Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation

EIN 42-1293625 · IA

Invitation only Typical grant ~$78K Funds in IA, RI, FL +2
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation based in IA paid 23 grants totaling $5.4M to 22 organizations across 5 states. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $1.4M, with a median of $78K. Its largest recipients included COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DES MOINES, VANGUARD CHARTIABLE, and DENTAL CONNECTIONS. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$63,100,792
Giving (latest yr)
$5,390,000
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
23
Median grant
$78K
Recipients
22
States reached
5
Officers/trustees
2
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines$2,002,000
  • Vanguard Chartiable$1,150,000
  • Dental Connections$575,000
  • By Degrees Foundation$400,000
  • Des Moines Symphony Association Foundation$278,000

Where grants went

  • Iowa$3,904,000 · 16 grants
  • Rhode Island$1,150,000 · 1 grant
  • Florida$310,000 · 4 grants
  • New York$25,000 · 1 grant
  • Ohio$1,000 · 1 grant

Grants Paid (23)

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

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 5 states.

In its most recent filing, Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation reported 23 itemized grants totaling $5.4M. Individual grants ranged from $1K to $1.4M (median $78K).

Recent recipients include COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF GREATER DES MOINES, VANGUARD CHARTIABLE, DENTAL CONNECTIONS, among 22 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation is a private foundation based in Iowa, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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