Malott Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyChicago, Illinois · EIN 36-3680666 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$7.1M
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$173.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $150,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
47% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross | Chicago, IL | Community | $1,455,000 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Glencoe, IL | Community | $1,300,000 |
| National Park Foundation | Washington, DC | Community | $860,000 |
| Chicago Public Educational Fund | Chicago, IL | Community | $500,000 |
| Kizziah Family Donor Advised Fund | Chicago, IL | Community | $400,000 |
| Malott Family Donor Advised Fund Charitable Giving Acct | Chicago, IL | Community | $400,000 |
| Pohle Family Foundation Charitable Giving Fund | Chicago, IL | Community | $400,000 |
| Feeding America | Chicago, IL | Community | $370,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | San Francisco, CA | Community | $200,000 |
| Lifemoves | Menlo Park, CA | Community | $150,000 |
| Teach for America | Chicago, IL | Community | $150,000 |
| Charles Armstrong School | Belmont, CA | Community | $125,000 |
| Partners in Health | Boston, MA | Community | $100,000 |
| Kenilworth Union Church | Kenilworth, IL | Community | $57,500 |
| Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County | Stamford, CT | Community | $50,000 |
| Good Shepherd Food Bank of Maine | Auburn, ME | Community | $50,000 |
| Start Early-Ounce of Prevention Fund | Chicago, IL | Community | $50,000 |
| Aces Endowment Fund | Urbana, IL | Community | $30,000 |
| Colorado College | Colorado Springs, CO | Community | $30,000 |
| Maize & Blue Cupboard Endowment Fund | Ann Arbor, MI | Community | $30,000 |
| New Canaan Community Foundation | New Canaan, CT | Community | $30,000 |
| Chicago Botanical Garden | Glencoe, IL | Community | $25,000 |
| Fourth Presbyterian Church | Chicago, IL | Community | $25,000 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | Chicago, IL | Community | $25,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley | San Jose, CA | Community | $25,000 |
| Nourishing Hope | Chicago, IL | Community | $25,000 |
| Chicago Shakespeare Theater | Chicago, IL | Community | $20,000 |
| Congregational Church | Colorado Springs, CO | Community | $20,000 |
| Field Museum | Chicago, IL | Community | $20,000 |
| Hoover Institution | Stanford, CA | Community | $20,000 |
| Lyric Opera | Chicago, IL | Community | $20,000 |
| Museum of Science & Industry | Chicago, IL | Community | $20,000 |
| New Canaan YMCA | New Canaan, CT | Community | $20,000 |
| Scripps College | Claremont, CA | Community | $20,000 |
| University of Chicago Osteoporosis Research Fund | Chicago, IL | Community | $20,000 |
| Golden Apple Foundation | Chicago, IL | Community | $10,000 |
| Inspirica Inc | Stamford, CT | Community | $10,000 |
| New Canaan Food Pantry | New Canaan, CT | Community | $10,000 |
| New Covenant Center | Stamford, CT | Community | $10,000 |
| Ravinia Festival | Highland Park, IL | Community | $10,000 |
| Aspen Institute | Washington, DC | Community | $5,000 |
| Snowmass Chapel & Community Center | Snowmass Village, CO | Community | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,100,000 | 42 |
| 2023 | $7,155,000 | 41 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349100819
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3680666
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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