The Kohl Foundation
The Kohl Foundation is a private foundation based in Grapevine, Texas. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including a church, arts organizations, food banks, faith-based organizations, and community-service organizations.
The Kohl Foundation at a glance
In short: The Kohl Foundation gave $795K across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $15K), mostly in Texas. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $795,200
- -10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,004
- -7.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $21,838,709
- -0.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (13 of 53, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Texas (77% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Kohl Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4400 State Highway 360, Grapevine, TX 76051
Phone: (682) 461-7546
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Kohl Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Gateway Church ($62K). Together the top 10 received $312K.
Grant Size Distribution
279 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 272 grants of 279 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 77% of grant dollars went to recipients in Texas. Other recipient states were Colorado (8%), Virginia (4%), North Carolina (4%), and Florida (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Kohl Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 53 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $15K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $795K (2025) to $1.0M (2023). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $795K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gateway Church Southlake, TX | General Support | $62,200 |
| Junior League of Dallas Dallas, TX | General Support | $40,000 |
| Dallas Symphony Association Dallas, TX | General Support | $35,000 |
| Summit Ministries Manitou Springs, CO | General Support | $30,000 |
| First Liberty Institute Plano, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Grace Grapevine, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Regional East Texas Food Bank Tyler, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Tarrant Area Food Bank Fort Worth, TX | General Support | $25,000 |
| Austin Street Center Dallas, TX | General Support | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,838,709 | $1,548,465 | $1,689,785 | $795,200 | 53 | $1,417,353 | $1,254,371 | $1,471,122 |
| 2024 | $21,966,747 | $1,566,370 | $1,786,810 | $887,000 | 55 | $1,481,241 | $1,271,950 | $1,397,330 |
| 2023 | $22,219,677 | $1,893,675 | $2,138,262 | $1,040,500 | 56 | $1,597,650 | $1,358,123 | $1,438,253 |
| 2022 | $22,489,753 | $1,612,672 | $1,761,628 | $949,400 | 57 | $1,459,875 | $1,262,728 | $1,633,248 |
| 2021 | $22,612,480 | $2,150,025 | $1,699,464 | $965,200 | 58 | — | $1,803,938 | $1,661,470 |
| 2020 | $22,174,464 | $1,192,529 | $1,752,285 | $978,800 | 59 | — | $1,009,869 | $1,346,047 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Kohl Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.5M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Junior League of Dallas describes its mission as advancing women’s leadership for community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training; the Dallas Symphony Association says it aims “to inspire and change lives through musical excellence.” The Regional East Texas Food Bank says its mission is to fight hunger and feed hope in East Texas, while Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support says it provides safety, shelter, and support for women and children affected by domestic violence.
Other 2025 grantees describe missions that include equipping Christian servant leaders (Summit Ministries), defending religious liberty through pro bono legal services (First Liberty Institute), and providing spiritual and physical aid to people in need (Samaritan’s Purse).
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $795,200. Grant amounts ranged from $3,500 to $62,200, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants included $62,200 to Gateway Church, $40,000 to Junior League of Dallas, $35,000 to Dallas Symphony Association, and $30,000 to Summit Ministries. Other notable grants were $25,000 each to First Liberty Institute, Grace, Regional East Texas Food Bank, Samaritan’s Purse, and Tarrant Area Food Bank.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Nicole F. Kohl as president; Caroline Kohl, Marian K. Briscoe, and Clayton Kohl as vice presidents and directors; Atlee Kohl as treasurer and director; and Shelly Cates as assistant treasurer.
The Kohl Foundation is led by Nicole F. Kohl, President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicole F. Kohl
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Atlee Kohl
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$69K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Caroline Kohl
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $123K (2025)
Marian K. Briscoe
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
16.5 hrs/week
$56K (2020) → $86K (2025)
Clayton Kohl
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shelly Cates
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$66K (2020) → $67K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $123K, to Caroline Kohl (Vice President/Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Kohl Foundation
How much does The Kohl Foundation give each year?
The Kohl Foundation gave $795K across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $887K across 55 grants.
What is The Kohl Foundation's typical grant size?
The Kohl Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $15,004, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Kohl Foundation that year got $16K on average.
Where does The Kohl Foundation give grants?
The Kohl Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Colorado (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Dallas, TX (20 grants), Fort Worth, TX (3 grants), Colleyville, TX (3 grants) and Colorado Springs, CO (2 grants).
Does The Kohl Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Kohl Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (53 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Kohl Foundation's largest grantees?
The Kohl Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Gateway Church ($62,200), Junior League of Dallas ($40,000) and Dallas Symphony Association ($35,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Kohl Foundation?
The Kohl Foundation reported $21.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.5M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Kohl Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Kohl Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Kohl Foundation's EIN?
The Kohl Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3214720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Kohl Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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