grand FallsGrand FallsWindsor$25,0002026To support women religious and the formation of catechists
    St Rita's SchoolSan Diego, CA$20,0002026To support tuition assistance and an afterschool program
    Diocese of FernsWexford$20,0002026To support a diploma program for lay ministers
    Carmelite Missionary Sisters of St Therese of the Child JesusDar es Salaam$20,0002026To support the training of catechists
    Villa Madonna SchoolTampa, FL$20,0002026To support the renovation of restrooms
    De La Salle Blackfeet Middle SchoolBrowning, MT$20,0002026To support stipends for the principal and a volunteer teacher
    Catholic Theological UnionChicago, IL$20,0002026To support scholarships for religious and lay women
    Diocese of Las Cruces IncLas Cruces, NM$20,0002026To support a Native American Mission
    St Patricks Church of Bay RidgeBrooklyn, NY$20,0002026To support the purchase of a new boiler
    Marist District of AsiaBangkok$20,0002026To support the education of marginalized and at-risk children
    St Michael Indian SchoolSt Michaels, AZ$20,0002026To support a religious education program
    St John the Evangelist Catholic ChurchEmory, TX$20,0002026To support renovations to the interior of a church
    St Joseph Catholic SchoolWinter Haven, FL$20,0002026To support the replacement of basketball hoops
    Franciscan Life Center Network IncMeriden, CT$20,0002026To support women religious serving as counselors for religious and clergy
    Casa Juan Bosco IncAguadilla, PR$20,0002026To support a formation program for youth
    Heart of Jesus Catholic ChurchFort Lauderdale, FL$20,0002026To support the purchase of impact resistant windows
    Capuchin MissionLilongwe$20,0002026To support the education of men religious
    Association of the Bikira MariaLusaka$20,0002026To support the expenses of an assembly
    St John the Evangelist SchoolCarrollton, IL$20,0002026To support the purchase of new windows
    St Mary's Catholic ChurchNewton, KS$20,0002026To support the restoration of stained glass windows
    Diocese of ElphinSligo$20,0002026To support a diocese's outreach activities
    Lovers of the Holy Cross of Phat DiemNinh Binh$20,0002026To support the education and daily living expenses of women religious
    Sacred Heart Parish and Diocesan ShrineBowmansville, NY$20,0002026To support the purchase of a new sign
    Our Lady's Montessori SchoolKansas City, KS$20,0002026To support the salaries of women religious
    St Patrick Catholic ChurchPhenix City, AL$20,0002026To support the purchase of furniture and equipment for a religious education program

    Society for the Propagation of the Faith US National Office

    $400,000
    New York, NY2026

    To support the education of seminarians and women religious in Africa

    Order of Friars Minor General Curia

    $300,000
    Rome2026

    To support men religious in mission work worldwide

    Order of Friars Minor General Curia

    $300,000
    Rome2026

    To support seminarians worldwide

    Catholic Near East Welfare Association

    $150,000
    New York, NY2026

    To support the formation of seminarians and novices

    Catholic Near East Welfare Association

    $100,000
    New York, NY2026

    To support various missions in the Middle East

    St Peter in Chains Church

    $40,000
    Hamilton, OH
    2026

    To support the purchase of new windows

    Christian Renewal Center

    $35,000
    Dickinson, TX2026

    To support renovations to the interior of a retreat hall

    St John Paul II Elementary School

    $30,000
    Mitchell, SD2026

    To support the resurfacing of a parking lot

    Our Lady of Port Richmond Regional Catholic School

    $30,000
    Philadelphia, PA2026

    To support the installation of a new roof

    St Joseph Catholic School

    $30,000
    Killeen, TX2026

    To support improvements to the security infrastructure

    St Jules Church

    $30,000
    Belle Rose, LA2026

    To support the renovation of a church hall

    St Joseph Parish

    $30,000
    Marlin, TX2026

    To support the purchase and installation of an updated electrical system

    San Miguel Academy of Newburgh

    $30,000
    Newburgh, NY2026

    To support classroom renovations

    Federation of St Benedict

    $30,000
    St Joseph, MN2026

    To support the purchase of furnishings

    Diocese of Fall River

    $30,000
    Fall River, MA2026

    To support the renovation of a chapel

    Our Lady of the Assumption

    $28,000
    Jemez Springs, NM2026

    To support the rewiring of a church and hall

    Conventual Franciscan Friars Province of Our Lady of Consolation

    $27,000
    Mount St Francis, IN2026

    To support a window replacement for a retreat center

    Sinsinawa Dominicans Inc

    $25,000
    Sinsinawa, WI2026

    To support the purchase of furniture and equipment for a chapel

    School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province

    $25,000
    St Louis, MO2026

    To support living expenses for women religious

    St Joseph Parish

    $25,000
    McPherson, KS2026

    To support a new sound system and roof repair

    Dong Thanh Tam Hue

    $25,000
    Hue2026

    To support the training of missionary priests

    Omaha Catholic School Consortium

    $25,000
    Omaha, NE2026

    To support tuition assistance

    Owensboro Consolidated Catholic School System

    $25,000
    Owensboro, KY2026

    To support the purchase and installation of chapel pews

    Mary Help of Christians School

    $25,000
    Laredo, TX2026

    To support the renovation of a gym

    Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Community

    $25,000
    Ashland, WI2026

    To support the purchase of a new fuse box

    Diocese of Grand Falls

    $25,000
    Grand FallsWindsor2026

    To support women religious and the formation of catechists

    St Rita's School

    $20,000
    San Diego, CA2026

    To support tuition assistance and an afterschool program

    Diocese of Ferns

    $20,000
    Wexford2026

    To support a diploma program for lay ministers

    Carmelite Missionary Sisters of St Therese of the Child Jesus

    $20,000
    Dar es Salaam2026

    To support the training of catechists

    Villa Madonna School

    $20,000
    Tampa, FL2026

    To support the renovation of restrooms

    De La Salle Blackfeet Middle School

    $20,000
    Browning, MT2026

    To support stipends for the principal and a volunteer teacher

    Catholic Theological Union

    $20,000
    Chicago, IL2026

    To support scholarships for religious and lay women

    Diocese of Las Cruces Inc

    $20,000
    Las Cruces, NM2026

    To support a Native American Mission

    St Patricks Church of Bay Ridge

    $20,000
    Brooklyn, NY2026

    To support the purchase of a new boiler

    Marist District of Asia

    $20,000
    Bangkok2026

    To support the education of marginalized and at-risk children

    St Michael Indian School

    $20,000
    St Michaels, AZ2026

    To support a religious education program

    St John the Evangelist Catholic Church

    $20,000
    Emory, TX2026

    To support renovations to the interior of a church

    St Joseph Catholic School

    $20,000
    Winter Haven, FL2026

    To support the replacement of basketball hoops

    Franciscan Life Center Network Inc

    $20,000
    Meriden, CT2026

    To support women religious serving as counselors for religious and clergy

    Casa Juan Bosco Inc

    $20,000
    Aguadilla, PR2026

    To support a formation program for youth

    Heart of Jesus Catholic Church

    $20,000
    Fort Lauderdale, FL2026

    To support the purchase of impact resistant windows

    Capuchin Mission

    $20,000
    Lilongwe2026

    To support the education of men religious

    Association of the Bikira Maria

    $20,000
    Lusaka2026

    To support the expenses of an assembly

    St John the Evangelist School

    $20,000
    Carrollton, IL2026

    To support the purchase of new windows

    St Mary's Catholic Church

    $20,000
    Newton, KS2026

    To support the restoration of stained glass windows

    Diocese of Elphin

    $20,000
    Sligo2026

    To support a diocese's outreach activities

    Lovers of the Holy Cross of Phat Diem

    $20,000
    Ninh Binh2026

    To support the education and daily living expenses of women religious

    Sacred Heart Parish and Diocesan Shrine

    $20,000
    Bowmansville, NY2026

    To support the purchase of a new sign

    Our Lady's Montessori School

    $20,000
    Kansas City, KS2026

    To support the salaries of women religious

    St Patrick Catholic Church

    $20,000
    Phenix City, AL2026

    To support the purchase of furniture and equipment for a religious education program