AI Summary
KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $9.5M in total grants paid to 5 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants through relationship-based, invitation-only engagement; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE BENEFICIARIES LISTED IN THE TRUST GOVERNING INSTRUMENT FOR PURSING OF THEIR ARTS AND EDUCATION ACTIVITIES.
Cause Areas
3
Education
Arts education
Arts and culture
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
JOHN MICHAEL KOHLER ARTS CENTER INC
SHEBOYGAN, WI
$38.9M
66%
CREATION AND PRESERVATION PARTNERS INC
Sheboygan, WI
$10.8M
18%
LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
APPLETON, WI
$3M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$200K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 7 grantees
- 19 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION?
No. KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION give?
KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION primarily gives to organizations located in Wisconsin, Connecticut, and Illinois. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION make each year?
In 2025, KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $9.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION fund recently?
In 2025, KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION awarded grants to about 7 grantees. Recent grantees include JOHN MICHAEL KOHLER ARTS CENTER INC, CREATION AND PRESERVATION PARTNERS INC, and LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION?
KOHLER TRUST FOR THE ARTS AND EDUCATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.