Norwottock Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Norwottock Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $38,319 in 50 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $10,000. 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$38,319
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$418,044
- New grantees28%
Giving in 2025 was down from $67,025 the year before.
28% 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 | $93,063 | 67 | $102,504 |
| 2024 | $67,025 | 52 | $338,173 |
| 2025 | $38,319 | 50 | $418,044 |
How to apply
Norwottock Charitable Trust 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 Norwottock Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 28 | $20,669 |
| Massachusetts | 5 | $6,525 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1,750 |
| Maryland | 2 | $1,250 |
| New York | 5 | $1,100 |
| California | 2 | $750 |
| Indiana | 2 | $525 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Concept Laboratories | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Madison Community Montessori | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| President & Fellows Harvard College | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Harvard College Fund | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Business Chicago | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Center for American Progress | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women | Unrestricted | $680 |
| Womens Global Education Project | Unrestricted | $604 |
| Better Government Assocn | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Center for International Policy | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Environmental Law and Policy Center | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Grant Park Music Festival | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Il Green Alliance | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Institute for Palestine Studies | Unrestricted | $500 |
| International Crane Foundation | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Kensington Conservancy | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Tides Center | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Health and Medicine Policy Research | Unrestricted | $400 |
| Newberry Library | Unrestricted | $375 |
| Metropolitan Mayor's Caucus Foundat | Unrestricted | $350 |
| WTTW TV | Unrestricted | $350 |
| Chicago Council on Global Affairs | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Reader Institute for Community Jour | Unrestricted | $300 |
| Save the Dunes Conservation Fund | Unrestricted | $275 |
| 122 E 66th St Foundation | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Center for Neighborhood Technology | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Chicago History Museum | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Chicago Humanities Festival | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Dune Acres Civic Improvement | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Gaples Institute | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Giving Tuesday Inc | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Global Fund for Women | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Harris Theater for Music and Dance | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Interdisciplinary Institute | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | Unrestricted | $250 |
| Museum of Science and Industry | Unrestricted | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Adele Smith Simmons
- Erica S Simmons
Questions people ask
Does Norwottock Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Norwottock Charitable Trust give?
$38,319 in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Norwottock Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Adele Smith Simmons (Trustee) and Erica S Simmons (Trustee).
What does Norwottock Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and arts and culture.