Malott Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Malott Family Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.1 million in 42 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $1.5 million. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$7.1 million
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$1.5 million
- Assets$173 million
- New grantees24%
Giving in 2024 was down from $7.2 million the year before.
24% of its 2024 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 | $7.2 million | 41 | $156 million |
| 2024 | $7.1 million | 42 | $173 million |
How to apply
Malott Family 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 Malott Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 22 | $5.3 million |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $865,000 |
| California | 6 | $540,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $130,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $100,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $52,500 |
| Maine | 1 | $50,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $30,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Community | $1.5 million |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Community | $1.3 million |
| National Park Foundation | Community | $860,000 |
| Chicago Public Educational Fund | Community | $500,000 |
| Kizziah Family Donor Advised Fund | Community | $400,000 |
| Malott Family Donor Advised Fund Charitable Giving Acct | Community | $400,000 |
| Pohle Family Foundation Charitable Giving Fund | Community | $400,000 |
| Feeding America | Community | $370,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | Community | $200,000 |
| Lifemoves | Community | $150,000 |
| Teach for America | Community | $150,000 |
| Charles Armstrong School | Community | $125,000 |
| Partners in Health | Community | $100,000 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | Community | $57,500 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | Community | $50,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine | Community | $50,000 |
| Start Early-Ounce of Prevention Fund | Community | $50,000 |
| Aces Endowment Fund | Community | $30,000 |
| Colorado College | Community | $30,000 |
| Maize & Blue Cupboard Endowment Fund | Community | $30,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | Community | $30,000 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Community | $25,000 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | Community | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Community | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | Community | $25,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Community | $25,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Community | $20,000 |
| Congregational Church | Community | $20,000 |
| Field Museum | Community | $20,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Community | $20,000 |
| Lyric Opera | Community | $20,000 |
| Museum of Science & Industry | Community | $20,000 |
| New Canaan YMCA | Community | $20,000 |
| Scripps College | Community | $20,000 |
| University of Chicago Osteoporosis Research Fund | Community | $20,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | Community | $10,000 |
| Inspirica Inc | Community | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Food Pantry | Community | $10,000 |
| New Covenant Center | Community | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Community | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Deane Malott
- Elizabeth Malott Pohle
- Barbara H Malott Kizziah
Questions people ask
Does Malott Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Malott Family Foundation give?
$7.1 million in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Malott Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert Deane Malott (Director), Elizabeth Malott Pohle (Secretary) and Barbara H Malott Kizziah (President).
What does Malott Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and food and hunger.