Kohler Foundation Inc
Kohler Foundation Inc. is a private foundation established in 1940 and located in Kohler, Wisconsin. The foundation was founded by Evangeline Kohler, Marie C. Kohler, Lillie B. Kohler, Herbert V. Kohler, Sr., and O.A. Kroos. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity and has been tax-exempt since June 1941. The foundation's work encompasses five major areas of concentration: art preservation, grants, scholarships, a performing arts series (the Distinguished Guest Series), and the management of the Waelderhaus, an historic home.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
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Annual Giving
$3.8M
-94.4% YoY
Grant Count
165
-18.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$23K
-93.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Kohler Foundation supports the arts and education, with particular emphasis on:
- Arts and Education: Primary focus areas for funding and programming
- Art Preservation: Since the 1970s, preservation of art environments, folk architecture, and collections by self-taught artists has been a major focus
- STEAM Programs: Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics initiatives
- Arts Access: Projects that increase arts access through transportation, visiting artists, or distance learning
- Community Cultural Programming: Including performing arts series and educational workshops
The foundation prioritizes new initiatives and projects that create lasting impact disproportionate to the grant amount.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
- Primary Focus: Sheboygan County, Wisconsin
- Secondary Focus: Rural areas throughout Wisconsin
- Broader Reach: Awards grants primarily within the state of Wisconsin, though the foundation has supported projects across multiple states including California, New York, Illinois, and Kansas
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets and Revenue (2023):
- Total Assets: $371 million to $413.7 million
- Annual Revenue: $294.4 million (2023)
- Annual Expenses: $4.53 million (2023)
- Total Liabilities: $603 (2023)
- Annual Income: $24.2 million
Grant Activity:
- Total Giving: $3.7 million to $67.4 million (varies by reporting source and year)
- Average Grant Size: $1,000
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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
1 open opportunity from Kohler Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Angela Ramey: Executive Director
- Carissa Klein: Staff Accountant
- Ashley Carrasquillo: Marketing & Administration Manager
- Beth Wiza: Preservation Project Manager
- Dan Smith: Collections & Logistics Coordinator
- Jen Balge: Program Coordinator & Waelderhaus Manager
- Amy H Molepske: Board Member
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLA ROSS | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT KAUTZER | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| LAURA KOHLER | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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