Updated Feb 14, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Nationality
Languages
English
Children
2 children: Chase Koch, Elizabeth Koch
Parents
Fred Chase Koch, Mary Clementine Koch
Residences
Wichita
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Zodiac Sign
♏ Scorpio
Chinese Zodiac
猪 Pig
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*karilaz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 27,063 Wikipedia views/month
Net Worth
$50.5 billion
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Anthony Ramos →
Year context
Born in 1935 -- Social Security Act signed into law; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
Year 1935 →
Zodiac
Year of the Pig, sign of Scorpio
AWARDS (2)
B
Giuseppe Motta Medal
WON
B
William E. Simon Prize for Philanthropic Leadership
WON
Biography
Charles de Ganahl Koch is an American businessman, engineer, and philanthropist. As of May 2025, he is ranked as the 22nd richest man in the world on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, with an estimated net worth of US$71.4 billion. Koch has been co-owner, chairman, and chief executive officer of Koch Industries since 1967, while his late brother David Koch served as executive vice president. Charles and David each owned 42% of the conglomerate. The brothers inherited the business from their father, Fred C. Koch, then expanded the business. Koch Industries is the largest privately held company by revenue in the United States, according to Forbes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Charles Koch?
Charles Koch is 90 years old, born on .
Where was Charles Koch born?
Charles Koch was born in Wichita.
Where can I find more information about Charles Koch?
You can find more about Charles Koch on Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
What is Charles Koch's net worth?
Charles Koch's estimated net worth is $50.5 billion. This figure is based on publicly available estimates and may vary across sources.
