Follett Educational Foundation

EIN 36-6104348 · IL

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3.8K Funds in IL, TN, NM +14
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Giving Profile

In 2024, Follett Educational Foundation based in IL paid 41 grants totaling $475.9K to 41 organizations across 17 states. Individual grants ranged from $770 to $100K, with a median of $3.8K. Its largest recipients included Dollywood Foundation, Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation, and Colorado College. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$5,273,177
Giving (latest yr)
$475,919
Filing year
2024
Itemized grants
41
Median grant
$3.8K
Recipients
41
States reached
17
Officers/trustees
12
Unsolicited applications
No — invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Dollywood Foundation$100,000
  • Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation$75,000
  • Colorado College$50,000
  • Friends of McHenry Community College$50,000
  • Loyola University Arrupe College$50,000

Where grants went

  • Illinois$197,845 · 11 grants
  • Tennessee$100,000 · 1 grant
  • New Mexico$58,884 · 8 grants
  • Colorado$50,000 · 1 grant
  • Arizona$16,682 · 3 grants
  • Massachusetts$10,000 · 4 grants

Grants Paid (41)

Dollywood Foundation
Sevierville, TN
Charitable Grant
$100,000
Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation
Oak Park, IL
Education Grant
$75,000
Loyola University Arrupe College
Carol Stream, IL
Education Grant
$50,000
Colorado College
Colorado Springs, CO
Education Grant
$50,000
Friends of McHenry Community College
Crystal Lake, 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
D Simmons
Normal, IL
Education Grant
$5,000

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Follett Educational Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications — its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Follett Educational Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 17 states.

In its most recent filing, Follett Educational Foundation reported 41 itemized grants totaling $475.9K. Individual grants ranged from $770 to $100K (median $3.8K).

Recent recipients include Dollywood Foundation, Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation, Colorado College, among 41 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Follett Educational Foundation is a private foundation based in Illinois, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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