Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education
To provide financial support to the beneficiaries listed in the trust governing instrument for pursing of their arts and education activities.
Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education at a glance
In short: Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education gave $9.5M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $1.9M), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,496,000
- +27.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,899,200
- +78.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $800,000
- Total assets
- $11,857,561
- +5.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (97% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Conservation and Preservation Partners ($4.9M). Together the top 5 received $9.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 9 grants of 28 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education gives
- Giving grew 82% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $4.1M (2021) to $9.5M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $9.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation and Preservation Partners Sheboygan, WI | Operating Fund and Capital Improvement Fund and Endowment | $4,871,500 |
| John Michael Kohler Arts Center Inc Sheboygan, WI | Operating Fund, Acquisition and Stewardship Fund, and Marketing. | $3,200,000 |
| Lawrence University Appleton, WI | Endowment Supporting Kohler Hall Renovations. | $800,000 |
| Lakeland University Sheboygan, WI | Kohler teaching scholars Program, Sheboygan county scholars program, and promise program. | $365,000 |
| Knox College Galesburg, IL | Kohler endowed scholarshop fund and endowment of faculty enrichment. | $259,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,857,561 | $10,226,650 | $9,529,486 | $9,496,000 | 5 | $10,226,650 |
| 2024 | $11,224,682 | $9,590,310 | $7,523,818 | $7,430,000 | 7 | $9,590,310 |
| 2023 | $9,026,389 | $5,399,381 | $5,236,466 | $5,121,500 | 5 | $5,399,381 |
| 2022 | $9,068,772 | $5,585,156 | $5,311,925 | $5,206,438 | 6 | $5,585,156 |
| 2021 | $8,887,988 | $4,302,607 | $4,279,555 | $4,099,000 | 5 | $4,302,607 |
About Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education
Based on IRS filings
Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Kohler, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.9M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $9.5M. Net investment income was $10.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education is led by Laura Kohler, Chairperson & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Kohler
Chairperson & Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maeve Quinn
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Renee Boldt
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Woods
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey P. Cheney
Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Beeck
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Kohler
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Ed McKelvey (2021–2022) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased 112221
- Former: Herbert V. Kohler Jr. (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Jeffrey P. Cheney Elected (2022) — Trustee
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 Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education
How much does Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education give each year?
Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education gave $9.5M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $7.4M across 7 grants.
What is Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education's typical grant size?
Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education's median grant in 2025 was $800,000, and its average grant was $1,899,200, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education give grants?
Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education gives mostly in Wisconsin: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sheboygan, WI (3 grants).
Does Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education give general operating support?
Yes: 40% of Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education's largest grantees?
Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education's largest 2025 grantees include Conservation and Preservation Partners ($4,871,500), John Michael Kohler Arts Center Inc ($3,200,000) and Lawrence University ($800,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education?
Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education reported $11.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10.2M.
What is Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education?
Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Kohler, WI. It holds $11.9M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education's EIN?
Kohler Trust for the Arts and Education's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1274547. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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