Dr Scholl Foundation
Accepts applications
Dr Scholl Foundation is a private foundation in Northbrook, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.9 million in 410 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $500,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.9 million
- Number of grants410
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$212 million
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8.1 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $8.1 million | 365 | $207 million |
| 2024 | $9.9 million | 410 | $212 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Daniel Mahaffee President 1033 Skokie Blvd Ste 230, Northbrook, IL 60062 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (847) 559-7430 |
| What to submit | An on-line grant application, through an LOI, is accessible via the website at drschollfoundation.com. |
| Deadlines | Accepted between October 1 and March 1 of each calendar year. |
| Restrictions | Restricted to exempt organizations under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3). |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Dr Scholl Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $289,000 in 11 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 230 | $4.1 million |
| District of Columbia | 20 | $1.3 million |
| Colorado | 23 | $561,000 |
| New York | 16 | $480,000 |
| Virginia | 13 | $357,000 |
| Arizona | 25 | $297,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $285,000 |
| Indiana | 4 | $263,000 |
| Minnesota | 3 | $165,000 |
| California | 11 | $155,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trust for the National Mall | Funding for the new corral and maintenance fund the horse stables | $500,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Global Science Engagement Initiative | $250,000 |
| Saints Faith Hope & Charity Parish | Updates to A/C system | $225,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Support of Visitation School and the Dr. Scholl Foundation Scholarship for high school students | $200,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Emergency food relief program | $200,000 |
| Watershed School | New building for Watershed School | $165,000 |
| Rosalind Franklin University | Scholarships for podiatric students | $160,000 |
| Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress | Presidential Fellows, Geotech, Political Reform, Policy Roundtables | $150,000 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest | Programs to protect the Great Lakes in Illinois and across the Midwest | $150,000 |
| Lyric Opera | Classroom Engagement and Rising Stars programs | $150,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Long QT Syndrome research | $150,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union | Preservation project for George Washington's Mansion | $150,000 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | Fellowship opportunities for musicians and the Festival Forever Campaign | $135,000 |
| BUILD Inc | Staffing and program expenses for the youth development programs | $125,000 |
| Catholic Extension Society | Education and training for sisters from Latin American congregations | $100,000 |
| Center for Strategic and International Studies | William M. Scholl Chair in International Business | $100,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Inc | Need-based scholarships and services for children of Marines | $100,000 |
| National History Day | Educational opportunities for teaching and learning history in middle and high schools | $100,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | Support for disaster relief fund | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Hurricane Relief | $100,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Network infrastructure and IQ Biology fellowship | $100,000 |
| Orangutan Outreach | Ongoing, long-term care of the orangutans | $90,000 |
| Manx Blind Welfare Society | Solar panels to replace the outdated boiler system | $80,000 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago | In honor of Cardinal Cupich's 75th birthday | $75,000 |
| Cambridge in America | Parkinson's disease research | $75,000 |
| Sbt Foundation Inc | Hurricane relief | $75,000 |
| Georgetown University | Scholarships for veterans in the McCourt School of Public Policy | $60,000 |
| Girls Inc of Chicago | Media literacy awareness program | $60,000 |
| Mobile CARE Foundation | Mobile dental care and patient follow-up services | $60,000 |
| American Committee for Weizmann Institute of Science | AI-Driven research on climate change | $50,000 |
| BUILD Inc | Support of B.U.I.L.D.'s programming | $50,000 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society - Chicago Botanic Garden | Science education program for youth from underrepresented backgrounds | $50,000 |
| Green City Market | Farmer's support programs | $50,000 |
| Loyola University | Student research on prevention of misinformation on social platforms | $50,000 |
| Orangutan Outreach | Urgent landslide relief due to catastrophic rains | $50,000 |
| The Azraq Education and Community Fund (formerly Syria Fund) | Azraq Education Center Program for vulnerable Syrian and Jordanian youth | $50,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois | Scholarships and travel stipends for students and faculty at UIC Law's International Human Rights Clinic | $50,000 |
| The Children's Centre | Support services for children impacted by domestic abuse | $50,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Horse barn for the rescued wild horses | $50,000 |
| Wild Project | "This Must Be The Place I've Waited Years To Leave" theatre production | $50,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Pamela Scholl
- Lea Slahor
- Anne Moseley
- Daniel Mahaffee
- Mary Ann Hynes
- Stephen Meer
- Daniel Scholl
- Susan Scholl
- John A Nitschke
Questions people ask
Does Dr Scholl Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Accepted between October 1 and March 1 of each calendar year..
How much does Dr Scholl Foundation give?
$9.9 million in tax year 2024, across 410 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Dr Scholl Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Pamela Scholl (Board Chairman/President), Lea Slahor (Treasurer), Anne Moseley (Director/Vice President) and Daniel Mahaffee (Director/Secretary/Vice Chairman) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Dr Scholl Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and environment and conservation.