Dr. Scholl Foundation
The private foundation founded in 1947 by Dr. William M. Scholl of the foot care company, carrying his international outlook into broad grantmaking committed to improving the world.
Financial profile
Dr. Scholl Foundation · EIN 36-6068724 · 501(c)(3)
| Fiscal year | Total revenue | Contributions | Program services | Total expenses | Net assets | Year end |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2023 | $13,219,218 | $11,977,428 | $204,929,202 | Dec 2023 | ||
| FY2022 | $11,148,742 | $11,997,967 | $195,060,899 | Dec 2022 | ||
| FY2021 | $18,367,171 | $13,242,096 | $235,240,712 | Dec 2021 | ||
| FY2020 | $15,481,383 | $10,699,062 | $208,277,765 | Dec 2020 | ||
| FY2019 | $13,286,675 | $10,850,406 | $187,322,870 | Dec 2019 | ||
| FY2015 | $10,655,199 | $10,055,647 | $161,064,913 | Dec 2015 |
Figures exactly as reported. A blank cell was blank on the form. The fiscal year links to the filing.
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HF
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LAF
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Who backs DSF
No public supporter list found as of September 2026.
The outside view
The private foundation founded in 1947 by Dr. William M. Scholl of the foot care company, carrying his international outlook into broad grantmaking committed to improving the world.
- Authority
- Preserve
- Outward
- Operational
Their shape
The Legacy
Faithful to what was handed down.
The Legacy is devoted to continuity, carrying a tradition and an identity across generations. Its gift is stability and deep institutional memory, its challenge is making room for change.
Also reads toward The Citadel and The Movement.
Strengths
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