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John M Kohler Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in MILWAUKEE, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Us Bank Na. It holds total assets of $41M. Annual income is reported at $5.3M. Total assets have grown from $397K in 2011 to $43.1M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Wisconsin and New York. According to available records, John M Kohler Foundation Inc. has made 179 grants totaling $11.2M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $2.1M in 2020 to $3.5M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $643K, with an average award of $62K. The foundation has supported 88 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, New York, California, which account for 87% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$33K
Average Grant
$64K
Largest Grant
$625K
Based on 37 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
John M Kohler Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 179 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, NY, CA.
John M Kohler Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $11.2M across 179 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $62K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $643K.
John M Kohler Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
John M Kohler Foundation Inc. is headquartered in MILWAUKEE, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Julilly W Kohler | DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Robert T Melzer | DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT, ASSISTANT SECRETARY-TREA | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Karen Immel | DIRECTOR, VICE PRESIDENT, SECRETARY-TREASURER | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Julilly Kohler-Hausmann | DIRECTOR | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Issa Kohler-Hausmann | DIRECTOR | $15K | $0 | $15K |
| Marie Christine Fox | DIRECTOR | $15K | $0 | $15K |
Total Giving
$3.8M
Total Assets
$43.1M
Fair Market Value
$56.3M
Net Worth
$43.1M
Grants Paid
$3.5M
Contributions
$31K
Net Investment Income
$1M
Distribution Amount
$2.7M
Total: $17.6M
Total Grants
179
Total Giving
$11.2M
Average Grant
$62K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
88
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uwm Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $640K | 2023 |
| Fractured Atlas IncGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $200K | 2023 |
| Alliance For PeacebuildingGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $175K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Madison, WI | $150K | 2023 |
| Americans For Oxford IncGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Sustainable Markets FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $150K | 2023 |
| Tides FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $140K | 2023 |
| Thousand CurrentsGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $120K | 2023 |
| Voces De La FronteraGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $120K | 2023 |
| Pastors United Community Advocacy IncGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Nia Imani Family IncGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Climate Justice AllianceGENERAL OPERATING | Berkeley, CA | $100K | 2023 |
| Bookworm GardensGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $100K | 2023 |
| Center For Community AlternativesGENERAL OPERATING | Brooklyn, NY | $80K | 2023 |
| Law Forward IncGENERAL OPERATING | Madison, WI | $80K | 2023 |
| Parole Preparation ProjectGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $75K | 2023 |
| The 7th Gen Fund For Indigenous PeoplesGENERAL OPERATING | Arcata, CA | $75K | 2023 |
| Ndn CollectiveGENERAL OPERATING | Rapid City, SD | $75K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Center For InvestigativeGENERAL OPERATING | Madison, WI | $70K | 2023 |
| Equal Justice WorksGENERAL OPERATING | Washington, DC | $68K | 2023 |
| Medical College Of WisconsinGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Taproot EarthGENERAL OPERATING | Slidell, LA | $50K | 2023 |
| Milwaukee Turners IncGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Wisdom IncGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $50K | 2023 |
| Foundations Health And Wholeness IncGENERAL OPERATING | Green Bay, WI | $40K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Recovery Community Center IncGENERAL OPERATING | Manitowoc, WI | $40K | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin MilwaukeeGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $36K | 2023 |
| Social Environmental EntrepreneursGENERAL OPERATING | Calabasas, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Mke Urban Stables IncGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $30K | 2023 |
| Asylum Seeker Advocacy Project IncGENERAL OPERATING | New York, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Commonwealth Club Of CaliforniaGENERAL OPERATING | San Francisco, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Urban Ecology Center IncGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| League Of Women Voters Of WisconsinGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $25K | 2023 |
| Sheboygan Cty Historical Research CenterGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan Fls, WI | $24K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin For Environmental JusticeGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Our Community LtdGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $20K | 2023 |
| Wisconsin Justice Initiative IncGENERAL OPERATING | Milwaukee, WI | $15K | 2023 |
| Mental Health America LakeshoreGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Nourish Farms IncGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan Falls, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Rogers Behavioral Health FoundationGENERAL OPERATING | Oconomowoc, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| The Salvation ArmyGENERAL OPERATING | Alexandria, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Safe Harbor Of Sheboygan County IncGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Meals On Wheels Of Sheboygan CoGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Sheboygan County Food BankGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Sheboygan County Interfaith OrgGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Sheboygan CountyGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan Fls, WI | $10K | 2023 |
| Hmong Mutual Assistance Association Of SGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $8K | 2023 |
| Girl Scouts Of Manitou CouncilGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Sharon S Richardson CommunityGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan Falls, WI | $5K | 2023 |
| Mead Public Library Foundation IncGENERAL OPERATING | Sheboygan, WI | $5K | 2023 |
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