Follett Educational Foundation
Invitation OnlyMcHenry, Illinois · EIN 36-6104348 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,105 and $50,000.
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
73% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollywood Foundation | Sevierville, TN | Charitable Grant | $100,000 |
| Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation | Oak Park, IL | Education Grant | $75,000 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | Education Grant | $50,000 |
| Friends of McHenry Community College | Crystal Lake, IL | Education Grant | $50,000 |
| Loyola University Arrupe College | Carol Stream, IL | Education Grant | $50,000 |
| Hopi JrSr High School | Zia Pueblo, NM | Literacy Program | $16,377 |
| Shiwi Ts'Ana Elementary School | Zuni, NM | Literacy Program | $10,996 |
| Dzilth-Na-O-Dith-Hle School | Bloomfield, NM | Literacy Program | $10,155 |
| Blackwater Community School | Coolidge, AZ | Literacy Program | $9,439 |
| Atsa Biyaazh Community School | Shiprock, NM | Literacy Program | $7,093 |
| Zuni Middle School | Zuni, NM | Literacy Program | $6,794 |
| Trickster Cultural Center | Schaumburg, IL | Literacy Program | $4,200 |
| Nay Ah Shing Bia School | Onamia, MN | Literacy Program | $4,174 |
| Haaku Community School | Pueblo of Acoma, NM | Literacy Program | $4,105 |
| Jeddito School | Keams Canyon, AZ | Education Grant | $3,493 |
| T'Siya Elementary Middle Sch | Zia Pueblo, NM | Literacy Program | $1,898 |
| Eufaula Dormitory | Eufaula, OK | Literacy Program | $1,618 |
| Shiprock NW High School | Shiprock, NM | Literacy Program | $1,466 |
| Follett Content Solutions | Chicago, IL | Education Grant | $0 |
The return also lists 22 grants to individuals ($69,111). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $475,919 | 41 |
| 2023 | $143,000 | 33 |
| 2022 | $157,019 | 47 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 1, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202640919349100429
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-6104348
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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