Private foundation · Kohler, WI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Kohler Foundation Inc.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 3 totaling $72,195 · 1 in Davidson County
- Typical grant
- $5,000 to $40,195 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $27,000, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Knox County, Hickman County, Davidson County · plus 162 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups?
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $3.8 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.8M | $72K | 3 |
| 2023 | $67.4M | $5,000 | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Kohler foundation - exec director · kohler · 9204581972
- What to send
- 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
Next one: Sep 15, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- 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.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Carla RossPresident & director
- Matt KautzerTreasurer
- Laura KohlerSecretary & director
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Stella waitzkin 2021
- Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution
- Barbara rossi collection
Tennessee organizations it funded
Davidson County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University Museum of Art | Nashville, Davidson County | Barbara rossi collection | $27K |
| Knoxville Museum of Art | Knoxville, Knox County | Stella waitzkin 2021 | $40K |
It also made 1 grant to individual people. We don't list their names.