Part of the Koch Enterprises’ vision is to be model corporate citizens in the communities we call home as well as living our company core value of Community Involvement. The Koch Foundation is the means to help us achieve this.

As we pursue the Koch Foundation’s mission to support community projects to improve quality of life and place for our Team Members to live, grow and raise their families, we focus on three continuing commitments. These commitments help us make decisions across everything we do, always ensuring our actions align with our mission.

Educational Opportunities

Raising the bar on education

The Koch Foundation works with educational institutions from early childhood development through higher education to create broader access to educational opportunities. Encouraging students to achieve their full potential by removing barriers and taking rigorous classes. Supporting teachers, administrators, technology tools and school design across public, religious, private and charter. Advancing student learning so that all our students are prepared to succeed.

Humanities in Place

Actively building community

For people of all ages, the opportunity to learn is critical to a healthy society. But just as important as the education itself is the how and where it happens. Our places—natural and built alike—can reflect shared values, foster community, and address urgent issues.

We support projects and initiatives that enhance our ability to identify, create, and care for our environments. The Koch Foundation backs innovative ideas that promote an equitable landscape, within our communities. We prioritize projects, especially those highlighting mental health needs as well as underrepresented stories, that focus on our places and encourage broad participation to advance a more just world.

Arts, Nature and Science

Essential to human connection

Through our support of Arts, Nature, and Science programs, the Koch Foundation celebrates the power of arts, nature and science to inspire and enrich the human spirit. We collaborate with organizations to ensure equitable access to outstanding arts and cultural experiences, focusing on integrating arts, nature, and science into vibrant, healthy communities.