Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.0 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $270,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.0 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$270,000
- Assets$64.7 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.5 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $3.5 million | 56 | $56.3 million |
| 2024 | $3.0 million | 45 | $64.7 million |
How to apply
Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc 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 Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Wisconsin.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 31 | $1.3 million |
| New York | 7 | $790,000 |
| California | 4 | $525,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $249,000 |
| South Dakota | 1 | $75,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | General operating | $270,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | General operating | $256,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc | General operating | $200,000 |
| Alliance for Peacebuilding | General operating | $175,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation | General operating | $150,000 |
| Center for Community Alternatives | General operating | $150,000 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc | General operating | $150,000 |
| Uwm Foundation Inc | General operating | $140,000 |
| Voces de la Frontera | General operating | $120,000 |
| Nia Imani Family Inc | General operating | $100,000 |
| Parole Preparation Project | General operating | $100,000 |
| Climate Justice Alliance | General operating | $100,000 |
| Pastors United Community Advocacy | General operating | $100,000 |
| Law Forward Inc | General operating | $91,000 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs | General operating | $80,000 |
| Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous P | General operating | $75,000 |
| NDN Collective | General operating | $75,000 |
| Equal Justice Works | General operating | $74,000 |
| Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journ | General operating | $70,000 |
| Milwaukee Turners Inc | General operating | $50,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | General operating | $50,000 |
| Foundations Health and Wholeness Inc | General operating | $40,000 |
| Lighthouse Recovery Community Center | General operating | $40,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | General operating | $36,000 |
| Mke Urban Stables Inc | General operating | $30,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Sheboygan Coun | General operating | $25,000 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project Inc | General operating | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Sheboygan | General operating | $20,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County Inc | General operating | $20,000 |
| Urban Justice Center | General operating | $15,000 |
| Sheboygan Salvation Army | General operating | $10,000 |
| Mental Health America Lakeshore | General operating | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sheboygan Co | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sheboygan County Interfaith Org | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sheboygan County Food Bank | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nourish Farms Inc | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hmong Mutual Assistance Assn of Sheboyga | General operating | $7,500 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice | General operating | $5,000 |
| United Way of Sheboygan Co | General operating | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Julilly W Kohler
- Robert T Melzer
- Karen Immel
- Julilly Kohler-Hausmann
- Issa Kohler-Hausmann
- Marie Christine Fox
Questions people ask
Does Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc give?
$3.0 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Julilly W Kohler (Director, President), Robert T Melzer (Director, Vice President, Assistant Secretary-Trea), Karen Immel (Director, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer) and Julilly Kohler-Hausmann (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and health.