Dolores Kohl Educational Foundation
Invitation OnlyHighland Park, Illinois · EIN 23-7206116 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2023)$1.2M
Organizations funded26
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$8.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2023 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
15% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2023
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ravinia Festival Association | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $410,100 |
| Dolores Kohl Education Foundation - Animal Orchestra Exhibit | Highland Park, IL | The animal orchestra exhibit will use anthropomorphic animals to engage children in classical music. | $337,731 |
| Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago | Glenview, IL | Charitable | $166,667 |
| Dolores Kohl Education Foundation - Van Gogh | Highland Park, IL | Expenses to develop the van gogh art exhibit that will travel to childrens museums | $108,605 |
| Dolores Kohl Education Foundation - Race Exhibit | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $87,322 |
| Dolores Kohl Education Foundation - Story Bus Program | Highland Park, IL | Expenses to run mobil story bus | $58,589 |
| North Shore Country Day School | Winnetka, IL | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Jewish United Fund Chicago | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Academy for Urban School Leadership | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| National Council of Jewish Women | Northbrook, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Dolores Kohl Education Foundation - Kohl Education Prize | Highland Park, IL | Costs for recognizing a leader in the education field that helps broadcast that leaders message both locally & nationally | $4,000 |
| Northwestern University Bienen School | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $2,500 |
| United States Holocaust Museum | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,500 |
| American Council of Trustees and Alumni | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Cancer Research Foundation | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $2,000 |
| North Shore Congregation Israel | Glencoe, IL | Charitable | $1,850 |
| Ravinia Women's Board | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $1,235 |
| Merit School of Music | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Music Institute of Chicago | Evanston, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Pilgrim Chamber Players | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $500 |
| Paypal | San Jose, CA | Charitable | $320 |
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network | Manhattan Beach, CA | Charitable | $258 |
| Community Partners for Affordable Housing | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $250 |
| Highland Park Community Foundation | Highland Park, IL | Charitable | $52 |
| Ruth Page Center for the Arts | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,210,579 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2023, filed Jan 29, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202500299349100800
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7206116
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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