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Form 990-PFTax year 2025EIN 39-0810536

Kohler Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Kohler, WI. Its return for tax year 2025 lists 147 grants and $9 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2025 (period ending Dec 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Kohler Foundation - Exec Director
725X Woodlake Road
Kohler, WI 53044
(920) 458-1972
Form and materials
Applicants are asked to provide a written request per the kohler foundation grant guidelines, available online or by request (920-458-1972). Applicants must define the project, specify the amount of funds needed, how many people will be affected, timing, and a brief summary of the project. Project manager credentials are requested. Common grant application is accepted.
Deadlines
September 15
Restrictions
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.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2025

    $8,973,384

    Grants listed
    147
    Assets, end of year
    $486,261,088

  • Tax year 2024

    $3,768,388

    Grants listed
    165
    Assets, end of year
    $413,670,410

  • Tax year 2023

    $67,354,720

    Grants listed
    203
    Assets, end of year
    $371,490,118

  • Tax year 2022

    $11,569,713

    Grants listed
    222
    Assets, end of year
    $60,265,386

  • Tax year 2021

    $11,990,591

    Grants listed
    170
    Assets, end of year
    $71,613,611

  • Tax year 2020

    $2,377,044

    Grants listed
    165
    Assets, end of year
    $63,488,197

Grants paid in 2025

147 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. John Michael Kohler Arts CenterSheboygan, WI

    Roger brown study collection

    $5,911,803
  2. John Michael Kohler Arts CenterSheboygan, WI

    Shari urquhart collection

    $510,042
  3. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $289,267
  4. Lakeshore Advantage Scholarship GrantCleveland, WI

    2025 LTC scholarship grant

    $250,000
  5. John Michael Kohler Arts CenterSheboygan, WI

    Juanita leonard mural and art collection

    $169,850
  6. John Michael Kohler Arts CenterSheboygan, WI

    Subtraction

    $112,000
  7. Racine Art MuseumRacine, WI

    Janice lowry

    $90,000
  8. Tufts University Art GalleriesMedford, MA

    Christian walker collection

    $79,350
  9. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $54,375
  10. John Michael Kohler Arts CenterSheboygan, WI

    Operations and programs

    $50,000
  11. Madison Parks DepartmentMadison, WI

    Arnold zweerts mosaic

    $47,986
  12. Racine Art MuseumRacine, WI

    Phyllis bramson

    $42,000
  13. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $37,500
  14. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $35,500
  15. Midwest Museum of American ArtElkhart, IN

    Phyllis bramson

    $35,000
  16. Racine Art MuseumRacine, WI

    John colt

    $32,450
  17. Leslie Lohman Museum of ArtNew York, NY

    Christian walker collection

    $30,960
  18. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $28,750
  19. Madison Museum of Contemporary ArtMadison, WI

    John schacht

    $28,600
  20. Uw-Madison - Wisconsin Institute of DiscoveryMadison, WI

    Marie christine kohler fellows

    $28,000
  21. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $27,500
  22. Wade House Historic SiteGreenbush, WI

    Horse transportation

    $27,000
  23. University of St MaryMundelein, IL

    Glen c davies art collection

    $26,370
  24. Racine Art MuseumRacine, WI

    Barbara rossi

    $25,600
  25. Alverno CollegeMilwaukee, WI

    Independent college grant

    $25,000
  26. John Michael Kohler Arts CenterSheboygan, WI

    Aben conference 2025

    $25,000
  27. National Trust for Historic PreservationWashington, DC

    2025 pastforward conference

    $25,000
  28. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $25,000
  29. Racine Art MuseumRacine, WI

    Glen c davies art collection

    $22,900
  30. Safe HarborSheboygan, WI

    Financial need

    $22,500
  31. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $21,875
  32. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $21,832
  33. John Michael Kohler Arts CenterSheboygan, WI

    Stella waitzkin 2021 collection

    $18,978
  34. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $18,750
  35. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $18,332
  36. Madison Museum of Contemporary ArtMadison, WI

    Phyllis bramson

    $17,946
  37. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $17,500
  38. Purdue University GalleriesWest Lafayette, IN

    Barbara rossi

    $16,200
  39. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $15,000
  40. Nelson-Atkins Museum of ArtKansas City, MO

    Meeker and anderson collection

    $14,418
  41. Lake Forest CollegeLake Forest, IL

    Phyllis bramson

    $14,200
  42. Kruizenga Art Museum at Hope CollegeHolland, MI

    Barbara rossi

    $13,800
  43. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $12,500
  44. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $12,500
  45. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $11,250
  46. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $11,250
  47. Midwest Museum of American ArtElkhart, IN

    John schacht

    $10,200
  48. Above & Beyond Children's MuseumSheboygan, WI

    Community culture exchange / intercambio cultural comunitario

    $10,000
  49. American Players TheatreSpring Green, WI

    American players theatre's arts education programming for wisconsin schools

    $10,000
  50. Boys & Girls Clubs of Sheboygan CountySheboygan, WI

    Summer 2026 arts & learning loss prevention through steam

    $10,000
  51. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $10,000
  52. Family Resource Center of Sheboygan CountyPlymouth, WI

    Inspired learning: literacy and family educational activities

    $10,000
  53. John Michael Kohler Arts CenterSheboygan, WI

    Kfi fellowship

    $10,000
  54. John Michael Kohler Arts CenterSheboygan, WI

    Lonnie holley performance residency

    $10,000
  55. Kohler School DistrictKohler, WI

    Expanding the classroom

    $10,000
  56. Medicine Fish CorpGresham, WI

    Namaew kewaemakat piataetuaq: "sturgeon are coming home"

    $10,000
  57. Mental Health America LakeshorePlymouth, WI

    Resilient schools (k-12)

    $10,000
  58. Pecatonica Educational Charitable Foundation IncHollandale, WI

    Grandview paul bunyan conservation

    $10,000
  59. RCS Empowers IncSheboygan, WI

    Advanced therapeutic art program

    $10,000
  60. Reading and Math Inc DBA AmpactMinneapolis, MN

    Wisconsin reading corps

    $10,000
  61. Sheboygan Theatre CompanySheboygan, WI

    Theatre education with sheboygan theatre company

    $10,000
  62. Wisconsin Historical FoundationMadison, WI

    Wade house carriage driving clinic

    $10,000
  63. University of St MaryMundelein, IL

    Barbara rossi

    $9,500
  64. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $9,375
  65. Midwest Museum of American ArtElkhart, IN

    Glen c davies art collection

    $8,900
  66. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $8,750
  67. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $8,750
  68. Sheboygan County Historical Research CenterSheboygan FLS, WI

    Educational outreach and new programming expansion

    $8,000
  69. Big Brothers Big Sisters Wi Shoreline Inc (bbbswis)Sheboygan, WI

    Rise with us: mentoring youth for stronger, more resilient communities

    $7,500
  70. Mas Arts StudioSheboygan, WI

    Mas arts after school program / 1000 dreams project

    $7,500
  71. Sheridan Elementary SchoolSheboygan, WI

    CCLC art & science explorers club

    $7,250
  72. Girl Scouts of Manitou - Camp EvelynSheboygan, WI

    Creative horizons camp

    $7,000
  73. Lakeland UniversityPlymouth, WI

    Community-centric courses: innovator fellowship & special topics: short films

    $7,000
  74. Mead Public LibrarySheboygan, WI

    Ready set prek: preschool readiness toolkit and programming

    $7,000
  75. Peninsula School of ArtFish Creek, WI

    Expanded family arts education initiative

    $7,000
  76. Weill Center Foundation IncSheboygan, WI

    2025-26 weill center elementary school field trip performances

    $7,000
  77. Intuit Art MuseumChicago, IL

    Annie hooper sculptures

    $6,850
  78. Sheboygan County MuseumSheboygan, WI

    Scale up of vollrath bowl lantern parade tradition

    $6,650
  79. Valders Area School District (bands)Valders, WI

    Instrument maintenance and replacement plan

    $6,500
  80. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $6,250
  81. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $6,250
  82. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $6,250
  83. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $6,250
  84. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $6,250
  85. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $6,250
  86. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $6,250
  87. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $6,250
  88. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $6,250
  89. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $6,250
  90. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $6,250
  91. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $6,250
  92. Etude Elementary SchoolSheboygan, WI

    Experiential learning at tude elementary

    $6,000
  93. Tude Middlehigh SchoolSheboygan, WI

    Tude middle/high school arts integration

    $6,000
  94. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $5,625
  95. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $5,625
  96. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $5,625
  97. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $5,625
  98. Riveredge Nature CenterNewburg, WI

    Outdoor education and experiential learning for sheboygan county kids

    $5,600
  99. Historic Indian Agency House Association IncPortage, WI

    The big picture

    $5,500
  100. Belladonna Film Project IncChicago, IL

    Glow film series

    $5,000
  101. Black American Community Outreach IncSheboygan, WI

    Baco arts in action

    $5,000
  102. Bookworm GardensSheboygan, WI

    "goodnight moon" overhaul

    $5,000
  103. Dare to Dream Theatre IncSheboygan, WI

    Schooltime matinee program

    $5,000
  104. Dirigo Theatre CompanyPlymouth, WI

    Seasonal support

    $5,000
  105. Elkhart Lake-Glenbeulah School District -- Music DepartmentElkhart Lake, WI

    Elg students meet third coast percussion!

    $5,000
  106. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $5,000
  107. Kiel Area Youth TheatreKiel, WI

    2026 summer shows

    $5,000
  108. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $5,000
  109. Magonia Films UASheboygan, WI

    Ditko (a documentary film)

    $5,000
  110. Milwaukee Opera TheatreMilwaukee, WI

    Maybe we'll fly

    $5,000
  111. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $5,000
  112. Pine Haven Christian CommunitiesSheboygan FLS, WI

    In2l mobile flex lite machine

    $5,000
  113. Plymouth Art Foundation IncPlymouth, WI

    Plymouth arts center homeschool art program

    $5,000
  114. Sheboygan Area Lutheran High SchoolSheboygan, WI

    Dramatic arts program growth

    $5,000
  115. Sheboygan Senior CommunitySheboygan, WI

    Music & events program

    $5,000
  116. Studio TsabSheboygan, WI

    In no particular order

    $5,000
  117. Summit Players TheatreMilwaukee, WI

    Summit players theatre shakespeare in the state parks tour

    $5,000
  118. The Production FarmSheboygan Falls, WI

    Learning unboxed

    $5,000
  119. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $5,000
  120. Illinois State MuseumSpringfield, IL

    Glen c davies art collection

    $4,850
  121. Midwest Museum of American ArtElkhart, IN

    Barbara rossi

    $4,750
  122. Third Avenue PlayworksSturgeon Bay, WI

    Theatre for all: community ticket access program

    $4,400
  123. Take Note StudioManitowoc, WI

    Intergenerational music

    $4,250
  124. Museum of Wisconsin ArtWest Bend, WI

    Spring break week 2026

    $4,000
  125. Nourish Farms IncSheboygan FLS, WI

    Good food field trips for boys & girls clubs

    $4,000
  126. Trees for Tomorrow IncEagle River, WI

    Outdoor environmental education for kohler youth

    $4,000
  127. Plymouth High SchoolPlymouth, WI

    Community connections project

    $3,900
  128. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI

    Uwgb high school jazz fest 2026

    $3,750
  129. Lakeshore Chorale IncSheboygan FLS, WI

    May 2026 concert; animal crackers

    $3,700
  130. Sheboygan County Interfaith OrganizationSheboygan, WI

    Community arts & wellness

    $3,500
  131. Sheboygan Pops Concert BandSheboygan, WI

    The sheboygan pops 2024/25 concert series

    $3,500
  132. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $3,125
  133. Down Syndrome Association of Wisconsin - Sheboygan & Surrounding CountiesWauwatosa, WI

    Expanded educational services in sheboygan county

    $3,000
  134. Lakeshore Productions IncRandom Lake, WI

    Summer production 2026

    $3,000
  135. Rebel Reels Film SocietyPlymouth, WI

    Rebel reels film society

    $3,000
  136. Sheboygan County Aviation Corp DBA - Aviation Heritage Center of WisconsinSheboygan Falls, WI

    Wings & wheels community aviation & STEM exploration event

    $3,000
  137. University of Wisconsin-Green Bay Foundation IncGreen Bay, WI

    Sheboygan creative & vibrant community student tours

    $3,000
  138. Family Connections IncSheboygan, WI

    Together we grow: play & explore

    $2,500
  139. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $2,500
  140. Opera for the Young IncMadison, WI

    Ofty's "the elixir of love" in sheboygan county elementary schools

    $2,500
  141. Sharon S Richardson Community HospiceSheboygan FLS, WI

    Grief through the senses

    $2,500
  142. Sheboygan County LGBTQ AllianceSheboygan, WI

    Sheboygan LGBTQ+ alliance: asl interpretation at 2026 sheboygan pride picnic

    $2,500
  143. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $2,500
  144. Individual

    Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution

    $2,500
  145. Schlitz Audubon Nature CenterMilwaukee, WI

    Janice lowry

    $2,400
  146. Black Earth Children's MuseumBlack Earth, WI

    Art week 2026

    $2,000
  147. Kruizenga Art Museum at Hope CollegeHolland, MI

    Glen c davies art collection

    $1,800

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Arts and culture27 grants $6,967,52398% of the total
  2. Education7 grants $62,200<1% of the total
  3. Religion2 grants $13,500<1% of the total
  4. Health2 grants $12,500<1% of the total
  5. Human services3 grants $12,500<1% of the total
  6. Environment3 grants $12,000<1% of the total
  7. 3 other causes3 grants $24,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Wisconsin84 grants $7,832,555
  2. Massachusetts1 grant $79,350
  3. Indiana5 grants $75,050
  4. Illinois6 grants $66,770
  5. New York1 grant $30,960
  6. District of Columbia1 grant $25,000
  7. Michigan2 grants $15,600
  8. Missouri1 grant $14,418
  9. Minnesota1 grant $10,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Carla RossPRESIDENT & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Matt KautzerTREASURER Hours 1Pay $0
  • Laura KohlerSECRETARY & DIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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