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Schuler Education Foundation is a private corporation based in LAKE BLUFF, IL. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. It holds total assets of $1.1M. Annual income is reported at $36.5M. Total assets have decreased from $69.8M in 2011 to $43.2M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 8 officers and trustees. The schuler scholar program equips high-achieving and underrepresented students to gain access to and succeed at highly selective colleges and beyond. Schuler scholars are typically first-generation college-bound, are students of color, or come from low-income families. To date, schuler has helped more than 1,800 students on their path to college and beyond by providing academic coaching and counseling, leadership and personal development experiences, and exposures to a wide variety of cultural, social, and civic experiences. Students also receive expert guidance on maximizing financial aid and building strong college applications. The program currently operates in 16 high schools throughout portions of chicago and milwaukee. In addition, the program partners with numerous colleges and universities across the country and provides its scholars with financial and academic support, including a dedicated mentor and career networking opportunities, resulting in a 94% graduation rate. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Illinois and Oregon. According to available records, Schuler Education Foundation has made 33 grants totaling $14.5M, with a median grant of $3K. Annual giving has decreased from $11.1M in 2020 to $2M in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10.6M, with an average award of $439K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 7 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$500
Median Grant
$2K
Average Grant
$1.3M
Largest Grant
$42.6M
Based on 35 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
College scholarships for students at cristo rey st. Martin, george westinghouse, gold meir, gwendolyn brooks college prep, highland park, lindblom math & science academy, maine east, mundelein, north chicago, rtc medical preparatory, round lake, senn, warren township, waukegan and zion-benton high schools.
Expenses: $406K
Outreach program for students at cristo rey st. Martin, george westinghouse, gold meir, gwendolyn brooks college prep, highland park, lindblom math & science academy, maine east, mundelein, north chicago, rtc medical preparatory, round lake, senn, warren township, waukegan and zion-benton high schools.
Expenses: $201K
College visits and counseling for students at cristo rey st. Martin, george westinghouse, gold meir, gwendolyn brooks college prep, highland park, lindblom math & science academy, maine east, mundelein, north chicago, rtc medical preparatory, round lake, senn, warren township, waukegan and zion-benton high schools.
Expenses: $233K
Leadership camp for students at cristo rey st. Martin, george westinghouse, gold meir, gwendolyn brooks college prep, highland park, lindblom math & science academy, maine east, mundelein, north chicago, rtc medical preparatory, round lake, senn, warren township, waukegan and zion-benton high schools.
Expenses: $56K
The schuler scholar program equips high-achieving and underrepresented students to gain access to and succeed at highly selective colleges and beyond. Schuler scholars are typically first-generation college-bound, are students of color, or come from low-income families. To date, schuler has helped more than 1,800 students on their path to college and beyond by providing academic coaching and counseling, leadership and personal development experiences, and exposures to a wide variety of cultural, social, and civic experiences. Students also receive expert guidance on maximizing financial aid and building strong college applications. The program currently operates in 16 high schools throughout portions of chicago and milwaukee. In addition, the program partners with numerous colleges and universities across the country and provides its scholars with financial and academic support, including a dedicated mentor and career networking opportunities, resulting in a 94% graduation rate. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 33 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in IL, MA, MD.
Schuler Education Foundation has distributed a total of $14.5M across 33 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $439K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $10.6M.
Schuler Education Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Schuler Education Foundation is headquartered in LAKE BLUFF, IL. While based in IL, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 7 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Patenaude | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $211K | $8K | $220K |
| Tanya Schuler Sharman | VICE PRESIDENT | $40K | $0 | $40K |
| Matthew Strobeck | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jack Schuler | PRESIDENT & SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven Pozkanzer | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Gordon | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Therese Schuler Hoffman | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Tino Schuler | VICE PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$16.3M
Total Assets
$43.2M
Fair Market Value
$43.2M
Net Worth
$20.7M
Grants Paid
$2M
Contributions
$1.5M
Net Investment Income
$23.1M
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $41.9M
Total Grants
33
Total Giving
$14.5M
Average Grant
$439K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Forest Knights Of Columbus CharitiesGENERAL SUPPORT | Lake Forest, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Michael And Pamela Gordon Family FoundationEDUCATION | Chicago, IL | $10.6M | 2020 |
| College Scholarships & GrantsCOLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS | Lake Bluff, IL | $2M | 2023 |
| Community Church Lake Forest Lake BluffGENERAL SUPPORT | Lake Bluff, IL | $15K | 2022 |
| Northwestern UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Evanston, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| Hooved Animal Humane SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Woodstock, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| St Jude Children'S Research HospitalGENERAL SUPPORT | Memphis, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| Hephzibah Childrens AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Oak Park, IL | $3K | 2022 |
| World Resources InstituteGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $3K | 2022 |
| Corvallis Jackson Street Youth ShelterGENERAL SUPPORT | Corvallis, OR | $2K | 2022 |
| Doctors Without BordersGENERAL SUPPORT | Hagerstown, MD | $2K | 2022 |
| Camp HopeGENERAL SUPPORT | Lake Forest, IL | $2K | 2022 |
| Corvallis Waldorf SchoolGENERAL SUPPORT | Corvallis, OR | $1K | 2022 |
| Eagle Valley Humane SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Eagle, CO | $1K | 2022 |
| College ScholarshipsCOLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS | Lake Forest, IL | $406K | 2020 |
| Various Less Than 1000GENERAL SUPPORT | Lake Forest, IL | $17K | 2020 |
| Midwest Young ArtistsGENERAL SUPPORT | Highwood, IL | $12K | 2020 |
| Misericordia Family AssociationGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $10K | 2020 |
| History Center Of Lake Forest And Lake BluffGENERAL SUPPORT | Lake Forest, IL | $5K | 2020 |
| Tufts UniversityGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $5K | 2020 |
| Center For Enriched LivingGENERAL SUPPORT | Riverwoods, IL | $5K | 2020 |
| Citizens United For Research In EpilepsyGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $5K | 2020 |
| Anti Cruelty SocietyGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $3K | 2020 |
| Friends Of The Lake Bluff LibraryGENERAL SUPPORT | Lake Bluff, IL | $2K | 2020 |
| Illinois Nature ConservancyGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2020 |
| Willowbrook Wildlife RehabGENERAL SUPPORT | Wheaton, IL | $2K | 2020 |
| Chicago Bird Collision MonitorsGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $2K | 2020 |
| Illinois Raptor CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | Decatur, IL | $2K | 2020 |
| Housing ForwardGENERAL SUPPORT | Maywood, IL | $2K | 2020 |