DR SCHOLL FOUNDATION
Northbrook, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-6068724
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
Northbrook, IL, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
36-6068724
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Open for Solicitation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Dr. Scholl Foundation, a 501(c)3 organization, has a robust grantmaking scale, distributing a total of $8.9 million across 543 grantees in 2024, with significant funding directed to Illinois, Washington D.C., and Colorado. The foundation is currently open for unsolicited proposals, and prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
Cause Areas
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALL
$3.5M
6%
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
$2.3M
4%

University of Notre Dame du Lac
$2M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
410
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$10K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to DR SCHOLL FOUNDATION?
Yes. DR SCHOLL FOUNDATION accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting their website.
Where does DR SCHOLL FOUNDATION give?
DR SCHOLL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, District Of Columbia, and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are DR SCHOLL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from DR SCHOLL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does DR SCHOLL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, DR SCHOLL FOUNDATION awarded about 410 grants, totaling nearly $8.9 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did DR SCHOLL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, DR SCHOLL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 540 grantees. Recent grantees include TRUST FOR THE NATIONAL MALL, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, and University of Notre Dame du Lac. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to DR SCHOLL FOUNDATION?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile or by visiting DR SCHOLL FOUNDATION’s website.
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