Private foundation · EIN 59-7229565

Russell And Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust

Accepts applications

Oak Park, IL

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Tax year 2024 (period ending 2025-11-30) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202631049349100628
Total assets (EOY)$29,825,870
Grants paid$1,690,000
Typical (median) grant$20,000
Grants listed45
Giving in home state (IL)97%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K0
$5K–$25K24
$25K–$100K18
$100K+3

Smallest $6,000 · Largest $380,000

Geographic focus

IL
97%
WI
3%

Common purposes

Purposes mostly listed as general support.

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2022$1,400,000$30,834,77032
2024$1,690,000$29,825,87045

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactELIZABETH CHADRI OAK PARK-RIVER FOR
Address1049 LAKE STREET SUITE 204, OAK PARK, IL, 60301
Phone7088481560
Form & materialsAPPLICANTS SUBMIT A DETAILED ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION FORM AND AMONG OTHER THINGS DESCRIBE THEIR ORGANIZATION, THEIR PROJECT/PROGRAM, MISSION, HOW THEIR MISSION RELATES TO THE KOTT FOUNDATION MISSION, AND SUBMIT ORGANIZATION BUDGET, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROJECT BUDGET, LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS, COPY OF TAX STATUS LETTER, IRS FORM 990. APPLICATION GUIDELINES WERE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
DeadlinesJULY 31.
RestrictionsNONE, BUT APPLICANTS SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, ESPECIALLY THROUGH CAREGIVING, SOCIOLOGICAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SUCH SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES OR ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING UNDER A FISCAL AGENT THAT IS A 501 (C) (3), AND IF A PAST GRANTEE, IS IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE KOTT MEMORIAL CHARITABLE TRUST.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2024.

Top recipients (tax year 2024)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
AgeoptionsOAK PARK, ILSUPPORT$380,000
Concordia Univeristy OperatingRIVER FOREST, ILSUPPORT$130,000
Depaul University DevelopmentCHICAGO, ILSUPPORT$100,000
Center For Disability And Elder LawCHICAGO, ILSUPPORT$85,000
Concordia Univeristy InstitutionalRIVER FOREST, ILSUPPORT$70,000
Little Sisters Of The Poor PalatinePALATINE, ILSUPPORT$65,000
Chicago ScotsNORTH RIVERSIDE, ILSUPPORT$60,000
Aging Care ConnectionsLA GRANGE, ILSUPPORT$50,000
Lutheran Child & Family ServicesOAK BROOK TERRACE, ILSUPPORT$50,000
North Shore Senior CenterNORTHFIELD, ILSUPPORT$50,000
West Cook YmcaOAK PARK, ILSUPPORT$50,000
Lutheran Social Services Of IlDES PLAINES, ILSUPPORT$45,000
Casa Central Social Services CorporationCHICAGO, ILSUPPORT$35,000
L'Arche ChicagoFOREST PARK, ILSUPPORT$30,000
Quinn Center Of Saint EulaliaMAYWOOD, ILSUPPORT$30,000
Window To The WorldCHICAGO, ILSUPPORT$30,000
Center Of ConcernDES PLAINES, ILSUPPORT$25,000
Little City FoundationPALATINE, ILSUPPORT$25,000
Oak-Leyden OperatingOAK PARK, ILSUPPORT$25,000
Open Arms Free Clinic IncELKHORN, WISUPPORT$25,000
Senior Home Sharing OperatingLOMBARD, ILSUPPORT$25,000
Council For Jewish ElderlySKOKIE, ILSUPPORT$20,000
Housing Opportunities And Maintenance For The ElderlyCHICAGO, ILSUPPORT$20,000
People'S Resource CenterWHEATON, ILSUPPORT$20,000
Taller De JoseCHICAGO, ILSUPPORT$20,000
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