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Dr Scholl Foundation

Northbrook, Illinois  ·  EIN 366068724  ·  Private foundation

Dr Scholl Foundation is a private foundation based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $6.8M in grants paid and $210.2M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 2,152 individual grants from this funder — $45.5M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for adult education. Below is its full funding profile.

$6.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$210.2M
Total assets
2,152
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Dr Scholl Foundation funds

Dr Scholl Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, arts education, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureArts EducationCivil Rights & Social JusticeCommunity ImprovementCriminal JusticeDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEarly Childhood EducationEconomic Development

Populations it has supported include black communities, children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, homeless population.

black communitieschildrendisabledfamilieshispanic communitieshomeless populationimmigrants & refugeesindigenous

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Dr Scholl Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Trust for the National Mall
U.S. PARK POLICE HORSE STABLES ON THE NATIONAL MALL
Washington, DC$1.0M2019
University of Notre Dame
College of Science equipment
South Bend, IN$500K2022
Trust for the National Mall
CONSTITUTION GARDENS PROJECT
Washington, DC$500K2017
Trust for the National Mall
Funding for the new corral and maintenance fund the horse stables
Washington, DC$500K2024
University of Notre Dame
HIGH-THROUGHPUT DRUG AND MOLECULE ID INSTRUMENTATION FOR TRANSDISCIPLINARY DISCOVERY PROGRAM
South Bend, IN$350K2020
Hospice Care
STUDY ON PALLIATIVE AND END OF LIFE CARE
$350K2017
University of Notre Dame
Dynamic in vivo imaging platform
South Bend, IN$350K2023
American Committee Weizmann Institute of Science
WATER AND CLIMATE RESEARCH
Chicago, IL$320K2017
American Committee for Weizmann Institute of Science
WATER AND CLIMATE RESEARCH
Chicago, IL$320K2019
Green County Family YMCA Inc
YMCA building project
Monroe, WI$300K2023
Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress
Presidential fellows, geotech, political reform, policy roundtables, endowed fellow honoring ambassador Thomas Pickering, Appreciation lunch
Washington, DC$290K2022
American Committee for Weizmann Institute of Science
WATER AND CLIMATE REASEARCH
Chicago, IL$255K2020
Build Inc
COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING AND CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
Chicago, IL$250K2020
University of Notre Dame
Global Science Engagement Initiative
South Bend, IN$250K2024
World Central Kitchen Inc
Emergency food relief program, aid for Ukraine
Washington, DC$250K2022

Dr Scholl Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$5.6M
2019$7.4M
2020$6.8M
2022$8.6M
2023$8.1M
2024$8.9M

How to apply for funding from Dr Scholl Foundation

From Dr Scholl Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“ACCEPTED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1 AND MARCH 1 OF EACH CALENDAR YEAR.”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at drschollfoundation.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Dr Scholl Foundation

Does Dr Scholl Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Dr Scholl Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Dr Scholl Foundation fund?
Dr Scholl Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Recent recipients include Trust for the National Mall, University of Notre Dame, Trust for the National Mall. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Dr Scholl Foundation give in grants?
Dr Scholl Foundation reported $6.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $45.5M over 2,152 grants.
Where is Dr Scholl Foundation located?
Dr Scholl Foundation is based in Northbrook, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 366068724.
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About this profile. This page is built from Dr Scholl Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Dr Scholl Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.