Wichita-based Koch Industries pledges at least $1.25 million for hurricane relief.

The company announced Thursday it's donating $1 million to the American Red Cross and $250,000 to the Salvation Army.

In addition, Koch will match up to $1million in donations from its employees.

Koch Industries is involved in a wide range of businesses, including energy and trading. Its worldwide operations include businesses and plants in Louisiana and Mississippi, the two states hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina.