The Kohler Foundation Grant Program provides support for arts and education programs in Wisconsin, with a particular focus on Sheboygan County and rural areas. The program prioritizes new initiatives, STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics), and projects that increase arts access through transportation, visiting artists, or distance learning. Preference is given to programs with a specific plan to create a lasting impact disproportionate to the grant amount.
Kohler Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in KOHLER, WI. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1941. It holds total assets of $413.7M. Annual income is reported at $24.2M. KOHLER FOUNDATION PROVIDES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE. According to available records, Kohler Foundation Inc. has made 557 grants totaling $25.9M, with a median grant of $5K. Annual giving has grown from $2.4M in 2020 to $11.6M in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $12M distributed across 170 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $450 to $4.1M, with an average award of $47K. The foundation has supported 307 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Wisconsin, North Carolina, Kansas, which account for 58% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 40 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
KOHLER FOUNDATION PROVIDES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE
Expenses: $3.5M
KOHLER FOUNDATION PROVIDES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO QUALIFYING STUDENTS AND GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE CHARITIES
Expenses: $882K
KOHLER FOUNDATION PROVIDES FOR THE OPERATION OF THE WAELDERHAUS MUSEUM
Expenses: $123K
KOHLER FOUNDATION PROVIDES FOR CULTURAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING PLAYS, BALLETS AND MUSICALS
Expenses: $156K
KOHLER FOUNDATION PROVIDES FOR THE PRESERVATION OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 557 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WI, NC, KS.
Kohler Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $25.9M across 557 grants. The median grant size is $5K, with an average of $47K. Individual grants have ranged from $450 to $4.1M.
The application deadline is MARCH 15 AND SEPTEMBER 15. GRANTS ARE MADE ONLY TO NON-PROFIT INSTITUTIONS WITH 501 (C) 3 STATUS. GEOGRAPHIC PREFERENCE IS SHEBOYGAN COUNTY, WI WITH AN EMPHASIS ON PROGRAMS AND NEW INITIATIVES IN THE ARTS AND EDUCATION. NO GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS EXCEPT FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS FROM TWELVE SHEBOYGAN COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS.
Kohler Foundation Inc. is headquartered in KOHLER, WI. While based in WI, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 40 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carla Ross | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Cheney | VICE PRESIDENT & TREASURER | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Amy Molepske | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Total Giving
$4.5M
Total Assets
$371.5M
Fair Market Value
$371.5M
Net Worth
$371.5M
Grants Paid
$1M
Contributions
$0
Net Investment Income
$294M
Distribution Amount
$15.1M
Total: $0
Total Grants
557
Total Giving
$25.9M
Average Grant
$47K
Median Grant
$5K
Unique Recipients
307
Most Common Grant
$3K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arts Foundation Of Kosciusko IncART DONATION-LV HULL (ART) | Kosciusko, MS | $873K | 2022 |
| Louis Round Wilson Library At University Of North CarolinaART DONATION-ROLAND FREEMAN COLLECTION | Chapel Hill, NC | $2.7M | 2022 |
| Freeborn County Historical SocietyART DONATION-ITASCA ROCK GARDEN | Albert Lea, MN | $2.1M | 2022 |
| John Michael Kohler Arts CenterART DONATION-KEA TAWANA | Sheboygan, WI | $1.3M | 2022 |
| Mississippi Museum Of ArtART DONATION-ROLAND FREEMAN COLLECTION |
MILWAUKEE, WI
PALM BEACH, FL
MILWAUKEE, WI
PALM BEACH, FL
| Jackson, MS |
| $548K |
| 2022 |
| Racine Art MuseumART DONATION-BOB TROTMAN | Racine, WI | $211K | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of ChicagoART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Chicago, IL | $202K | 2022 |
| Kleefield Museum Of Art At Csu - Long BeachART DONATION-STELLA WAITZKIN (2021 COLLECTION) | Long Beach, CA | $184K | 2022 |
| South Bend Museum Of ArtART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | South Bend, IN | $178K | 2022 |
| Minneapolis Institute Of ArtART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Minneapolis, MN | $128K | 2022 |
| Washington County Museum Of Fine ArtsART DONATION-WILLIAM DUTTERER COLLECTION | Hagerstown, MD | $106K | 2022 |
| Portland Art Museum (Oregon)ART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Portland, OR | $94K | 2022 |
| Kansas City Blind All-StarsART DONATION-HEIDI LASHER-OAKES | Kansas City, KS | $91K | 2022 |
| West Bend Friends Of SculptureART DONATION-TOM GROSS | West Bend, WI | $72K | 2022 |
| University Of Wyoming Art MuseumART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Laramie, WY | $71K | 2022 |
| Art Museum Of West Virginia UniversityART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Morgantown, WV | $68K | 2022 |
| Art Museums Of Harvard UniversityART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Cambridge, MA | $65K | 2022 |
| Kleefield Contemporary Art Museum At Csu-Long BeachART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Long Beach, CA | $59K | 2022 |
| Montana Museum Of Art And CultureART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Missoula, MT | $58K | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago (Indian Textiles)ART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Chicago, IL | $53K | 2022 |
| Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine ArtsART DONATION-DAVID HARPER (PRONE) | Philadelphia, PA | $53K | 2022 |
| Columbia Museum Of Art (South Carolina)ART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Columbia, SC | $51K | 2022 |
| The Broad Museum Of Art At Michigan State UniversityART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | East Lansing, MI | $50K | 2022 |
| Princeton University Art MuseumsART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Princeton, NY | $47K | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin - MadisonINDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIOINAL INSTITUTION | Madison, WI | $45K | 2022 |
| Madison Museum Of Contemporary ArtART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Madison, WI | $45K | 2022 |
| Illinois State MuseumART DONATION-ELEANOR SPIESS-FERRIS | Springfield, IL | $43K | 2022 |
| University Of Kentucky Art MuseumART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Lexington, KY | $42K | 2022 |
| Muskegon Museum Of ArtART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Muskegon, MI | $42K | 2022 |
| Racine Art Museum (Gift 2)ART DONATION-ANNE MIOTKE | Racine, WI | $40K | 2022 |
| Concordia UniversityINDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIOINAL INSTITUTION | Mequon, WI | $36K | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa - Stanley Museum Of ArtART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Iowa City, IA | $34K | 2022 |
| Racine Art Museum (Gift 1)ART DONATION-ANNE MIOTKE | Racine, WI | $34K | 2022 |
| Southern Ohio Museum And Cultural CenterART DONATION-STELLA WAITZKIN (2021 COLLECTION) | Protsmouth, OH | $33K | 2022 |
| Lawrence UniversityART DONATION-STELLA WAITZKIN (2021 COLLECTION) | Appleton, WI | $32K | 2022 |
| Utah Museum Of Fine ArtsART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Salt Lake City, UT | $31K | 2022 |
| Block Museum At Northwestern UniversityART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Evanston, IL | $27K | 2022 |
| Ripon CollegeINDEPENDENT COLLEGE GRANT | Ripon, WI | $25K | 2022 |
| Massachussets Institute Of TechnoloINDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIOINAL INSTITUTION | Cambridge, MA | $25K | 2022 |
| Museum Of Wisconsin ArtART DONATION-BARBARA MANGER | West Bend, WI | $24K | 2022 |
| Eskenazi Museum At Indiana UniversityART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Bloomington, IN | $23K | 2022 |
| Marquette UniversityINDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIOINAL INSTITUTION | Milwaukee, WI | $23K | 2022 |
| Case Western Reserve UniversityINDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIOINAL INSTITUTION | Cleveland, OH | $22K | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin - Eau ClairINDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIOINAL INSTITUTION | Eau Claire, WI | $21K | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin - OshkoshART DONATION-JANICE LOWRY | Oshkosh, WI | $20K | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of ArtART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | New York, NY | $20K | 2022 |
| Butler UniversityINDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIOINAL INSTITUTION | Indianapolis, IN | $20K | 2022 |
| Boston UniversityINDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIOINAL INSTITUTION | Boston, MA | $20K | 2022 |
| John Michael Kohler Arts Center (Library)ART DONATION-BARBARA ROSSI COLLECTION | Sheboygan, WI | $20K | 2022 |
| Stanford UniversityINDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP PAID DIRECTLY TO THE EDUCATIOINAL INSTITUTION | Stanford, CA | $20K | 2022 |
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