Louis H Kohler Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis H Kohler Foundation is a private foundation in St Louis, Missouri. In tax year 2025 it gave $18,364 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $4,500. 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$18,364
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$4,500
- Assets$0
- New grantees12%
Giving in 2025 was down from $20,000 the year before.
12% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $40,000 | 16 | $2,554 |
| 2024 | $20,000 | 15 | $0 |
| 2025 | $18,364 | 17 | $0 |
How to apply
Louis H Kohler 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 Louis H Kohler Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 17 | $18,364 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jewish Federation of St Louis | The louis h. Kohler endowment fund | $4,500 |
| Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community School | Educational | $3,364 |
| Jewish Student Union | Inspire jewish teens to take pride in their jewish identity | $3,000 |
| Jewish Community Center | Early childhood education, day and resident camp, culture & education, group social services (including senior nutrition and inclusion programs) and fitness & wellness. | $1,000 |
| Aish Hatorah | Religious programming | $500 |
| Esther Miller Bais Yaakov of St Louis | Educational | $500 |
| Franciscan Sisters of Mary | Charitable works | $500 |
| H F Epstein Hebrew Academy | Educational | $500 |
| National Council Jewish Women | Charitable works | $500 |
| Operation Food Search | End hunger in the st. Louis bi-state region | $500 |
| Sisters of Good Shepherd | Charitable works | $500 |
| St Louis Kaplan Feldman Holocaust Museum | Educational | $500 |
| St Louis University Kohler Scholarship Endowment Fund | Educational scholarship endowment fund | $500 |
| St Mary's Hospital | Healthcare | $500 |
| Torah Prep School | Educational | $500 |
| United Way of Greater St Louis | Community health and human resources | $500 |
| Washuhillel | Inspire jewish students to make an enduring commitment to jewish life | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joyce Dianne Rains
- Del Goldenhersh
- Bette Abeles
- Charlene Strahinic
- Tamadean Goldenhersh
Questions people ask
Does Louis H Kohler Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis H Kohler Foundation give?
$18,364 in tax year 2025, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Louis H Kohler Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joyce Dianne Rains (Trustee), Del Goldenhersh (Trustee), Bette Abeles (Trustee) and Charlene Strahinic (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Louis H Kohler Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.