The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Established in 1989, the foundation is dedicated to supporting educational initiatives across multiple levels, from elementary and secondary education through higher education, with a particular emphasis on teacher education and professional development.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$3.2M
-0.9% YoY
Grant Count
623
-1.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
+0.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary activities include:
- Scholarship Awards: Annual $10,000 scholarships to approximately 200 graduating seniors from public and private Wisconsin high schools
- Teacher Awards: $6,000 awards distributed to approximately 100 teachers in Wisconsin
- School Support: Awards to approximately 100 schools in Wisconsin
- Wisconsin Teacher of the Year Award: Provides funding for this recognition program
- Principal Leadership Awards: Recognition and support for school principals and administrators in both public and private schools
- Teacher Fellowship Programs: Professional development opportunities for educators
The foundation supports educational initiatives across elementary, secondary, and higher education levels, with a focus on teacher education and professional development.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
& Frequency**: Typical awards range from $100 to $15,000. The foundation made 625 grants in 2023.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds educational initiatives in Wisconsin, with additional giving in Tennessee, Illinois, Arizona, Florida, Michigan, Minnesota, and Washington.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $14,452
- Total Revenue: $3,301,773
- Total Expenses: $3,296,081
- Total Liabilities: $0
Tax-Exempt Status: The foundation has been tax-exempt since March 1990 (EIN: 39-1661743).
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Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc
Herb Kohl: Principal Leadership Award - Private School Principals & Administrators Grant
HERB KOHL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $6,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Herb Kohl: Principal Leadership Award - Public School Principals & Administrators Grant
HERB KOHL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $6,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Herb Kohl: Teacher Fellowship Program - Private School Teachers Grant
HERB KOHL EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
Amount
US $6,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Herbert H. Kohl serves as President and Director of the foundation. The foundation is led by a team of directors who contribute their time without compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES PRUITT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOANNE ANTON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DAN CONLEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| GEORGE DIONISOPOULOS | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation continues to actively recognize and support Wisconsin educators. In 2025, the foundation honored outstanding Wisconsin educators with its annual awards program. The foundation announced 2024 scholarship and award recipients, continuing its commitment to recognizing excellence in Wisconsin education. The foundation also funds teacher-led projects across Wisconsin schools.
Three MMSD Educators Honored with 2025 Herb Kohl AwardsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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