Carol Wilson and G William Cotts Foundation
Invitation OnlyBurr Ridge, Illinois · EIN 36-4159382 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$12K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$500
Total assets$268K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $200 and $1,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
64% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Presbyterian Church | Clarendon Hills, IL | General | $5,000 |
| North Park University | Chicago, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | Evanston, IL | General | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Hightown, MD | General | $1,000 |
| International Samaritan | Ann Arbor, MI | Genearl | $1,000 |
| Williams Syndrome Assocation | Newark, NJ | General | $1,000 |
| King Bruwaert House | Burr Ridge, IL | General | $600 |
| Planned Parenthood | New York City, NY | General | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood of Eastern(Greater) Washington & Northern Idaho | Yakima, WA | General | $300 |
| Wfmt | Chicago, IL | General | $300 |
| Blue Mountain Heart to Heart | Walla Walla, WA | General | $200 |
| Blue Mountain Humane Society | Walla Walla, WA | General | $200 |
| Friends of the Walla Walla Public Library | Walla Walla, WA | General | $200 |
| Walla Walla Alliance for the Homeless | Walla Walla, WA | General | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $12,500 | 14 |
| 2024 | $9,600 | 12 |
| 2023 | $9,700 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 6, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601269349100115
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-4159382
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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