The William Kistler Coors Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The William Kistler Coors Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $192,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $12,500 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$192,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$12,500
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$4.7 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2025 was up from $125,000 the year before.
17% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $82,500 | 8 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 10 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $192,500 | 12 | $4.7 million |
How to apply
The William Kistler Coors Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The William Kistler Coors Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Colorado.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado | 6 | $62,500 |
| Wisconsin | 1 | $60,000 |
| California | 3 | $40,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $15,000 |
| New York | 1 | $15,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | WKC Scholarship Fund | $60,000 |
| California Fire Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mercy for Animals | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Colorado Center for the Blind | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound School | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Colorado Fourteeners Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Colorado Open Lands | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Colorado Outward Bound School | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Ocular Stem Cell Research Program | $10,000 |
| Youth Seen | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Lhon Collective | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lea Beresford
- May Louise Coors
- William Scott Coors
- David Alexander Straus
Questions people ask
Does The William Kistler Coors Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The William Kistler Coors Foundation give?
$192,500 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $12,500.
Who runs The William Kistler Coors Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lea Beresford (VP), May Louise Coors (Dir, Pres), William Scott Coors (Dir, TreaS) and David Alexander Straus (Dir, Sec).
What does The William Kistler Coors Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and disability.