Trotter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Trotter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmette, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $225,000 in 2 grants; the typical grant was $112,500 and the largest $125,000. 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$225,000
- Number of grants2
- Typical grant$112,500
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$4.5 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $227,000 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $175,000 | 1 | $4.3 million |
| 2024 | $227,000 | 2 | $4.5 million |
| 2025 | $225,000 | 2 | $4.5 million |
How to apply
Trotter 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 Trotter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 2 | $225,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Friends of Morton School | General purpose | $125,000 |
| The Trotter Project | General purpose | $100,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dona-Lee A Trotter
- Anne C Hinkamp
- Scott C Trotter
Questions people ask
Does Trotter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Trotter Family Foundation give?
$225,000 in tax year 2025, across 2 grants, with a typical grant of $112,500.
Who runs Trotter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dona-Lee A Trotter (Director/Pres), Anne C Hinkamp (Director/Treas) and Scott C Trotter (Director).
What does Trotter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.