Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. It supports educational excellence and innovation, with programs recognizing Wisconsin students, teachers, principals, schools, and classrooms.
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 425 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in Wisconsin. 47% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,059,002
- -36.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 425
- -31.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,845
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $13,919
- -80.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 47% first-time grantees (84 of 178, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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Refer to the foundation’s applications for the application process, required materials, and award restrictions.
- Contact
Application contact: Herb Kohl Educational Foundation
Mailing address: 825 N Jefferson St No 350, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Phone: (414) 271-6600
Website: https://kohleducation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
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
Deadline not published
Herb Kohl: Principal Leadership Award - Public School Principals & Administrators Grant
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc
Amount
US $6,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Herb Kohl: Teacher Fellowship Program - Private School Teachers Grant
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc
Amount
US $6,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin - Madison ($107K across 34 grants). Together the top 10 received $332K.
Organizations only. It also paid 96 grants to individuals ($484,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2,980 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2,980 grants of 2,980 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars itemized for filing year 2025 went to recipients in Wisconsin.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 425 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
47%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 84 of 178 grantees (47%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 44% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 36% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2025) to $3.5M (2021). In 2025 it made 425 grants totaling $2.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Prairie East High School Sun Prairie, WI | 2025 Fellow and Teacher of the Year | $15,000 |
| Wisconsin Foundation for Educational Admin Madison, WI | Donation | $12,500 |
| Carleton College Onalaska, WI | 2024 Excellence | $10,000 |
| Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | 2023 Initiative | $10,000 |
| Greenville Technical College De Pere, WI | 2023 Initiative | $10,000 |
| Darlington Elementarymiddle School Mineral Point, WI | 2025 Fellow and Teacher of the Year | $9,000 |
| Glenwood Elementary School Milwaukee, WI | 2025 Fellow and Teacher of the Year | $9,000 |
| Milwaukee Spanish Immersion Muskego, WI | 2025 Fellow and Teacher of the Year | $9,000 |
| Oh Schultz Elementary Francis Creek, WI | 2025 Fellow and Teacher of the Year | $9,000 |
| Ripon College Tomahawk, WI | 2024 Initiative | $8,153 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $13,919 | $2,018,768 | $2,076,460 | $2,059,002 | 425 | $2,076,460 | $16 | $121,342 |
| 2024 | $71,611 | $3,332,984 | $3,275,825 | $3,246,239 | 623 | $3,275,825 | $28 | $232,519 |
| 2023 | $14,452 | $3,301,773 | $3,296,081 | $3,275,740 | 633 | $3,296,081 | $29 | $141,258 |
| 2022 | $13,760 | $3,201,135 | $3,320,760 | $3,237,283 | 634 | $3,320,760 | $411 | $115,197 |
| 2021 | $133,385 | $3,506,418 | $3,552,731 | $3,463,821 | 665 | $3,552,731 | $66 | $184,147 |
| 2020 | $179,698 | $3,462,366 | $3,348,201 | $3,221,581 | 625 | — | $170 | $92,737 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $121K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Herb Kohl Philanthropies describes its focus as carrying on Herb Kohl’s legacy of excellence and innovation in education, putting educators and their classrooms first so educators can focus on students. The foundation’s programs include student scholarships, teacher fellowships, principal leadership awards, and recognition for schools and educators.
Its 2025 filing says it annually distributes $6,000 awards to 100 teachers and 100 Wisconsin schools, awards scholarships to students, and provides funding for the Wisconsin Teacher of the Year award. It also reports that it may contribute to charitable organizations.
Among the grantees listed, the University of Wisconsin–Madison received $10,000 in 2024. The mission statement supplied for that grantee describes the university’s Panhellenic Association as fostering scholarship, philanthropy, and community, and empowering members to grow and lead.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 425 grants totaling $2,059,002. Grant amounts ranged from $290 to $15,000, with a median of $6,000. The largest reported grant was $15,000 to an individual recipient High School for “2025 Fellow and Teacher of the Year.” Other grants included $12,500 to the Wisconsin Foundation for Educational Administration for a donation and $10,000 each to Carleton College, Marquette University, and Greenville Technical College for purposes described in the filing as “2024 Excellence” or “2023 Initiative.”
The foundation’s teacher fellowship and principal leadership programs recognize educators and administrators and provide awards to recipients and their schools. The foundation directs applicants to the program applications for forms, materials, and award restrictions. Its filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Charles Pruitt, Joanne Anton, Dan Conley, and George Dionisopoulos as directors.
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Pruitt
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Joanne Anton
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Dan Conley
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
George Dionisopoulos
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Herbert H. Kohl Dod (2023) — President & Director
- Former: Herbert H. Kohl (2020–2022) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc
How much does Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc give each year?
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc gave $2.1M across 425 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $3.2M across 623 grants.
What is Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $4,845, across 425 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc that year got $9K on average.
Where does Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc give grants?
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (21 grants), Brookfield, WI (11 grants), Madison, WI (7 grants) and Kenosha, WI (7 grants).
Does Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 425 grants with a stated purpose on Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Award Fellow and Leader School" (118 grants), "2025 Fellow" (96 grants) and "2024 Excellence" (62 grants).
Who are Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wisconsin - Madison ($106,500 across 34 grants), Franklin High School ($36,000 across 6 grants) and University of Wisconsin - Plattevil ($32,500 across 8 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 96 grants to individuals ($484,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 8% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc?
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc reported $14K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc fund?
Herb Kohl Philanthropies describes its focus as carrying on Herb Kohl’s legacy of excellence and innovation in education, putting educators and their classrooms first so educators can focus on students. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc?
Refer to the foundation’s applications for the application process, required materials, and award restrictions. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc's EIN?
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1661743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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