Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc
Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, established in 1978. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation dedicated to making cash donations to qualifying charities, with a particular focus on education and youth development in Wisconsin and the broader Midwest region.
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
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports education and young people through investments in organizations that provide access, resources, and inspiration for youth. Key focus areas include:
- Education — Supporting educational initiatives and institutions
- Youth Development — Investing in young people and their opportunities
- Civic Engagement — Creating opportunities for community participation and democratic involvement
- Human Services — Supporting initiatives that strengthen communities
- Collaboration — Funding efforts that create systemic change through partnerships and stakeholder engagement
The foundation emphasizes meaningful opportunities that support thriving communities and celebrates excellence in education through recognition programs.
Grantmaking
The foundation provides grants with typical award ranges of $150 to $2,000,000. Recent grantmaking activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Wisconsin
- Minnesota
- District of Columbia
With particular emphasis on Milwaukee and Wisconsin communities.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $8.03 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
- Revenue: $3.6 million
- Expenses: $10.6 million
Additional financial data:
- Total Assets: $3,564,356 (per alternative filing)
- Total Giving: $14,188,256
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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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
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 announced multiple recent initiatives:
2022 Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Award Recipients Announced**2025 Teachers of the Year** — Recognition program honoring educators across Wisconsin, including teachers from Glenwood Elementary, Sun Prairie East High School, Schultz Elementary, Milwaukee Spanish Immersion, and Darlington Elementary and Middle School
**Educational Foundation Scholarships** — The Herb Kohl Educational Foundation has announced scholarship and award recipients for 2024 and 2023, continuing a program that has provided nearly $38 million in grants and scholarships to Wisconsin students, teachers, principals, and schools
Herb Kohl Educational Foundation announces 2024 scholarship and award recipients**Major University Gifts** — The foundation has made significant commitments to higher education, including a $25 million lead gift in 1995 for the University of Wisconsin basketball and hockey center, and subsequent gifts to support the UW-Madison La Follette School of Public Affairs
Herb Kohl Philanthropies to donate $30 million to UW-Madison\u2019s La Follette\---
**Contact Information:**
825 N Jefferson St Ste 350
Milwaukee, WI 53202
**Tax Status:** 501(c)(3) organization, tax-exempt since June 1978
**EIN:** 39-1300476
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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