Does Schuler Education Foundation accept grant applications?

Schuler Education Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.

What does Schuler Education Foundation fund?

Schuler Education Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Michael and Pamela Gordon Family Foundation, College Scholarships & Grants, College Scholarships & Grants. Its full grant history is listed above.

How much does Schuler Education Foundation give in grants?

Schuler Education Foundation reported $11.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.7M over 72 grants.

Where is Schuler Education Foundation located?

Schuler Education Foundation is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364154510.

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Schuler Education Foundation

Lake Forest, Illinois · EIN 364154510 · Private foundation

Schuler Education Foundation is a Illinois-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $11.1M in annual giving against $139.3M in assets. This page documents the 72 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Schuler Education Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$11.1M

Annual giving (FY2020)

$139.3M

Total assets

Grants tracked

2024

Most recent grant

What Schuler Education Foundation funds

Schuler Education Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on higher education.

Higher Education

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Schuler Education Foundation, by amount:

Recipient	Location	Grant	Year
Michael and Pamela Gordon Family Foundation EDUCATION	Chicago, IL	$10.6M	2020
College Scholarships & Grants COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS	Lake Bluff, IL	$2.0M	2023
College Scholarships & Grants COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS	Lake Forest, IL	$1.4M	2022
College Scholarships & Grants COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS	Lake Bluff, IL	$1.2M	2024
College Scholarships COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS	Lake Forest, IL	$406K	2020
College Scholarships COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS	Lake Forest, IL	$327K	2017
College Scholarships COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS	Lake Forest, IL	$289K	2018
Middlebury College GENERAL SUPPORT	Middlebury, VT	$250K	2018
Carleton College GENERAL SUPPORT	Northfield, MN	$250K	2018
Williams College GENERAL SUPPORT	Williamstown, MA	$250K	2018
Wellesley College GENERAL SUPPORT	Wellesley, MA	$250K	2018
Bates College GENERAL SUPPORT	Lewiston, ME	$250K	2018
Community Church Lake Forest Lake Bluff GENERAL SUPPORT	Lake Bluff, IL	$18K	2020
Various Less Than 1000 GENERAL SUPPORT	Lake Forest, IL	$16K	2020
Community Church Lake Forest Lake Bluff GENERAL SUPPORT	Lake Bluff, IL	$15K	2022

Schuler Education Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$327K

2018$1.6M

2020$11.1M

2022$1.4M

2023$2.0M

2024$1.2M

How to apply for funding from Schuler Education Foundation

Schuler Education Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at schulerprogram.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Schuler Education Foundation

Does Schuler Education Foundation accept grant applications?: Schuler Education Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Schuler Education Foundation fund?: Schuler Education Foundation's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Michael and Pamela Gordon Family Foundation, College Scholarships & Grants, College Scholarships & Grants. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Schuler Education Foundation give in grants?: Schuler Education Foundation reported $11.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $17.7M over 72 grants.
Where is Schuler Education Foundation located?: Schuler Education Foundation is based in Lake Forest, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364154510.
How can I find foundations similar to Schuler Education Foundation?: Bespoke Grants matches your nonprofit against 225,000+ foundations like Schuler Education Foundation, ranking each by how well it fits your mission, location, and budget — with the reasoning shown. It is free to search.

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About this profile. This page is built from Schuler Education 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 Schuler Education Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.