The Kohl Foundation is a private, independent foundation based in Grapevine, Texas. Established in 1982 and designated as a 501(c)(3) organization, it operates as a family foundation supported by Atlee & Nicole Kohl. The foundation is dedicated to philanthropic efforts and community partnerships, with a focus on giving back to local and broader charitable causes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$22.0M
-1.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$887K
-14.8% YoY
Grant Count
55
-1.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16K
-13.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Christian organizations and missions
- Arts and culture
- Education
Grantmaking
The foundation made 59 grants in 2024, totaling approximately $737,000 in documented grants. Recent grantees include:
Grant Range
s range from $30,000 to $50,000 based on recent activity. The foundation provides general support funding to its grantees.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily supports organizations in Texas, with a particular emphasis on the Dallas-Fort Worth area and local community initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of November 2024:
- Total Assets: $21,966,747
- Total Revenues: $1,566,370
- Total Expenses: $1,786,810
- Investment Income and Dividends: $1,453,176
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $22.2 million
- Total Revenues: $1.89 million
- Total Expenses: $2.14 million
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation maintains strong financial stability with no liabilities and substantial investment income supporting its grantmaking activities.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $21,966,747 | $22,219,677 | $22,489,753 |
| Revenue | $1,566,370 | $1,893,675 | $1,612,672 |
| Expenses | $1,786,810 | $2,138,262 | $1,761,628 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $1,481,241 | $1,597,650 | $1,459,875 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,271,950 | $1,358,123 | $1,262,728 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,397,330 | $1,438,253 | $1,633,248 |
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
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Caroline Kohl serves as Vice President and Director, with compensation of $117,833 as of November 2024.
The foundation operates with a staff of 3 employees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NICOLE F KOHL | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| CAROLINE KOHL | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $117,833 |
| MARIAN K BRISCOE | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 16.5 | $68,418 |
| ATLEE KOHL | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
| CLAYTON KOHL | VICE PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SHELLY CATES | ASST TREASURER | 20 | $64,190 |
Contact Information
Address: 4400 State Highway 360, Grapevine, TX 76051-6767
Phone: (817) 756-6991
Website: kohlfoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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