Scholar Dollars NFP
Preselected recipients only
Scholar Dollars NFP is a private foundation in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,500 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $1,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,500
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$1,500
- Assets$6,048
Giving in 2025 was down from $45,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $36,000 | 23 | $4,578 |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 28 | $4,563 |
| 2025 | $43,500 | 29 | $6,048 |
How to apply
Scholar Dollars NFP 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.
What Scholar Dollars NFP funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 24 | $36,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $3,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $3,000 |
| Indiana | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Academic scholarship | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marc Malnati
- Stuart Cohen
Questions people ask
Does Scholar Dollars NFP accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Scholar Dollars NFP give?
$43,500 in tax year 2025, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Scholar Dollars NFP?
Its 2025 filing lists Marc Malnati (President) and Stuart Cohen (Treasurer).
What does Scholar Dollars NFP fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.