Empowered people remove the barriers that prevent them and other Americans from realizing their unique potential. We support them by inspiring a new generation of social entrepreneurs working across the key institutions of society: education, communities, business, and government.
We have a holistic approach to support — we work with our partners to identify their needs, and we bring our capabilities to scale their positive impact. In addition to grantmaking and talent development, we offer support with networking, communications, management consulting, fundraising, and much more.
Discover Our Programs
Koch Internship Program
The Koch Internship Program combines individualized education with hands-on work experience to empower social entrepreneurs to drive their own careers and make a positive contribution right away.
Koch Associate Program
The Koch Associate Program invests in the rising generation of leaders our society needs — social entrepreneurs who will create solutions, who seek to break the barriers that stand in the way of all people realizing their potential.
Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship
The year-long Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship is for early-career professionals who are aspiring future leaders in the industry.Issue Areas
Criminal Justice
Public safety, human dignity, equal justiceEconomic Opportunity
An economy that works for everyoneEducation
Enable all people to unlock their potentialForeign Policy
Realism and restraintFree Speech & Peace
Protecting diversity of views and promoting courageous collaboration across differenceHealth Care
Greater access. Better health.Immigration
Sharing the American experiencePoverty
People-centered solutionsTechnology & Innovation
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Free Speech & Peace
Social healing against the odds
Journalist Krista Tippett on better conversations, connecting civil society, and the real state of the nation
