Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust
Accepts applications
Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Oak Park, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.7 million in 45 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $380,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.7 million
- Number of grants45
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$380,000
- Assets$38.9 million
- New grantees62%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.6 million the year before.
62% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4 million | 32 | $32.2 million |
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 38 | $36.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.7 million | 45 | $38.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Elizabeth Chadri Oak Park-River for 1049 Lake Street Suite 204, Oak Park, IL 60301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (708) 848-1560 |
| What to submit | 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. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 42 | $1.6 million |
| Wisconsin | 3 | $51,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ageoptions | Support | $380,000 |
| Concordia Univeristy Operating | Support | $130,000 |
| Depaul University Development | Support | $100,000 |
| Center for Disability and Elder Law | Support | $85,000 |
| Concordia Univeristy Institutional | Support | $70,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Palatine | Support | $65,000 |
| Chicago Scots | Support | $60,000 |
| Aging Care Connections | Support | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Child & Family Services | Support | $50,000 |
| North Shore Senior Center | Support | $50,000 |
| West Cook YMCA | Support | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Il | Support | $45,000 |
| Casa Central Social Services Corporation | Support | $35,000 |
| L'arche Chicago | Support | $30,000 |
| Quinn Center of Saint Eulalia | Support | $30,000 |
| Window to the World | Support | $30,000 |
| Center of Concern | Support | $25,000 |
| Little City Foundation | Support | $25,000 |
| Oak-Leyden Operating | Support | $25,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic Inc | Support | $25,000 |
| Senior Home Sharing Operating | Support | $25,000 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Support | $20,000 |
| Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly | Support | $20,000 |
| People's Resource Center | Support | $20,000 |
| Taller de Jose | Support | $20,000 |
| Leyden Family Service | Support | $17,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Support | $16,000 |
| The Bridge Food and Diaper Pantry | Support | $16,000 |
| Barrington Area Council on Aging | Support | $15,000 |
| Independence Health and Therapy | Support | $15,000 |
| Naperville Elderly Homes Inc | Support | $15,000 |
| Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Associations Meals and Whee | Support | $11,000 |
| Meals at Home Meals on Wheels of Northeastern Il | Support | $11,000 |
| Center on Halsted | Support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Commons Association | Support | $10,000 |
| Dental Lifeline Network Il | Support | $10,000 |
| Des Plaines Community Senior Center | Support | $10,000 |
| Dupage Senior Citizens Council | Support | $10,000 |
| Elder Care Services of Dekalb County | Support | $10,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Oak Park River Forest Commfoundatio
- Michael S Kott
- Craig Lusthoff
Questions people ask
Does Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: July 31..
How much does Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust give?
$1.7 million in tax year 2024, across 45 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Oak Park River Forest Commfoundatio (Co-Trustee), Michael S Kott (Co-Trustee) and Craig Lusthoff (Co-Trustee).
What does Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly seniors, human services and faith communities.