Herbert H Kohl Charities Inc
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-1300476 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$14.2M
Organizations funded258
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
3% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $2,000,000 |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $1,550,000 |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $1,275,000 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $800,000 |
| Historic Haymarket Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $750,000 |
| Children's Hospital Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $500,000 |
| Donorschooseorg | Philadelphia, PA | To fund approved public charities | $500,000 |
| Uwm Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $300,000 |
| Carmen Schools of Science & Technology | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $250,000 |
| Community Development Alliance | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $250,000 |
| Forward Scholars | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $250,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $250,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $250,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $200,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $200,000 |
| Milwaukee Public Schools Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $200,000 |
| Riverworks Development Corporation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $200,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $150,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $117,000 |
| Milwaukee College Prep | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $105,000 |
| United Way Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $102,500 |
| Acts Housing | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| Bruce Guadalupe Community School | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| City Year Inc | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| Dr Howard Fuller Collegiate Academy | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| Fair Elections Center | Washington, DC | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| Friends of Pbs Wisconsin | Madison, WI | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| Next Door Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| Pastors United Community Advocacy Inc | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| Rocketship School | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| Teach for America - Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| United Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| United Performing Arts Fund | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| Uwm Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $100,000 |
| Seeds of Health | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $90,000 |
| Milwaukee Academy of Science | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $87,000 |
| Local Media Foundation | Chicago, IL | To fund approved public charities | $70,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Wi Educ Fund | Madison, WI | To fund approved public charities | $60,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Lacrosse | LA Crosse, WI | To fund approved public charities | $55,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of the Wausau Area | Wausau, WI | To fund approved public charities | $52,000 |
| Oconto County 4-H | Oconto, WI | To fund approved public charities | $52,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Bay and Lakes Region | Green Bay, WI | To fund approved public charities | $50,500 |
| 4 - H Marathon County | Wausau, WI | To fund approved public charities | $50,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $50,000 |
| Calumet County 4 - H | Chilton, WI | To fund approved public charities | $50,000 |
| Greater Milwaukee Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $50,000 |
| Law Forward | Madison, WI | To fund approved public charities | $50,000 |
| Lumin Schools | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $50,000 |
| Milwaukee Jewish Federation | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $50,000 |
| United Way of Dane County | Madison, WI | To fund approved public charities | $50,000 |
| We Will All Rise | Baltimore, MD | To fund approved public charities | $50,000 |
| Journey House | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $49,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Janesville Inc | Janesville, WI | To fund approved public charities | $45,000 |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $44,859 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Washington County | West Bend, WI | To fund approved public charities | $44,000 |
| Stateline Boys & Girls Clubs Inc | Beloit, WI | To fund approved public charities | $43,000 |
| Milwaukee Succeeds | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $35,000 |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $34,750 |
| Herb Kohl Educational Foundation Inc | Milwaukee, WI | To fund approved public charities | $32,250 |
Showing the 60 largest of 258 grants to organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,188,256 | 258 |
| 2023 | $10,434,780 | 349 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513049349100701
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-1300476
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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