Carol W and G William Cotts Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Carol W and G William Cotts Foundation is a private foundation in Burr Ridge, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $550 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$550
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$268,244
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,600 the year before.
21% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $9,700 | 11 | $227,393 |
| 2024 | $9,600 | 12 | $250,017 |
| 2025 | $12,500 | 14 | $268,244 |
How to apply
Carol W and G William Cotts Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Carol W and G William Cotts Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $7,900 |
| Washington | 5 | $1,100 |
| Maryland | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Presbyterian Church | General | $5,000 |
| North Park University | General | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | General | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $1,000 |
| International Samaritan | Genearl | $1,000 |
| Williams Syndrome Assocation | General | $1,000 |
| King Bruwaert House | General | $600 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Eastern(greater) Washington & Northern Idaho | General | $300 |
| WFMT | General | $300 |
| Blue Mountain Heart to Heart | General | $200 |
| Blue Mountain Humane Society | General | $200 |
| Friends of the Walla Walla Public Library | General | $200 |
| Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless | General | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- G William Cotts
- Kristin A Cotts
- William G Cotts
- Dr Timothy Cotts
- Prof John D Cotts
Questions people ask
Does Carol W and G William Cotts Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Carol W and G William Cotts Foundation give?
$12,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $550.
Who runs Carol W and G William Cotts Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists G William Cotts (Director & President), Kristin A Cotts (Director & Secretary), William G Cotts (Director & Treasurer) and Dr Timothy Cotts (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Carol W and G William Cotts Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and international.