Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc

MILWAUKEE, WI EIN: 20-0497413

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

-19.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$66K

+6.0% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.0M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated April 2026.

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

Wisconsin $8.2M (59%)

New York $2.1M (15%)

California $1.7M (12%)

District of Columbia $1.3M (9%)

South Dakota $250K (2%)

Oregon $100K (1%)

Georgia $50K (0%)

Louisiana $50K (0%)

+2 more states

States

California District of Columbia Georgia Louisiana New York Oregon South Carolina South Dakota Virginia Wisconsin

Cities

AlexandriaArcataArlingtonAtlantaBerkeleyBrooklynCalabasasCt SheboyganGreen BayHartsdaleMadisonManitowocMilwaukeeNew YorkOconomowocPalo AltoPlymouthPortlandRapid CitySan Francisco

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tides Foundation ($270,000), University of Wisconsin Foundation ($256,000), Fractured Atlas Inc ($200,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SHARON S RICHARDSON COMMUNITY HOSPICE SHEBOYGAN FALLS, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$5,000
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MILWAUKEE MILWAUKEE, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$36,000
FRACTURED ATLAS INC HARTSDALE, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$200,000
URBAN JUSTICE CENTER NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$15,000
SUSTAINABLE MARKETS FOUNDATION NEW YORK, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$150,000
SHEBOYGAN SALVATION ARMY SHEBOYGAN, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$10,000
ALLIANCE FOR PEACEBUILDING WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL OPERATING	$175,000
CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ALTERNATIVES SYRACUSE, NY	GENERAL OPERATING	$150,000
MILWAUKEE TURNERS INC MILWAUKEE, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$50,000
UWM FOUNDATION INC MILWAUKEE, WI	GENERAL OPERATING	$140,000

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

2022

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 Services

Contact Information

Address: PO Box 634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Telephone: 513-629-8111
EIN: 20-0497413

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for a grant from Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc?

The foundation makes grants to nonprofit organizations across various sectors. Recent grant activity includes: • **$25,000** grant to League of Women Voters of Wisconsin Education Fund / Sheboygan County for general operating support (2023) • **$10,000** grant to RAYS Youth Services Program for Sheboygan and Manitowoc Counties The foundation supports organizations working in areas including voter education and youth services.

Where does Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc make 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.

What size grants does Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc award?

In 2024, Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc awarded 45 grants totaling $3.0M — an average of about $66K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $3.0M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc's EIN?

Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0497413. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.