Trott Family Philanthropies Inc
Preselected recipients only
Trott Family Philanthropies Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $17.4 million in 77 grants; the typical grant was $200,000 and the largest $1.1 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$17.4 million
- Number of grants77
- Typical grant$200,000
- Largest grant$1.1 million
- Assets$108 million
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2024 was up from $16.5 million the year before.
57% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $16.5 million | 65 | $94.2 million |
| 2024 | $17.4 million | 77 | $108 million |
How to apply
Trott Family Philanthropies Inc 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 Trott Family Philanthropies Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 28 states, the most to Illinois. It also paid $200,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 18 | $3.9 million |
| Missouri | 5 | $1.7 million |
| Ohio | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Virginia | 6 | $1.4 million |
| New York | 7 | $1.4 million |
| Texas | 4 | $1.2 million |
| Louisiana | 1 | $1.0 million |
| California | 5 | $825,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $400,000 |
| Georgia | 2 | $400,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis | RootEd Scholarship | $1.1 million |
| National World War II Museum Inc | David W. Trott Liberation Pavilion | $1.0 million |
| Ohio State University Foundation | For the Schumaker Sports Center | $1.0 million |
| University of Chicago | Careers in Business | $700,000 |
| University of Chicago | Trott Emerging Business Leaders | $700,000 |
| American Overseas Memorial Day Foundation | Battle of the Bulge Digital Exhibit, Bastogne | $500,000 |
| Northwestern University | To Support The Tina Trott Chair in Integrative Hea | $500,000 |
| Stand Together Foundation | The Phoenix and CarePortal | $500,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cance | To support the children's oncology treatment and r | $500,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association of Distinguishe | Endowment (2021) | $400,000 |
| Shirley Ryan AbilityLab | David W. Trott Clinical Chair, Brain Innovation Ce | $400,000 |
| University of Texas at Austin (Foundation | Stars Pilot Virtual Counselor Program | $300,000 |
| Washington University | Stars Pilot Virtual Counselor Program | $300,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association of Distinguishe | Awards Sponsorship | $275,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Plastic Bricks-WASH Stations, Cote d'Ivoire | $250,000 |
| University of Chicago | Unrestricted Naming Gifts - Paris Center | $250,000 |
| University of Chicago | Emerging Rural Leaders Program | $233,334 |
| Amherst College | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| Auburn University | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| Brown University | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| California Institute of Technology | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| Colby College | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| Columbia University | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| Dartmouth College | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| David Foster Foundation | Unrestricted Charitable Gift | $200,000 |
| Duke University | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| Northwestern University | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| Southern Methodist University | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| Spelman College | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| Stanford University | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| UNICEF USA | Experiential Tour | $200,000 |
| University of Alabama | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| University of Arizona | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| University of Arkansas Foundation | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| University of California Berkeley Founda | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
| University of Chicago | Stars College Network Program | $200,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kimbeth Coventry
- Byron Trott
- Megan Trott
- David Trott
- Tina Trott
- Abby Trott
Questions people ask
Does Trott Family Philanthropies Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trott Family Philanthropies Inc give?
$17.4 million in tax year 2024, across 77 grants, with a typical grant of $200,000.
Who runs Trott Family Philanthropies Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Kimbeth Coventry (Executive Director), Byron Trott (President), Megan Trott (Secretary) and David Trott (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Trott Family Philanthropies Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, international and arts and culture.