Dolores Kohl Education Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Dolores Kohl Education Foundation is a private foundation in Highland Park, Illinois. In tax year 2023 it gave $1.2 million in 26 grants; the typical grant was $2,250 and the largest $410,100. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$1.2 million
- Number of grants26
- Typical grant$2,250
- Largest grant$410,100
- Assets$8.1 million
How to apply
Dolores Kohl Education Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dolores Kohl Education Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22 | $1.2 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $4,500 |
| California | 2 | $578 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ravinia Festival Association | Charitable | $410,100 |
| Dolores Kohl Education Foundation - Animal Orchestra Exhibit | The animal orchestra exhibit will use anthropomorphic animals to engage children in classical music. | $337,731 |
| Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago | Charitable | $166,667 |
| Dolores Kohl Education Foundation - van Gogh | Expenses to develop the van gogh art exhibit that will travel to childrens museums | $108,605 |
| Dolores Kohl Education Foundation - Race Exhibit | Charitable | $87,322 |
| Dolores Kohl Education Foundation - Story Bus Program | Expenses to run mobil story bus | $58,589 |
| North Shore Country Day School | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Academy for Urban School Leadership | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dolores Kohl Education Foundation - Kohl Education Prize | Costs for recognizing a leader in the education field that helps broadcast that leaders message both locally & nationally | $4,000 |
| Northwestern University Bienen School | Charitable | $2,500 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Charitable | $1,850 |
| Ravinia Women's Board | Charitable | $1,235 |
| Merit School of Music | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Music Institute of Chicago | Charitable | $500 |
| Pilgrim Chamber Players | Charitable | $500 |
| Paypal | Charitable | $320 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Charitable | $258 |
| Community Partners for Affordable Housing | Charitable | $250 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Charitable | $52 |
| Ruth Page Center for the Arts | Charitable | $50 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Charitable | $50 |
Officers and trustees
- Allen Kohl
- Dolores Kohl
- Herbert Kohl
- Jonathan Solovy
- Mark Tilton
- Stacy Fisher
- Stephen Kohl
Questions people ask
Does Dolores Kohl Education Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Dolores Kohl Education Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2023, across 26 grants, with a typical grant of $2,250.
Who runs Dolores Kohl Education Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Allen Kohl (Director), Dolores Kohl (President), Herbert Kohl (Secretary) and Jonathan Solovy (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Dolores Kohl Education Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, youth programs and education.