Wm Collins Kohler Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 20-0497413 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3M
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$40,000
Total assets$64.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $100,000.
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
31% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | 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 |
| Parole Preparation Project | New York, NY | General operating | $100,000 |
| Climate Justice Alliance | Berkeley, CA | General operating | $100,000 |
| Pastors United Community Advocacy | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $100,000 |
| Law Forward Inc | Madison, WI | General operating | $91,000 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs | Calabasas, CA | General operating | $80,000 |
| Seventh Generation Fund for Indigenous P | Arcata, CA | General operating | $75,000 |
| Ndn Collective | Rapid City, SD | General operating | $75,000 |
| Equal Justice Works | Washington, DC | General operating | $74,000 |
| Wisconsin Center for Investigative Journ | Madison, WI | General operating | $70,000 |
| Milwaukee Turners Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $50,000 |
| Foundations Health and Wholeness Inc | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $40,000 |
| Lighthouse Recovery Community Center | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $40,000 |
| University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $36,000 |
| Mke Urban Stables Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $30,000 |
| Urban Ecology Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | General operating | $25,000 |
| League of Women Voters of Sheboygan Coun | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $25,000 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project Inc | New York, NY | General operating | $25,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Sheboygan | Sheboygan Falls, WI | General operating | $20,000 |
| Safe Harbor of Sheboygan County Inc | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $20,000 |
| Urban Justice Center | New York, NY | General operating | $15,000 |
| Sheboygan Salvation Army | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Mental Health America Lakeshore | Plymouth, WI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Meals on Wheels of Sheboygan Co | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sheboygan County Interfaith Org | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Sheboygan County Food Bank | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Nourish Farms Inc | Sheboygan Falls, WI | General operating | $10,000 |
| Hmong Mutual Assistance Assn of Sheboyga | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $7,500 |
| Sharon S Richardson Community Hospice | Sheboygan Falls, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| United Way of Sheboygan Co | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts of Manitou Council | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Sheboygan Cty I | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Sheboygan County Historical Research Cnt | Sheboygan Falls, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Reins Inc | Sheboygan Falls, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
| Consumer Credit Counseling Service | Sheboygan, WI | General operating | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,954,500 | 45 |
| 2023 | $3,470,086 | 56 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Sep 26, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202532699349100218
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-0497413
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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