The Koch Foundation Inc. concentrates philanthropic resources in the Evansville, IN area, prioritizing local educational and cultural institutions. Their support is dominated by large, multi-hundred-thousand dollar gifts directed toward capital campaigns and core operating needs of schools, museums, and a regional university. The foundation favors institutional-strengthening investments that build community infrastructure rather than small program grants or wide geographic dispersal.
Koch Foundation Inc. stands out for its large, repeated commitments to institutions that shape Evansville’s civic and educational life. In 2024, the foundation’s biggest recent grant went to Reitz Memorial Catholic High School for charitable operations, and its other major awards have gone to a regional university, museums, and community organizations tied to local infrastructure. The pattern points to a funder that favors institutional stability over broad dispersal. Across the recent grant list, the foundation backs Catholic secondary education, higher education, museums, human services, and selected relief efforts. Several of the largest gifts support capital campaigns, especially for campus and facility projects, while others provide operating support that helps recipients sustain day-to-day work. Koch Family Childrens Museum of Evansville appears with both capital campaign support in 2023 and 2024, indicating a continuing relationship rather than a one-time award. The recipient base is heavily centered in Evansville, with additional grants reaching nearby Indiana communities and a smaller number of organizations in Kentucky and beyond. The overall picture is of a regional donor using substantial grants to reinforce anchor institutions, school programs, and community-serving nonprofits.
Catholic education is one of the clearest themes in the grant record. Koch Foundation Inc. gave $713,500 to Reitz Memorial Catholic High School for charitable operations and $200,250 to St Meinrad Archabbey School for charitable operations, showing direct support for school operations rather than only projects. Higher education also appears prominently. The foundation awarded $601,000 to University of Evansville for a capital campaign and $51,000 to Ivy Tech Foundation for a capital campaign, indicating interest in campus development and institutional growth. Cultural and enrichment institutions are another focus. Koch Family Childrens Museum of Evansville received $329,716 for a capital campaign in 2023 and $257,060 for a capital campaign in 2024, while Evansville Museum of Arts Science received $258,000 for charitable operations in 2024. Human services and relief show up as well, including $208,012 to United Way of Southwestern Indiana for charitable operations and $35,000 to United Way of Southern KY Tornado Fund for disaster relief.
$4M
$43.1M
$4.8M
$4.1M
Most grants fall between $1K and $8K, with a median of $3K.
25th Percentile
$1K
Median
$3K
75th Percentile
$8K
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Highly concentrated: a small number of very large grants focused on capital campaigns and core operations in a single metro area, with occasional repeat funding to the same local institutions.
Notable grantees: Reitz Memorial Catholic High School, University of Evansville, Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville, Evansville Museum of Arts and Science
Typical grants are relatively modest for this foundation’s portfolio, with a p25 of $1,270, a median of $3,270, and a p75 of $8,069, even though the recent list also includes much larger institutional awards. The recurring pattern is clear: many recipients appear in multiple years, especially on capital campaigns and operating support, which suggests ongoing relationships rather than isolated gifts. The foundation is not listed as funding individuals directly and does not make program-related investments. Grantmaking is rooted in a regional, institution-focused model, with most awards staying within Indiana and especially the Evansville area.
Grantmaking is concentrated in Indiana, where 65% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state and Indiana is also the top state by grant count. Evansville is the main hub, with repeated awards to organizations there such as United Way of Southwestern Indiana, Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, and Evansville Rescue Mission. Nearby Indiana communities also appear, including St Meinrad and Ferdinand. Outside Indiana, grants reach Henderson and Louisville in Kentucky, plus a small number of recipients in Missouri and Michigan.
The grant record centers on schools, museums, and community-serving nonprofits. Recent awards include charitable operations support for Reitz Memorial Catholic High School, Evansville Museum of Arts Science, United Way of Southwestern Indiana, and Evansville Rescue Mission, plus capital campaign support for institutions such as the University of Evansville and Koch Family Childrens Museum of Evansville.
Yes. Capital campaign grants are a major part of the record, including $601,000 to University of Evansville, $329,716 and $257,060 to Koch Family Childrens Museum of Evansville in different years, and $105,000 each in 2023 and 2024 to Easter Seals of Southwestern Indiana.
The middle of the distribution is small relative to the foundation’s largest awards: p25 is $1,270, median is $3,270, and p75 is $8,069. The recent grant list also includes larger institutional gifts in the hundreds of thousands, showing a wide spread between routine and major awards.
Indiana is the top state by grant count, and 65% of grants go to recipients in the HQ state. Evansville is the main local center of giving, with additional Indiana recipients in St Meinrad, Ferdinand, and Indianapolis, and some grants in Kentucky, Missouri, and Michigan.
Yes. Several recipients appear in more than one year, including Koch Family Childrens Museum of Evansville, Easter Seals of Southwestern Indiana, United Way of Henderson County, Habitat for Humanity of Evansville, and United Way of Southwestern Indiana. That pattern points to ongoing relationships across years.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SW IN | Evansville, IN | $533,250 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| ST BENEDICT CHURCH | Evansville, IN | $401,500 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS and SCIENCE | Evansville, IN | $360,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA | Evansville, IN | $262,394 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL | Evansville, IN | $258,750 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| KOCH FAMILY CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF EVILLE | Evansville, IN | $256,500 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| REITZ MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL | Evansville, IN | $179,500 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL | Evansville, IN | $120,500 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| EASTER SEALS SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA | Evansville, IN | $109,500 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| UNITED WAY OF HENDERSON COUNTY | Henderson, KY | $105,867 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF EVANSVILLE | Evansville, IN | $88,740 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| BUILDING BLOCKS | Evansville, IN | $75,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| VANDERBURGH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | Evansville, IN | $63,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA | Detroit, MI | $53,140 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| USI FOUNDATION | Evansville, IN | $52,900 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| EVANSVILLE RESCUE MISSION | Evansville, IN | $51,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES | Evansville, IN | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| MISSION FIRST INC | Chandler, IN | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| SISTERS OF ST BENEDICT | Ferdinand, IN | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| SWIRCA and MORE | Evansville, IN | $50,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| POTTERS WHEEL | Evansville, IN | $32,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | Evansville, IN | $30,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| EVANSVILLE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD | Evansville, IN | $30,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER | Evansville, IN | $28,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| YOUTH FIRST FOUNDATION INC | Evansville, IN | $26,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA | Evansville, IN | $25,500 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| FOUNDATION FOR BETTER HEALTH INC | Evansville, IN | $25,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SPRINGFIELD | Springfield, MO | $25,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| UNITED WAY OF THE OZARKS | Springfield, MO | $23,791 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| SIGNATURE SCHOOL FOUNDATION | Evansville, IN | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| HENDERSON COUNTY EDC INDUSTRIAL FDN | Henderson, KY | $20,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| EVANSVILLE CATHOLIC INTERPAROCHIAL HIGH S | Evansville, IN | $16,300 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| KEEP EVANSVILLE BEAUTIFUL | Evansville, IN | $15,100 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| BREAKTHROUGH T1D | Indianapolis, IN | $15,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| EVSC FOUNDATION INC | Evansville, IN | $15,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| WELBORN BAPTIST HOSPITAL | Evansville, IN | $15,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF EVANSVILLE | Evansville, IN | $13,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| UNITED WAY OF NAVARRO COUNTY | Corsicna, TX | $12,689 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| YMCA OF SW IN | Evansville, IN | $11,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| PREGNANCY CARE CENTER | Springfield, MO | $10,869 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| ST LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | Bridgeton, MO | $10,400 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| AMERICAN RED CROSS | Evansville, IN | $10,395 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| IU HEALTH FOUNDATION | Indianapolis, IN | $10,282 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| DREAM CENTER | Evansville, IN | $10,126 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| DEACONESS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION | Evansville, IN | $10,100 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| EVANSVILLE DAY SCHOOL | Evansville, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH | Evansville, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH and SCHOOL | Evansville, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL | Newburgh, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
| HOOSIERS FOR OPP PROSPERITY AND ENT FDN | Terre Haute, IN | $10,000 | 2026 | Charitable Operations |
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SW IN
$533,250Charitable Operations
ST BENEDICT CHURCH
$401,500Charitable Operations
EVANSVILLE MUSEUM OF ARTS and SCIENCE
$360,000Charitable Operations
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA
$262,394Charitable Operations
MATER DEI HIGH SCHOOL
$258,750Charitable Operations
KOCH FAMILY CHILDRENS MUSEUM OF EVILLE
$256,500Charitable Operations
REITZ MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL
$179,500Charitable Operations
ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL
$120,500Charitable Operations
EASTER SEALS SOUTHWESTERN INDIANA
$109,500Charitable Operations
UNITED WAY OF HENDERSON COUNTY
$105,867Charitable Operations
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF EVANSVILLE
$88,740Charitable Operations
BUILDING BLOCKS
$75,000Charitable Operations
VANDERBURGH COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$63,000Charitable Operations
SCHOLARSHIP AMERICA
$53,140Charitable Operations
USI FOUNDATION
$52,900Charitable Operations
EVANSVILLE RESCUE MISSION
$51,000Charitable Operations
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
$50,000Charitable Operations
MISSION FIRST INC
$50,000Charitable Operations
SISTERS OF ST BENEDICT
$50,000Charitable Operations
SWIRCA and MORE
$50,000Charitable Operations
POTTERS WHEEL
$32,000Charitable Operations
EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$30,000Charitable Operations
EVANSVILLE PROMISE NEIGHBORHOOD
$30,000Charitable Operations
EVANSVILLE CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER
$28,000Charitable Operations
YOUTH FIRST FOUNDATION INC
$26,000Charitable Operations
EVANSVILLE PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
$25,500Charitable Operations
FOUNDATION FOR BETTER HEALTH INC
$25,000Charitable Operations
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY SPRINGFIELD
$25,000Charitable Operations
UNITED WAY OF THE OZARKS
$23,791Charitable Operations
SIGNATURE SCHOOL FOUNDATION
$20,000Charitable Operations
HENDERSON COUNTY EDC INDUSTRIAL FDN
$20,000Charitable Operations
EVANSVILLE CATHOLIC INTERPAROCHIAL HIGH S
$16,300Charitable Operations
KEEP EVANSVILLE BEAUTIFUL
$15,100Charitable Operations
BREAKTHROUGH T1D
$15,000Charitable Operations
EVSC FOUNDATION INC
$15,000Charitable Operations
WELBORN BAPTIST HOSPITAL
$15,000Charitable Operations
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF EVANSVILLE
$13,000Charitable Operations
UNITED WAY OF NAVARRO COUNTY
$12,689Charitable Operations
YMCA OF SW IN
$11,000Charitable Operations
PREGNANCY CARE CENTER
$10,869Charitable Operations
ST LOUIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
$10,400Charitable Operations
AMERICAN RED CROSS
$10,395Charitable Operations
IU HEALTH FOUNDATION
$10,282Charitable Operations
DREAM CENTER
$10,126Charitable Operations
DEACONESS HOSPITAL FOUNDATION
$10,100Charitable Operations
EVANSVILLE DAY SCHOOL
$10,000Charitable Operations
GOOD SHEPHERD CHURCH
$10,000Charitable Operations
CORPUS CHRISTI CHURCH and SCHOOL
$10,000Charitable Operations
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL
$10,000Charitable Operations
HOOSIERS FOR OPP PROSPERITY AND ENT FDN
$10,000Charitable Operations