Funder directory → Illinois → RUSSELL AND JOSEPHINE KOTT MEMORIAL
Private foundation · OAK PARK, IL · EIN 597229565RUSSELL AND JOSEPHINE KOTT MEMORIAL
✓ Accepts unsolicited applications
Typical grant
$10,000–$68,000
median $20,000
Giving (latest FY)
$1,690,000
45 grants · FY2025
Assets
$38,901,972
gives in IL, WI
Application form & materials: APPLICANTS 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.
Deadlines: JULY 31.
Restrictions: NONE, 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.
Contact: ELIZABETH CHADRI OAK PARK-RIVER FOR · 1049 LAKE STREET SUITE 204, OAK PARK, IL, 60301 · 7088481560
| Grantee | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AGEOPTIONS · OAK PARK, IL | SUPPORT | $380,000 |
| CONCORDIA UNIVERISTY OPERATING · RIVER FOREST, IL | SUPPORT | $130,000 |
| DEPAUL UNIVERSITY DEVELOPMENT · CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| CENTER FOR DISABILITY AND ELDER LAW · CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT | $85,000 |
| CONCORDIA UNIVERISTY INSTITUTIONAL · RIVER FOREST, IL | SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR PALATINE · PALATINE, IL | SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| CHICAGO SCOTS · NORTH RIVERSIDE, IL | SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| THE BRIDGE FOOD AND DIAPER PANTRY · ELKHORN, WI | SUPPORT | $16,000 |
| WEST COOK YMCA · OAK PARK, IL | SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| WINDOW TO THE WORLD · CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT | $30,000 |
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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.