Dr Scholl Foundation
Annual Giving
$8.9M+10% YoY
Grants
410
Median Grant
$10K
Organizations Funded
443
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Foundation Overview
Mission
dedicated to providing financial assistance to organizations committed to improving our world, guided by values of innovation, practicality, hard work and compassion
Focus Areas
Grant Types
Funded Initiatives
education (28%), social services (28%), hospitals and healthcare (22%), civic and cultural (17%). Grant amounts typically $5,000-$25,000. Focus on charitable organizations committed to improving the world
How to Apply
October 1 to March 1 application cycle annually. LOI required first step. Applications must be submitted through foundation portal by March 1 at 4:00 p.m. CST. One year funding only, one application per institution per grant year
Does Not Fund
Organizations without valid IRS 501(c)(3) determination letter, political organizations, foundations that are themselves grantmaking bodies, loans, operating deficit reductions, debt liquidation
Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.
Giving History
$8.9M
Grants
410
Median
$10K
States
30
$8.1M
Grants
365
Median
$10K
States
29
$8.6M
Grants
370
Median
$10K
States
26
Grant Size Distribution
$10K
Typical Grant (Median)
$2K
Smallest
$5K
25th Pctile
$20K
75th Pctile
$500K
Largest
Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $20K.
Largest Recent Grants
$500K
2024
Trust for the National Mall
DC · Funding for the new corral and maintenance fund the horse stables
$250K
2024
University of Notre Dame
IN · Global Science Engagement Initiative
$225K
2024
Saints Faith Hope & Charity Parish
IL · Updates to A/C system
$200K
2024
Big Shoulders Fund
IL · Support of Visitation School and the Dr. Scholl Foundation Scholarship for high school students
$200K
2024
World Central Kitchen Inc
DC · Emergency food relief program
Geographic Focus
Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.
Financial Overview
Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets
Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.