The William Kistler Coors Foundation
The William Kistler Coors Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. In its 2025 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $192,500 to charitable organizations.
The William Kistler Coors Foundation at a glance
In short: The William Kistler Coors Foundation gave $193K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Colorado. 17% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $192,500
- +54.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,042
- +28.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $4,214,704
- +17.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Colorado (32% 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 William Kistler Coors Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2024 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William Kistler Coors Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Wisconsin Foundation ($60K). Together the top 10 received $180K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 36 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado (32%), Wisconsin (31%), California (21%), New York (8%), and Minnesota (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The William Kistler Coors Foundation open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 83% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 109% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2021) to $193K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $193K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Milwaukee, WI | WKC Scholarship Fund | $60,000 |
| California Fire Foundation Sacramento, CA | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc Smithtown, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Mercy for Animals Los Angeles, CA | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| The Colorado Center for the Blind Littleton, CO | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Voyageur Outward Bound School Saint Paul, MN | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Colorado Fourteeners Initiative Lakewood, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Colorado Open Lands Lakewood, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Colorado Outward Bound School Denver, CO | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Aurora, CO | Ocular Stem Cell Research Program | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,214,704 | $868,014 | $226,609 | $192,500 | 12 | $203,621 | $169,036 | $187,285 |
| 2024 | $3,573,299 | $1,033,057 | $163,941 | $125,000 | 10 | $146,246 | $376,204 | $146,681 |
| 2023 | $2,704,183 | $545,480 | $103,014 | $82,500 | 8 | $91,615 | $58,065 | $113,049 |
| 2021 | $1,882,125 | $725,780 | $89,211 | $70,000 | 6 | $80,802 | $82,427 | $67,755 |
| 2020 | $1,245,556 | $1,262,192 | $16,636 | — | — | — | $33,940 | $21,340 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The William Kistler Coors Foundation reported a distributable amount of $187K 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
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for a university scholarship fund, fire safety and fire-victim assistance, guide and service dogs, animal welfare, outdoor education, Colorado land conservation, and ocular stem cell research.
The grantees describe their own work in varied terms. The University of Wisconsin Foundation says it advances the objectives of the University of Wisconsin–Madison by encouraging alumni, donors, and friends to engage with and support the university. The California Fire Foundation says it assists fire victims and conducts public education about fire safety. Mercy for Animals describes its mission as building a compassionate food system, while the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind says it provides guide and service dogs to people with disabilities. Colorado Open Lands says it works to preserve Colorado’s open lands and natural heritage.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation awarded 12 grants totaling $192,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $60,000, with a median of $12,500.
Among the largest awards were $60,000 to the University of Wisconsin Foundation for the WKC Scholarship Fund; $20,000 to the California Fire Foundation for general and unrestricted support; and $15,000 each to the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind, Mercy for Animals, the Colorado Center for the Blind, and Voyageur Outward Bound School. Other grants included $10,000 each to Colorado Fourteeners Initiative, Colorado Open Lands, Colorado Outward Bound School, and the University of Colorado Foundation for its Ocular Stem Cell Research Program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lea Beresford as vice president; May Louise Coors as director and president; William Scott Coors as director and treasurer; and David Alexander Straus as director and secretary.
The William Kistler Coors Foundation is led by May Louise Coors, Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
May Louise Coors
Director & President
Director → Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Alexander Straus
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Scott Coors
Director & Treasurer
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer → Director, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lea Beresford
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margaret Kistler Coors Beresford (2020–2023) — Director & Vice President
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.
Frequently asked questions about The William Kistler Coors Foundation
How much does The William Kistler Coors Foundation give each year?
The William Kistler Coors Foundation gave $193K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $125K across 10 grants.
What is The William Kistler Coors Foundation's typical grant size?
The William Kistler Coors Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $12,500, and its average grant was $16,042, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William Kistler Coors Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The William Kistler Coors Foundation give grants?
The William Kistler Coors Foundation's top state is Colorado, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Wisconsin (31%) and California (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lakewood, CO (2 grants).
Does The William Kistler Coors Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 83% of The William Kistler Coors Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The William Kistler Coors Foundation's largest grantees?
The William Kistler Coors Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Wisconsin Foundation ($60,000), California Fire Foundation ($20,000) and Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind Inc ($15,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William Kistler Coors Foundation?
The William Kistler Coors Foundation reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $204K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $187K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The William Kistler Coors Foundation fund?
The available filings do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for a university scholarship fund, fire safety and fire-victim assistance, guide and service dogs, animal welfare, outdoor education, Colorado land conservation, and ocular stem cell research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William Kistler Coors Foundation?
The foundation states on its 2024 filing 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 William Kistler Coors Foundation's EIN?
The William Kistler Coors Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-4245578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The William Kistler Coors 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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