Schuler Education Foundation
Grantmaking foundation in Lake Forest, Illinois · EIN 36-4154510
- Illinois
- Lake Forest
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Illinois
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $83KTax year 2025
- Grants made
- 27Tax year 2025
- Total assets
- $1.1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
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.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Julianna Tatad | $14K | 2025 |
| Evelyn Anguiano | $9.6K | 2025 |
| Jose Salinas | $8K | 2025 |
| Seane Curry | $7.5K | 2025 |
| Evelyn Vega | $3.5K | 2025 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (27 grants in 2025) is available with a free account.
Website: www.schulerprogram.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.