The William Kistler Coors Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 84-4245578 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$192K
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$4.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Youth Seen | Broomfield, CO | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Lhon Collective | San Diego, CA | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $192,500 | 12 |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 10 |
| 2023 | $82,500 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611009349100821
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 84-4245578
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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