Russell and Josephine Kott Memorial Charitable Trust
Historical FunderOak Park, Illinois · EIN 59-7229565 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$1.7M
Organizations funded45
Typical grant$20,000
Total assets$38.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $45,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | ELIZABETH CHADRI OAK PARK-RIVER FOR |
|---|---|
| Address | 1049 LAKE STREET SUITE 204, OAK PARK IL 60301 |
| Phone | 7088481560 |
| Form and materials | APPLICANTS SUBMIT A DETAILED ONLINE GRANT APPLICATION FORM AND AMONG OTHER THINGS DESCRIBE THEIR ORGANIZATION, THEIR PROJECT/PROGRAM, MISSION, HOW THEIR MISSION RELATES TO THE KOTT FOUNDATION MISSION, AND SUBMIT ORGANIZATION BUDGET, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PROJECT BUDGET, LIST OF BOARD MEMBERS, COPY OF TAX STATUS LETTER, IRS FORM 990. APPLICATION GUIDELINES WERE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED AND AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | JULY 31. |
| Restrictions | NONE, BUT APPLICANTS SHOULD BE FOCUSED ON THE WELL-BEING OF INDIVIDUALS, ESPECIALLY THROUGH CAREGIVING, SOCIOLOGICAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND MEDICAL SERVICES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON SUCH SERVICES FOR THE ELDERLY, 501(C)(3) PUBLIC CHARITIES OR ORGANIZATIONS OPERATING UNDER A FISCAL AGENT THAT IS A 501 (C) (3), AND IF A PAST GRANTEE, IS IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE KOTT MEMORIAL CHARITABLE TRUST. |
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
6% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ageoptions | Oak Park, IL | Support | $380,000 |
| Concordia Univeristy Operating | River Forest, IL | Support | $130,000 |
| Depaul University Development | Chicago, IL | Support | $100,000 |
| Center for Disability and Elder Law | Chicago, IL | Support | $85,000 |
| Concordia Univeristy Institutional | River Forest, IL | Support | $70,000 |
| Little Sisters of the Poor Palatine | Palatine, IL | Support | $65,000 |
| Chicago Scots | North Riverside, IL | Support | $60,000 |
| Aging Care Connections | LA Grange, IL | Support | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Child & Family Services | Oak Brook Terrace, IL | Support | $50,000 |
| North Shore Senior Center | Northfield, IL | Support | $50,000 |
| West Cook YMCA | Oak Park, IL | Support | $50,000 |
| Lutheran Social Services of Il | Des Plaines, IL | Support | $45,000 |
| Casa Central Social Services Corporation | Chicago, IL | Support | $35,000 |
| L'arche Chicago | Forest Park, IL | Support | $30,000 |
| Quinn Center of Saint Eulalia | Maywood, IL | Support | $30,000 |
| Window to the World | Chicago, IL | Support | $30,000 |
| Center of Concern | Des Plaines, IL | Support | $25,000 |
| Little City Foundation | Palatine, IL | Support | $25,000 |
| Oak-Leyden Operating | Oak Park, IL | Support | $25,000 |
| Open Arms Free Clinic Inc | Elkhorn, WI | Support | $25,000 |
| Senior Home Sharing Operating | Lombard, IL | Support | $25,000 |
| Council for Jewish Elderly | Skokie, IL | Support | $20,000 |
| Housing Opportunities and Maintenance for the Elderly | Chicago, IL | Support | $20,000 |
| People's Resource Center | Wheaton, IL | Support | $20,000 |
| Taller de Jose | Chicago, IL | Support | $20,000 |
| Leyden Family Service | Franklin Park, IL | Support | $17,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Chicago, IL | Support | $16,000 |
| The Bridge Food and Diaper Pantry | Elkhorn, WI | Support | $16,000 |
| Barrington Area Council on Aging | Barrington, IL | Support | $15,000 |
| Independence Health and Therapy | Woodstock, IL | Support | $15,000 |
| Naperville Elderly Homes Inc | Naperville, IL | Support | $15,000 |
| Community Nutrition Network and Senior Services Associations Meals and Whee | North Riverside, IL | Support | $11,000 |
| Meals at Home Meals on Wheels of Northeastern Il | North Riverside, IL | Support | $11,000 |
| Center on Halsted | Chicago, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| Chicago Commons Association | Chicago, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| Dental Lifeline Network Il | Chicago, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| Des Plaines Community Senior Center | Des Plaines, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| Dupage Senior Citizens Council | Lombard, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| Elder Care Services of Dekalb County | Dekalb, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| Howard Brown Health Center | Chicago, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| Milwaukee Christian Center | Milwaukee, WI | Support | $10,000 |
| Palatine Township Senior Citizens | Palatine, IL | Support | $10,000 |
| Humanitarian Service Project | Carol Stream, IL | Support | $7,000 |
| Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry | Des Plaines, IL | Support | $6,000 |
| Franciscan Tertiary Province of the Sacred Heart Inc | Oak Brook, IL | Support | $6,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,690,000 | 45 |
| 2023 | $1,571,000 | 38 |
| 2022 | $1,400,000 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 14, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631049349100628
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 59-7229565
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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