TO SUPPORT THE LISTED BENEFICIARIES IN THEIR CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION EFFORTS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.6M
+7.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.7M
+98.7% YoY
Grant Count
5
-16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$740K
+138.5% YoY
About Kohler Trust for Preservation
Based on IRS filings
Kohler Trust for Preservation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in KOHLER, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $8.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3.7M. Net investment income was $4.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,632,055 | $8,013,846 | $5,977,422 |
| Revenue | $4,473,780 | $3,916,312 | $2,703,096 |
| Expenses | $3,859,572 | $1,999,326 | $8,784,230 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,473,780 | $3,916,312 | $2,703,096 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Nature Conservancy - Wisconsin Chapter ($1,575,000), Wade House a Historic Site of the State Historical Society ($1,175,000), Wisconsin Historical Society ($800,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WADE HOUSE A HISTORIC SITE OF THE STATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY GREENBUSH, WI | MARKETING, HORSE PROGRAM, VISITOR CENTER SIGN AND ROBINSON HOUSE INTERIOR REPAIRS AND INTERPRETIVE PLAN DEVELOPMENT. | $1,175,000 |
| NATURE CONSERVANCY - WISCONSIN CHAPTER MADISON, WI | RESTORE WETLANDS IN THE GREATER MILWAUKEE WATERSHEDS, ENGINEERING DESIGNS IN THE EAST RIVER WATERSHED, RE-ESTABLISHING RIVER-RUN WHITEFISH POPULATIONS IN THE GREAT LAKES, RESTORING GREAT LAKES COASTAL RESILIENCY AND SYSTEMIC PLANNING AND FLOODPLAIN RESTORATION IN THE MISISSIPPI RIVER BASIN. | $1,575,000 |
| ALDO LEOPOLD FOUNDATION BARABOO, WI | LAND ETHICS FOR THE NEXT GENERATION. | $100,000 |
| JOHN MICHAEL KOHLER ARTS CENTER INC SHEBOYGAN, WI | PRESERVATION AND CONSERVATION OF ART COLLECTIONS. | $50,000 |
| WISCONSIN HISTORICAL SOCIETY MADISON, WI | DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT & STAFFING PREPARATION FOR NEW HISTORY CENTER, CORE SERVICES: COLLECTIONS & HISTORIC SITES, WHS BRAND DEVELOPMENT, NEW WEBSITE AND MARKETING. | $800,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA KOHLER | CHAIRPERSON/TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| GEORGE KOONCE | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| SUSAN FLADER | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| TOM BOLDT | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| DAVOR GRGIC | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| MICHAEL REUTER | TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| DAVID KOHLER | SECRETARY/TRUSTEE | 0.1 | — |
| JEFFREY CHENEY | TREASURER | 0.1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kohler Trust for Preservation?
Kohler Trust for Preservation is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in KOHLER, WI. It holds $8.6M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Kohler Trust for Preservation?
As of 2025, Kohler Trust for Preservation holds $8.6M in total assets with $4.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $3.7M in 2025.
Where does Kohler Trust for Preservation operate?
Kohler Trust for Preservation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Kohler Trust for Preservation award?
In 2025, Kohler Trust for Preservation awarded 5 grants totaling $3.7M — an average of about $740K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Kohler Trust for Preservation's EIN?
Kohler Trust for Preservation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1579803. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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