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Private foundation · Kohler, WI (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Kohler Foundation Inc.

EIN 39-0810536 · IRS record · Latest filing: tax year 2024

Takes applications

In 2024 it gave 3 grants worth $72,195 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $5,000 to $40,195.

Takes applications. See how to apply below.

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
3 totaling $72,195 · 1 in Knox County
Typical grant How we figure this
$5,000 to $40,195 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask How we figure this
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? How we figure this
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

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2024$3.8M$72K3
2023$67.4M$5,0001

All grants paid To Tennessee

How to apply

Contact
Kohler Foundation - Exec Director · Kohler · (920) 458-1972
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.

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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

  1. Stella waitzkin 2021 (1 grant)
  2. Individual scholarship paid directly to the educatioinal institution (1 grant)
  3. Barbara rossi collection (1 grant)

Tennessee organizations it funded

Knox 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.

Tennessee grants from Kohler Foundation Inc.
Past winnerWherePurposeAmount
Knoxville Museum of ArtKnoxville, Knox CountyStella waitzkin 2021$40K
Vanderbilt University Museum of ArtNashville, Davidson CountyBarbara rossi collection$27K

It also made 1 grant to individual people. We don't list their names.

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