Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc
WM Collins Kohler Foundation Inc is a family foundation established in 2003 and based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The foundation operates as a private grantmaking organization serving communities in Wisconsin and surrounding regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$41.0M
-4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.0M
-14.9% YoY
Grant Count
45
-19.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
+6.0% YoY
Grantmaking
The foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations across various sectors. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's giving is concentrated in Wisconsin, with particular emphasis on the Sheboygan and Manitowoc County areas, as well as broader Milwaukee-area initiatives.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,028,203 | $43,067,805 | $45,616,826 |
| Revenue | $1,275,839 | $1,230,557 | $1,551,763 |
| Expenses | $3,331,423 | $3,786,612 | $3,560,200 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,044,398 | $3,552,715 | $3,306,103 |
| Net Investment Income | $987,296 | $1,004,598 | $797,145 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,041,630 | $2,660,158 | $2,787,551 |
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
218 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JULILLY W KOHLER | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | 1 | $15,000 |
| ROBERT T MELZER | DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT, ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREA | 1 | $10,000 |
| KAREN IMMEL | DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY-TREASURER | 1 | $10,000 |
| JULILLY KOHLER-HAUSMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,000 |
| ISSA KOHLER-HAUSMANN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,000 |
| MARIE CHRISTINE FOX | DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,000 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has maintained active grantmaking in recent years, with documented grants to voter education organizations and youth service providers in 2022-2023.
William Collins Kohler Foundation Donates $10,000 to RAYS Youth ServicesContact Information
Address: PO Box 634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Telephone: 513-629-8111
EIN: 20-0497413
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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