Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc
WM Collins Kohler Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In 2024, it reported 45 grants totaling $2,954,500 to charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as social justice, higher education, peacebuilding, environmental protection, and community organizing.
Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc gave $3.0M across 45 grants in 2024 (avg $66K), top state Wisconsin. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,954,500
- -14.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 45
- -19.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $65,656
- +6.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $41,028,203
- -4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (6 of 45, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (45% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 0634, Milwaukee, WI 53201-0634
Phone: (513) 629-8111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tides Foundation ($270K). Together the top 10 received $1.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 129 grants of 224 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Wisconsin (45%), New York (27%), California (18%), the District of Columbia (8%), and South Dakota (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 45 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 6 of 45 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $73K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 24% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.1M (2020) to $3.5M (2023). In 2024 it made 45 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation San Francisco, CA | General Operating | $270,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation Madison, WI | General Operating | $256,000 |
| Fractured Atlas Inc Hartsdale, NY | General Operating | $200,000 |
| Alliance for Peacebuilding Washington, DC | General Operating | $175,000 |
| Sustainable Markets Foundation New York, NY | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Center for Community Alternatives Syracuse, NY | General Operating | $150,000 |
| Americans for Oxford Inc New York, NY | General Operating | $150,000 |
| UWM Foundation Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $140,000 |
| Voces De La Frontera Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $120,000 |
| NIA Imani Family Inc Milwaukee, WI | General Operating | $100,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,028,203 | $1,275,839 | $3,331,423 | $2,954,500 | 45 | $3,044,398 | $987,296 | $3,041,630 |
| 2023 | $43,067,805 | $1,230,557 | $3,786,612 | $3,470,086 | 56 | $3,552,715 | $1,004,598 | $2,660,158 |
| 2022 | $45,616,826 | $1,551,763 | $3,560,200 | $3,222,000 | 49 | $3,306,103 | $797,145 | $2,787,551 |
| 2021 | $47,534,697 | $7,361,918 | $2,787,163 | $2,375,500 | 37 | $2,479,688 | $3,097,492 | $3,089,199 |
| 2020 | $42,960,039 | $45,118,253 | $2,261,429 | $2,104,432 | 37 | — | $502,742 | $2,024,962 |
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 September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Tides Foundation describes its work as advancing equity by shifting resources and power to communities historically denied both. Voces de la Frontera describes itself as a membership-based grassroots organization led by low-wage workers, immigrants, and youth, focused on long-term social change through community organizing and empowerment.
Other 2024 recipients include the Alliance for Peacebuilding, which describes its aim as advancing peacebuilding and preventing violent conflict; the Center for Community Alternatives, which promotes reintegrative justice and reduced reliance on incarceration; and Sustainable Markets Foundation, whose stated mission includes environmental protection, energy efficiency, and consumer protection.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 45 grants totaling $2,954,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $270,000, with a median grant of $40,000. The largest grants listed were:
The listed grants above were designated for general operating support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists these officers and directors:
- Julilly W Kohler — Director, President
- Robert T Melzer — Director, Vice President, Assistant Secretary-Treasurer
- Karen Immel — Director, Vice President, Secretary-Treasurer
- Julilly Kohler-Hausmann — Director
- Issa Kohler-Hausmann — Director
- Marie Christine Fox — Director
Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc is led by Julilly W. Kohler, Director & President on every filing since 2020; all 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julilly W. Kohler
Director & President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2024)
Issa Kohler-Hausmann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2024)
Julilly Kohler-Hausmann
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2024)
Karen Immel
Director, Vice President & Secretary-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $10K (2024)
Marie Christine Fox
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2021) → $15K (2024)
Robert T. Melzer
Director, Vice President & Assistant Secretary-Trea
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$15K (2022) → $10K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $15K, to Julilly W Kohler (Director, President). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc
How much does Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc give each year?
Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc gave $3.0M across 45 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 56 grants.
What is Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,000, and its average grant was $65,656, across 45 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc that year got $21K on average.
Where does Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc give grants?
Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc's top state is Wisconsin, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and California (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sheboygan, WI (13 grants), Milwaukee, WI (9 grants), New York, NY (5 grants) and Sheboygan Falls, WI (5 grants).
Does Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (45 of 45) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Tides Foundation ($270,000), University of Wisconsin Foundation ($256,000) and Fractured Atlas Inc ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc?
Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc reported $41.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.0M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3.0M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Tides Foundation describes its work as advancing equity by shifting resources and power to communities historically denied both. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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.
Does Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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