Private foundation · EIN 04-3499731 · Lexington, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Koha Family Foundations

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $540K total, median $540K. 100% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
1
$540K
Median grant
$540K
Stays in MA
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$11M

Grants paid in 2024

1 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Valdur and Irene Koha Charitable FundLexington, MADonation$540K

About this foundation

Koha Family Foundations is a private grantmaking foundation in Lexington, Massachusetts, administered in care of Valdur Koha, tax-exempt since 2001. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Koha Family Foundations accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Koha Family Foundations give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $540K across 1 grants, a median of $540K.

Where does Koha Family Foundations give?

Massachusetts (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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