Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation
Historical FunderNaperville, Illinois · EIN 36-3653679 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $7,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ALBERT J ROT |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 222, NAPERVILLE IL 60565 |
| Phone | 6307684298 |
| Form and materials | QUESTIONNAIRE - "STUDENT NEEDS ANALYSIS SERVICE" FORM OF A.C.T. TO BE COMPLETED BY APPLICANTS. THE INDEPENDENT A.C.T. ORGANIZATION FORWARDS COMPLETED APPLICATIONS TO THE ROT FOUNDATION. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | STUDENTS THROUGHOUT U.S. MAY APPLY FOR AID. STUDENTS FROM HIGH SCHOOLS IN COMMUNITY ARE GIVEN PRIORITY. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
80% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Foundation | Baltimore, MD | Donation | $10,000 |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, TN | Donation | $7,500 |
| K9s for Warriors | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL | Donation | $7,500 |
| Semper Fi & America's Fund | Oceanside, CA | Donation | $7,500 |
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | Donation | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Donation | $5,000 |
| Pbs Foundation | Arlington, VA | Donation | $5,000 |
| All for Lunch | Cumming, GA | Donation | $5,000 |
| Wttw | Chicago, IL | Donation | $2,500 |
| Camp Fiesta Inc | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Donation | $2,500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($23,666). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $81,166 | 15 |
| 2024 | $73,895 | 12 |
| 2023 | $122,902 | 14 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349100815
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3653679
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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