Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Its filing states that it makes cash donations to qualifying charities and does not engage in other direct charitable activity.
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc gave $14.2M across 258 grants in 2025 (avg $55K), mostly in Wisconsin. 31% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,188,256
- +36.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 258
- -26.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $54,993
- +83.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,564,356
- -55.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (74 of 235, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (95% 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 Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Review Cycle
- The civic engagement letter-of-interest deadline was September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; this deadline has passed.
- Deadline
- The civic engagement letter-of-interest deadline was September 30, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.; this deadline has passed.
- Contact
Mailing address: 825 North Jefferson Street 350, Milwaukee, WI 53202
Website: https://herbkohlphilanthropies.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc
Who Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc ($3.0M across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $9.5M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
2,162 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1,956 grants of 2,162 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars were reported as 95% to recipients in Wisconsin, 4% in Pennsylvania, and 1% in Washington, D.C. Its website describes Herb Kohl Philanthropies’ work as focused on Milwaukee and Wisconsin communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 258 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 74 of 235 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $26K; repeat grants $76K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). 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 (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9.7M (2023) to $14.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 258 grants totaling $14.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Milwaukee, WI | To Fund Approved Public Charities | $2,000,000 |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | To Fund Approved Public Charities | $1,550,000 |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | To Fund Approved Public Charities | $1,275,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Milwaukee, WI | To Fund Approved Public Charities | $800,000 |
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI | To Fund Approved Public Charities | $750,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation Milwaukee, WI | To Fund Approved Public Charities | $500,000 |
| Donorschooseorg Philadelphia, PA | To Fund Approved Public Charities | $500,000 |
| UWM Foundation Milwaukee, WI | To Fund Approved Public Charities | $300,000 |
| Carmen Schools of Science & Technology Milwaukee, WI | To Fund Approved Public Charities | $250,000 |
| Community Development Alliance Milwaukee, WI | To Fund Approved Public Charities | $250,000 |
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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 | $3,564,356 | $9,840,313 | $14,301,933 | $14,188,256 | 258 | $14,193,926 | $691,079 | $371,605 |
| 2024 | $8,025,976 | $3,602,098 | $10,642,566 | $10,434,780 | 349 | $10,440,017 | $593,076 | $892,966 |
| 2023 | $15,066,444 | $5,492,439 | $9,758,674 | $9,663,157 | 354 | $9,668,145 | $5,202,740 | $1,030,331 |
| 2022 | $19,332,679 | $4,430,173 | $12,162,002 | $12,030,267 | 576 | $12,034,861 | $1,152,063 | $1,824,500 |
| 2021 | $27,075,054 | $3,030,153 | $11,190,507 | $11,030,725 | 625 | — | $2,121,157 | $2,189,252 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $372K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated purpose is to make cash donations to qualifying charities. Herb Kohl Philanthropies describes its mission as honoring its founder’s legacy by strengthening Milwaukee and Wisconsin through investments in education, civic engagement, and collaboration.
The 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the University of Wisconsin Foundation says it advances the objectives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison, while the UWM Foundation says it supports the educational, literary, and scientific endeavors of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. Forward Scholars describes its work as volunteer one-to-one reading tutoring for K–3 students who are not yet reading at grade level. Community Development Alliance says it works to advance racial equity and equitable homeownership in Milwaukee.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 258 grants totaling $14,188,256. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $2,000,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Among the largest awards were $2,000,000 and $800,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation; $1,550,000 and $1,275,000 to Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc; and $750,000 to Historic Haymarket Milwaukee.
Herb Kohl Philanthropies lists Homegrown Grants as an active opportunity, with awards of up to $5,000 for local Wisconsin initiatives. The program describes its grants as general support for community-rooted ideas and identifies nonprofit organizations with federal tax-exempt status as eligible applicants. Its website also says the foundation awards grants exclusively to organizations recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3), and does not fund individuals, non-charitable entities, or private foundations.
The Collaboration Fund request for proposals is closed. The civic engagement opportunity listed a proposal period of August 25 through September 30, 2026; that cycle has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Joanne Anton as president/director/manager; Charles Pruitt as vice president/director/manager; Kevin Kalnins as treasurer/secretary; and George Dionisopoulos and Daniel Conley as directors/managers.
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc is led by Joanne Anton, President, Director & Manager since 2024 (on filings since 2021); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joanne Anton
President, Director & Manager
Director → President, Director & Manager, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles Pruitt
Vice President, Director & Manager
Director → Vice President, Director & Manager, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Daniel Conley
Director & Manager
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
George Dionisopoulos
Director & Manager
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kevin Kalnins
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Herbert H. Kohl Dod (2024) — President & Director
- Former: Herbert H. Kohl (2021–2023) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc
How much does Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc give each year?
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc gave $14.2M across 258 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10.4M across 349 grants.
What is Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $54,993, across 258 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc that year got $26K on average.
Where does Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc give grants?
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (141 grants), Madison, WI (14 grants), Green Bay, WI (6 grants) and Eau Claire, WI (5 grants).
Does Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 258 grants with a stated purpose on Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Fund Approved Public Charities" (258 grants).
Who are Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc ($2,962,859 across 6 grants), University of Wisconsin Foundation ($2,805,000 across 3 grants) and Historic Haymarket Milwaukee ($750,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($10,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc?
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $14.2M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $372K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated purpose is to make cash donations to qualifying charities. Herb Kohl Philanthropies describes its mission as honoring its founder’s legacy by strengthening Milwaukee and Wisconsin through investments in education, civic engagement, and collaboration. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc's EIN?
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1300476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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