Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 39-1300476 Website

Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, established in 1977. The organization is designated as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and operates as a non-operating private foundation. The foundation was founded by Herbert Kohl, a former U.S. Senator from Wisconsin who served from 1989 to 2013 and was the former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks NBA franchise.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$14.2M

+36.0% YoY

Grant Count

258

-26.1% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$55K

+83.9% YoY

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated June 2026.

Mission & Focus Areas

The foundation is organized and operated to make cash donations to qualifying charities. It does not engage in direct charitable activities.

Primary funding areas include:

Higher and other education
Health associations
Children and youth services
Social services
Arts and culture
Federated giving programs
Community development
Christian organizations and churches
Jewish organizations

The foundation emphasizes support for education and young people, with a focus on investing in youth development and creating opportunities for thriving communities.

Grantmaking

The foundation offers the Herb Kohl Philanthropies Homegrown Grants program.

Grant Range

$55,000

Average Grant

$55,000

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and the District of Columbia, with a particular emphasis on Milwaukee and Wisconsin communities.

Grant Distribution by State

Wisconsin $4.3M (99%)

Connecticut $10K (0%)

Georgia $10K (0%)

North Carolina $5K (0%)

District of Columbia $3K (0%)

Minnesota $1K (0%)

+8 more states

States

Arizona Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Illinois Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota North Carolina New York Pennsylvania Texas Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming

Cities

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Most Recent Fiscal Year (2025):

Total assets: $3,564,356
Total revenues: $9,840,313
Total expenses: $14,301,933
Total giving: $14,188,256
Number of employees: 0

Previous Year (2024):

Total assets: $8,030,000
Total revenues: $3,600,000
Total expenses: $10,600,000
Total liabilities: $0

Revenue Composition (2025):

Total grants and contributions: $6,625,650
Investment income and dividends: $71,114
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets: $3,143,549

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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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 2025

Grant Size Distribution

250 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

1 open opportunity from Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc

Foundation

Herb Kohl Philanthropies Homegrown Grants

HERBERT H KOHL CHARITIES INC

Amount

Up to US $5,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Children's Hospital Foundation ($500,000), Carmen Schools of Science & Technology ($250,000), Community Development Alliance ($250,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
4 - H MARATHON COUNTY WAUSAU, WI	TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES	$50,000
ACTS HOUSING MILWAUKEE, WI	TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES	$100,000
AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CTR BROWN GREEN BAY, WI	TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES	$3,000
ALDO LEOPOLD NATURE CENTER INC MONONA, WI	TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES	$2,500
APERI ANIMAM WAUWATOSA, WI	TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES	$1,000
ARC MILWAUKEE WAUWATOSA, WI	TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES	$5,000
AUDIO & BRAILLE LITERACY ENHANCEMENT IN MILWAUKEE, WI	TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES	$5,000
BAY VIEW COMMUNITY CENTER OF MKE MILWAUKEE, WI	TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES	$3,000
BEGINNING MKE MILWAUKEE, WI	TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES	$5,000
BETTY BRINN CHILDRENS MUSEUM MILWAUKEE, WI	TO FUND APPROVED PUBLIC CHARITIES	$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings

Key personnel include:

Joanne Anton - President/Director/Manager
Charles Pruitt - Vice President/Director/Manager
Kevin Kalnins - Treasurer/Secretary
George Dionisopoulos - Director/Manager
Daniel Conley - Director/Manager

Compensation Overview

From 2025 IRS filing

From 2025 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
CHARLES PRUITT	VICE PRESIDENT/DIR./MGR.	—	—
JOANNE ANTON	PRESIDENT/DIR./MGR.	—	—
KEVIN KALNINS	TREASURER/SECRETARY	—	—
GEORGE DIONISOPOULOS	DIRECTOR/MANAGER	—	—
DANIEL CONLEY	DIRECTOR/MANAGER	—	—

Recent News & Activity

Recent developments and announcements

The foundation has been active in supporting community initiatives and education. Recent activities include:

Funding all projects on DonorsChoose platform

Herb Kohl Philanthropies: Funds all projects on DonorsChoose | WisBusiness

Providing $2 million to support the Milwaukee Public Museum's future development and creating the Herb Kohl Education Fund

Herb Kohl Philanthropies Gives $2 Million to Support Future Museum, Creates Herb Kohl Education Fund | Milwaukee Public Museum

Donating $1 million to build affordable homes in Milwaukee's Harambee neighborhood

Herb Kohl Philanthropies donates $1M to build affordable homes in Milwaukee’s Harambee neighborhood

Recognizing excellence in education through the Teachers of the Year program, which honors educators across Wisconsin

The foundation operates Herb Kohl Philanthropies, which carries forward Herb Kohl's legacy through various funding initiatives including Homegrown grants, the Herb Kohl Educational Foundation, and Learning Journeys programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc fund?

The foundation is organized and operated to make cash donations to qualifying charities. It does not engage in direct charitable activities. Primary funding areas include: • Higher and other education • Health associations • Children and youth services • Social services • Arts and culture • Federated giving programs • Community development • Christian organizations and churches • Jewish organizations The foundation emphasizes support for education and young people, with a focus on investing in …

How do I apply for a grant from Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc?

**Grant Activity:** • Made 258 grants in the most recent fiscal year (2025) • Total annual giving: $14.2 million (2025) • Average grant size: $55,000 • Grant range: Typical awards range from $150 to $2,000,000 **Recent Grant Examples:** • Herb Kohl Educational Foundation: $1,550,000 and $1,275,000 (to fund approved public charities) • Historic Haymarket Milwaukee: $750,000 (to fund approved public charities) **Active Opportunities:** The foundation offers the Herb Kohl Philanthropies Homegrown …

Where does Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc make grants?

The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin, Minnesota, and the District of Columbia, with a particular emphasis on Milwaukee and Wisconsin communities.