Dr Scholl Foundation
Historical FunderNorthbrook, Illinois · EIN 36-6068724 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$8.9M
Organizations funded410
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$211.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Daniel Mahaffee President |
|---|---|
| Address | 1033 Skokie Blvd Ste 230, Northbrook IL 60062 |
| Phone | 8475597430 |
| Form and materials | 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). |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
42% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust for the National Mall | Washington, DC | Funding for the new corral and maintenance fund the horse stables | $500,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend, IN | Global Science Engagement Initiative | $250,000 |
| Saints Faith Hope & Charity Parish | Winnetka, IL | Updates to A/C system | $225,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | Support of Visitation School and the Dr. Scholl Foundation Scholarship for high school students | $200,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Washington, DC | Emergency food relief program | $200,000 |
| Watershed School | Boulder, CO | New building for Watershed School | $165,000 |
| Rosalind Franklin University | North Chicago, IL | Scholarships for podiatric students | $160,000 |
| Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress | Washington, DC | Presidential Fellows, Geotech, Political Reform, Policy Roundtables | $150,000 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center of the Midwest | Chicago, IL | Programs to protect the Great Lakes in Illinois and across the Midwest | $150,000 |
| Lyric Opera | Chicago, IL | Classroom Engagement and Rising Stars programs | $150,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | Long QT Syndrome research | $150,000 |
| Mount Vernon Ladies' Association of the Union | Mount Vernon, VA | Preservation project for George Washington's Mansion | $150,000 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | Chicago, IL | Fellowship opportunities for musicians and the Festival Forever Campaign | $135,000 |
| BUILD Inc | Chicago, IL | Staffing and program expenses for the youth development programs | $125,000 |
| Catholic Extension Society | Chicago, IL | Education and training for sisters from Latin American congregations | $100,000 |
| Center for Strategic and International Studies | Washington, DC | William M. Scholl Chair in International Business | $100,000 |
| Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation Inc | Alexandria, VA | Need-based scholarships and services for children of Marines | $100,000 |
| National History Day | College Park, MD | Educational opportunities for teaching and learning history in middle and high schools | $100,000 |
| North Carolina Community Foundation | Raleigh, NC | Support for disaster relief fund | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse | Boone, NC | Hurricane Relief | $100,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation | Denver, CO | Network infrastructure and IQ Biology fellowship | $100,000 |
| Orangutan Outreach | Hudson, NY | Ongoing, long-term care of the orangutans | $90,000 |
| Manx Blind Welfare Society | Onchan, UK | Solar panels to replace the outdated boiler system | $80,000 |
| Archdiocese of Chicago | Chicago, IL | In honor of Cardinal Cupich's 75th birthday | $75,000 |
| Cambridge in America | New York, NY | Parkinson's disease research | $75,000 |
| Sbt Foundation Inc | Matthews, NC | Hurricane relief | $75,000 |
| Georgetown University | Washington, DC | Scholarships for veterans in the McCourt School of Public Policy | $60,000 |
| Girls Inc of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Media literacy awareness program | $60,000 |
| Mobile CARE Foundation | Chicago, IL | Mobile dental care and patient follow-up services | $60,000 |
| American Committee for Weizmann Institute of Science | New York, NY | AI-Driven research on climate change | $50,000 |
| BUILD Inc | Chicago, IL | Support of B.U.I.L.D.'s programming | $50,000 |
| Chicago Horticultural Society - Chicago Botanic Garden | Glencoe, IL | Science education program for youth from underrepresented backgrounds | $50,000 |
| Green City Market | Chicago, IL | Farmer's support programs | $50,000 |
| Loyola University | Chicago, IL | Student research on prevention of misinformation on social platforms | $50,000 |
| Orangutan Outreach | Hudson, NY | Urgent landslide relief due to catastrophic rains | $50,000 |
| The Azraq Education and Community Fund (formerly Syria Fund) | New York, NY | Azraq Education Center Program for vulnerable Syrian and Jordanian youth | $50,000 |
| The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Scholarships and travel stipends for students and faculty at UIC Law's International Human Rights Clinic | $50,000 |
| The Children's Centre | Isle of Man, UK | Support services for children impacted by domestic abuse | $50,000 |
| The Wild Animal Sanctuary | Keenesburg, CO | Horse barn for the rescued wild horses | $50,000 |
| Wild Project | New York, NY | "This Must Be The Place I've Waited Years To Leave" theatre production | $50,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Washington, DC | Black Rhinoceros conservation program | $50,000 |
| Boulder Emergency Squad | Boulder, CO | Large animal rescue equipment | $46,000 |
| BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center | Harvard, IL | Preparations for the Special Olympics Equestrian Games and facility upgrades | $40,000 |
| Easter Seals Joliet Region Inc | Joliet, IL | Financial support for families utilizing the autistic diagnostic clinic | $40,000 |
| Gregorian University Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | Scholarships for Jesuit students in Rome | $40,000 |
| Center for Rural Leadership- Project Centrl | Phoenix, AZ | Tuition-free, state-wide rural and agricultural leadership development program | $35,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund | Oceanside, CA | Mentorship and support services for veterans transitioning to civilian life | $35,000 |
| Partners in Christ International | Tempe, AZ | Medical clinics in Mexico and India | $35,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence | New Albany, OH | Matching service dogs with people with disabilities | $30,000 |
| Chicago Public Media | Chicago, IL | Local reporting and community engagement programs | $30,000 |
| DePaul College Prep | Chicago, IL | STEAM scholarship program | $30,000 |
| Griffin Museum of Science and Industry | Chicago, IL | Museum's education programs | $30,000 |
| Guitars over Guns | Miami, FL | Arts-based mentoring for Chicagos underserved youth | $30,000 |
| Illinois Justice ProjectMetropolis Strategies | Chicago, IL | Programs aimed at reducing juvenile incarceration and adult recidivism | $30,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Chicago, IL | Research internship program | $30,000 |
| Rebuilding Together- North Suburban Chicago | Glenview, IL | Home repair projects | $30,000 |
| The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute | Simi Valley, CA | Youth education programs and national defense leadership forum | $30,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Chicago, IL | Great Lakes beach cleanup and litter removal programs | $25,000 |
| American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | New York, NY | ASPCA Spay/Neuter Alliance in North Carolina | $25,000 |
| Beloit College | Beloit, WI | Need-based financial aid | $25,000 |
Showing the 60 largest of 410 grants to organizations.
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trust for the National Mall | Washington, DC | Funding for the new corral and maintenance fund the horse stables | $962,584 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8,927,500 | 411 |
| 2023 | $8,110,000 | 365 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 4, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523089349100247
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6068724
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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