Private foundation · Kohler, WI
Kohler Foundation Inc
Typical grant size
$3K – $6K – $19K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
199
Repeat grantees
53
funded 2+ years
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
DeadlinesSEPTEMBER 15
ContactKOHLER FOUNDATION - EXEC DIRECTOR · 9204581972
MaterialsAPPLICANTS ARE ASKED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN REQUEST PER THE KOHLER FOUNDATION GRANT GUIDELINES, AVAILABLE ONLINE OR BY REQUEST (920-458-1972). APPLICANTS MUST DEFINE THE PROJECT, SPECIFY THE AMOUNT OF FUNDS NEEDED, HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE AFFECTED, TIMING, AND A BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE PROJECT. PROJECT MANAGER CREDENTIALS ARE REQUESTED. COMMON GRANT APPLICATION IS ACCEPTED.
RestrictionsGRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS WITH 501 (C) 3 STATUS. GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCE IS SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PROGRAMS AND NEW INITIATIVES IN THE ARTS AND EDUCATION. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS FROM TWELVE SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Carla Ross
PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR
Matt Kautzer
TREASURER
Laura Kohler
SECRETARY & DIRECTOR
Jeff Cheney
VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER
Amy Molepske
SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Natalie a Black
FORMER PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR
Margaret Suralik
SECRETARY/DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
0.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
925
Total grants awarded
$97.1M
Total amount
$105K
Average grant
$53.7M
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.