Links for the Future Inc
To create a positive environment for future generations to thrive by providing them opportunities to build their futures through financial support, mentoring relationships, and unique experiences.
Links for the Future Inc at a glance
In short: Links for the Future Inc gave $535K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $178K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $535,000
- +18.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $178,333
- -60.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $48,999
- -71.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Links for the Future Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Boys & Girls Club of Sheboygan County ($460K). Together the top 3 received $535K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $450K (2024) to $535K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $535K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys & Girls Club of Sheboygan County Sheboygan, WI | Contribution to Support Organization | $460,000 |
| United Way Sheboygan County- Path Sheboygan, WI | Contribution to Support Organization | $50,000 |
| WPGA Junior Foundation Inc West Allis, WI | Contribution to Support Organization | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $48,999 | $536,931 | $559,797 | $535,000 | 3 |
| 2024 | $172,926 | $543,235 | $471,370 | $450,000 | 1 |
About Links for the Future Inc
Based on IRS filings
Links for the Future Inc is a public charity, based in Kohler, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $49K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $535K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Links for the Future Inc's 2025 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dan D. Mohr
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Karger Kohler
Co-Chair
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nina Kohler
Co-Chair
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norbert Schmidt
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul D. Ryan
Secretary
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ty Alan Staviski (2024) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Links for the Future Inc
How much does Links for the Future Inc give each year?
Links for the Future Inc gave $535K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $450K across 1 grant.
What is Links for the Future Inc's typical grant size?
Links for the Future Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $178,333, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Links for the Future Inc give grants?
Links for the Future Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Sheboygan, WI (2 grants).
Does Links for the Future Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Links for the Future Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution to Support Organization" (3 grants).
How large is Links for the Future Inc?
Links for the Future Inc reported $49K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $537K.
What is Links for the Future Inc's EIN?
Links for the Future Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-2663567. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 21, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 24, 2026)
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