Private foundation · EIN 31-1708123 · Roanoke, Virginia · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Dorothy Koch Family Foundation

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 2025 Form 990-PF: 9 grants paid, $125K total, median $15K. 22% of grants stayed in Virginia.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
9
$125K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in VA
22%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.0M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Georgetown Exempted Village SchoolsGeorgetown, OHAfter School Programs$30K
Ram HouseRoanoke, VAPrevent and alleviate homelessness$25K
Indian Hill Public Schools FoundatiCincinnati, OHEducation-STEM Lab$16K
AbcapGeorgetown, OHSupplies for school children$15K
Brown County Public Library FoundatMount Orab, OHSupport reading programs and building renovation$15K
Elger Bay ElementaryCamano, WASupport children programs at school$10K
Totem Falls ElementarySnohomish, WASupport children programs at school$9,999
Unitarian Universalist Church of RoRoanoke, VAPre-school Reading Programs$2,500
Georgetown PresbyterianGeorgetown, OHChurch Maintenance$1,000

By state: Ohio 5 · Virginia 2 · Washington 2

About this foundation

Dorothy Koch Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Roanoke, Virginia, administered in care of Robert W Buechner, 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 Dorothy Koch Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Dorothy Koch Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $125K across 9 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Dorothy Koch Family Foundation give?

Ohio (5 grants), Virginia (2 grants), Washington (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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