Trott Family Philanthropies Inc | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 85-3003942
Foundation Overview
Based in Chicago, IL, Trott Family Philanthropies Inc has awarded 251 grants totaling $54,478,804 to organizations in District of Columbia, Illinois and 21 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $2,500 to $2,000,000, with a median award of $200,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$54,478,804
Total Assets
$94,202,250
Median Grant (all grants)
$200,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
65
Median Grant
$200,000
% No Significant Change
0%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Balanced Approach: 42%
27 of 65 recipients (42%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
Illinois
Grants are geographically diversified with 31% in Illinois and funding distributed across 23 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (77%), Winnetka (14%), Skokie (4%).
Funding Trajectory
+103%
Strong 103% growth in annual giving over 2 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 4 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (59%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Trott Family Philanthropies Inc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Friends Of Magen David Adom | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Humanitarian Relief | 2023 |
| Brown University | $200,000 | Providence, RI, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| California Institute Of Technology | $200,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| Case Western Reserve University | $200,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| Center Strategic International Studies | $100,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Support | 2023 |
| Center Strategic International Studies | $1,000,000 | Washington, DC, US | Endowment Campaign | 2023 |
| Chicago Cubs Charities | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Cub Together Gala | 2023 |
| Chicago Dancers United | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | In Honor Of Ted Brady & Ross Slotten | 2023 |
| Colby College | $200,000 | Waterville, ME, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| Columbia University | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| Columbia University | $200,000 | New York, NY, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of The Ozarks | $55,620 | Springfield, MO, US | David W. Trott Scholarship | 2023 |
| Conservation International | $2,000,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Spend Down Fund 2.0 | 2023 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Unrestricted Support | 2023 |
| Friends Of Horatio Alger Assn Canada | $25,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Excellence Gala | 2023 |
| Help Hope Live | $25,000 | Radnor, PA, US | For Concert For Copper Roberts | 2023 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $250,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | 2023 Awards Program | 2023 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $37,927 | Alexandria, VA, US | Fund I Commitment Scholarships | 2023 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $21,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Fund Ii Commitment Scholarships | 2023 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $11,250 | Alexandria, VA, US | Trott Family Scholarships Osu (Previous Commitment | 2023 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $35,148 | Alexandria, VA, US | Trott Family Scholarships Osu | 2023 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $400,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Endowment Comittment #2 | 2023 |
| Island Pacific Academy Inc | $20,000 | Kapolei, HI, US | Unrestricted Support | 2023 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $20,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted Support | 2023 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $200,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| National World War Ii Museum Inc | $1,000,000 | New Orleans, LA, US | David W. Trott Liberation Pavillion | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Linda B. Richter Memorial Fund | 2023 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Osher Center Council | 2023 |
| Northwestern University | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| Ohio State University | $200,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| Ohio State University | $500,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Gene Smith Leadership Institute | 2023 |
| Ohio State University | $1,000,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Schumaker Sports Center | 2023 |
| Recipe For Change | $75,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Food Truck Launch | 2023 |
| Rehabilitation Institute Of Chicago | $400,000 | Chicago, IL, US | David W. Trott Clinical Chair, Brain Innovation Ce | 2023 |
| Richard J Caron Foundation | $103,000 | Wernersville, PA, US | Richard J Caron | 2023 |
| Richard J Caron Foundation | $125,000 | Wernersville, PA, US | Scholarships For Extended Treatment | 2023 |
| Roger Federer Charitable Fund Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Unrestricted Support | 2023 |
| Safe Project Us | $500,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted Support | 2023 |
| Save The Children Federation Inc | $25,000 | Fairfield, CT, US | Humanitarian Relief | 2023 |
| Scholarship Foundation Of St Louis | $980,912 | St Louis, MO, US | Eighty Three Rooted Scholarships | 2023 |
| Stand Together Trust | $300,000 | Arlington, VA, US | The Phoenix | 2023 |
| Stand Together Trust | $200,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Safe Families For Children | 2023 |
| The Conservation Fund | $75,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Working Farms Fund, Chicago | 2023 |
| The Gatehouse Project Hand Up | $25,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Unrestricted Support | 2023 |
| The Naval Institute Foundation | $50,000 | Annapolis, MD, US | Jack C. Taylor Conference Center | 2023 |
| Uja - Federation Of New York | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | In Honor Of Alisa Mall | 2023 |
| Unicef Usa | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | Installation Of 25 Wash Facilities In Cote D'ivoir | 2023 |
| Unicef Usa | $400,000 | New York, NY, US | Plastic Brick Classroom Program | 2023 |
| Unicef Usa | $500,000 | New York, NY, US | Build Out Of The Experiential Tour, Heart Strings | 2023 |
| Union R-xi Foundation | $58,000 | Union, MO, US | Thirteen 2022 - 2023 Trott Scholar Athlete Scholar | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Career Catalyst Program | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $700,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Careers In Business Program | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $833,333 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Emerging Rural Leaders Program | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | John Boyer Paris Center | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Zimmer Odyssey Scholarship Fund | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| University Of Chicago | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Administer The Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| University Of Iowa | $200,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| University Of Maryland | $200,000 | College Park, MD, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| University Of Southern California | $200,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| University Of Southern California | $200,000 | Los Angeles, CA, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| University Of Wisconsin-madison | $200,000 | Madison, WI, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| Vanderbilt University | $200,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| Washington University | $200,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| Yale University | $200,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Stars College Network Program | 2023 |
| Brown University | $200,000 | Providence, RI, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| California Institute Of Technology | $200,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Care Inc | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Impact Awards | 2022 |
| Case Western Reserve University | $200,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Center Strategic International Studies | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Cia Officers Memorial Foundation | $10,000 | Herndon, VA, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Colby College | $200,000 | Waterville, ME, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| College Possible | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | 2022 Results By Degree Benefit | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of The Ozarks | $35,943 | Springfield, MO, US | David W. Trott Scholarship | 2022 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art | $50,000 | Bentonville, AR, US | 10th Anniversary Programming | 2022 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Erikson Institute | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Hollister Unified School District | $130,000 | Hollister, MO, US | Senior Class Awards | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $50,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Support Discretionary Grantmaking | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $250,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | 2022 Horatio Alger Awards | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $500,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Endowment Commitment #1 | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $400,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Endowment Commitment #2 | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $36,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Scholarship Fund Ii Commitment | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $50,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Scholarship Fund I Commitment | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $27,607 | Alexandria, VA, US | Trott Family Scholarship | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $60,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Trott Family Scholarship Osu | 2022 |
| Il Holocaust Museum & Education Center | $50,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Humanitarian Awards | 2022 |
| Marine Corps Scholar Foundation | $10,000 | Alexandra, VA, US | Heroes Tribute 2022 | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $200,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Stars College Network | 2022 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $100,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | 2022 Campaign | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Ohio State University | $1,000,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Schumaker Sports Center | 2022 |
| Ohio State University | $250,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Eugene Smith Leadership Institute | 2022 |
| Ohio State University | $200,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Pacific Rising Inc | $25,000 | Pacific Pallsades, CA, US | Coral Reef Nursery Program | 2022 |
| Regina Dominican High School | $20,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | Joan Mulvihill Kitchie Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Safe Project Us | $500,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Scholarship Foundation Of St Louis | $616,100 | St Louis, MO, US | Rooted Alliance Scholarship | 2022 |
| Tory Burch Foundation Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Embrace Ambition | 2022 |
| Unicef | $400,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Plastic Brick Classrooms | 2022 |
| Union R-xi Foundation | $48,900 | Union, MO, US | Byron D. Trott Student-athlete Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $700,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Careers In Business Program | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Career Catalyst Program | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $833,333 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Emerging Rural Leaders Program | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Zimmer Odyssey Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | John Boyer Paris Center | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $80,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Deans Rural Advisory Council | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Administer The Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa | $200,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| University Of Maryland | $200,000 | College Park, MD, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin-madison | $200,000 | Madison, WI, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University | $200,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Washington University In St Louis | $200,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Yale University | $200,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Brown University | $200,000 | Providence, RI, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| California Institute Of Technology | $200,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Care Inc | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Impact Awards | 2022 |
| Case Western Reserve University | $200,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Center Strategic International Studies | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Cia Officers Memorial Foundation | $10,000 | Herndon, VA, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Colby College | $200,000 | Waterville, ME, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| College Possible | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | 2022 Results By Degree Benefit | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of The Ozarks | $35,943 | Springfield, MO, US | David W. Trott Scholarship | 2022 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art | $50,000 | Bentonville, AR, US | 10th Anniversary Programming | 2022 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Erikson Institute | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Hollister Unified School District | $130,000 | Hollister, MO, US | Senior Class Awards | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $50,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Support Discretionary Grantmaking | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $250,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | 2022 Horatio Alger Awards | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $500,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Endowment Commitment #1 | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $400,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Endowment Commitment #2 | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $36,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Scholarship Fund Ii Commitment | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $50,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Scholarship Fund I Commitment | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $27,607 | Alexandria, VA, US | Trott Family Scholarship | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $60,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Trott Family Scholarship Osu | 2022 |
| Il Holocaust Museum & Education Center | $50,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Humanitarian Awards | 2022 |
| Marine Corps Scholar Foundation | $10,000 | Alexandra, VA, US | Heroes Tribute 2022 | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $200,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Stars College Network | 2022 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $100,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | 2022 Campaign | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Ohio State University | $1,000,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Schumaker Sports Center | 2022 |
| Ohio State University | $250,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Eugene Smith Leadership Institute | 2022 |
| Ohio State University | $200,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Pacific Rising Inc | $25,000 | Pacific Pallsades, CA, US | Coral Reef Nursery Program | 2022 |
| Regina Dominican High School | $20,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | Joan Mulvihill Kitchie Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Safe Project Us | $500,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Scholarship Foundation Of St Louis | $616,100 | St Louis, MO, US | Rooted Alliance Scholarship | 2022 |
| Tory Burch Foundation Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Embrace Ambition | 2022 |
| Unicef | $400,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Plastic Brick Classrooms | 2022 |
| Union R-xi Foundation | $48,900 | Union, MO, US | Byron D. Trott Student-athlete Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $700,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Careers In Business Program | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Career Catalyst Program | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $833,333 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Emerging Rural Leaders Program | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Zimmer Odyssey Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | John Boyer Paris Center | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $80,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Deans Rural Advisory Council | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Administer The Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa | $200,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| University Of Maryland | $200,000 | College Park, MD, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin-madison | $200,000 | Madison, WI, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University | $200,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Washington University In St Louis | $200,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Yale University | $200,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Brown University | $200,000 | Providence, RI, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| California Institute Of Technology | $200,000 | Pasadena, CA, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Care Inc | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Impact Awards | 2022 |
| Case Western Reserve University | $200,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Center Strategic International Studies | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Cia Officers Memorial Foundation | $10,000 | Herndon, VA, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Colby College | $200,000 | Waterville, ME, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| College Possible | $100,000 | St Paul, MN, US | 2022 Results By Degree Benefit | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of The Ozarks | $35,943 | Springfield, MO, US | David W. Trott Scholarship | 2022 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art | $50,000 | Bentonville, AR, US | 10th Anniversary Programming | 2022 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Erikson Institute | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Hollister Unified School District | $130,000 | Hollister, MO, US | Senior Class Awards | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $50,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | To Support Discretionary Grantmaking | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $250,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | 2022 Horatio Alger Awards | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $500,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Endowment Commitment #1 | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $400,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Endowment Commitment #2 | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $36,500 | Alexandria, VA, US | Scholarship Fund Ii Commitment | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $50,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Scholarship Fund I Commitment | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $27,607 | Alexandria, VA, US | Trott Family Scholarship | 2022 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $60,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Trott Family Scholarship Osu | 2022 |
| Il Holocaust Museum & Education Center | $50,000 | Skokie, IL, US | Humanitarian Awards | 2022 |
| Marine Corps Scholar Foundation | $10,000 | Alexandra, VA, US | Heroes Tribute 2022 | 2022 |
| Massachusetts Institute Of Technology | $200,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Stars College Network | 2022 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $100,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | 2022 Campaign | 2022 |
| Northwestern University | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Ohio State University | $1,000,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Schumaker Sports Center | 2022 |
| Ohio State University | $250,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Eugene Smith Leadership Institute | 2022 |
| Ohio State University | $200,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Pacific Rising Inc | $25,000 | Pacific Pallsades, CA, US | Coral Reef Nursery Program | 2022 |
| Regina Dominican High School | $20,000 | Wilmette, IL, US | Joan Mulvihill Kitchie Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| Safe Project Us | $500,000 | Arlington, VA, US | Unrestricted Support | 2022 |
| Scholarship Foundation Of St Louis | $616,100 | St Louis, MO, US | Rooted Alliance Scholarship | 2022 |
| Tory Burch Foundation Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Embrace Ambition | 2022 |
| Unicef | $400,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Plastic Brick Classrooms | 2022 |
| Union R-xi Foundation | $48,900 | Union, MO, US | Byron D. Trott Student-athlete Scholarship | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $700,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Careers In Business Program | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Career Catalyst Program | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $833,333 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Emerging Rural Leaders Program | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Zimmer Odyssey Scholarship Fund | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $250,000 | Chicago, IL, US | John Boyer Paris Center | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $80,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Deans Rural Advisory Council | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| University Of Chicago | $200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Administer The Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| University Of Iowa | $200,000 | Iowa City, IA, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| University Of Maryland | $200,000 | College Park, MD, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| University Of Wisconsin-madison | $200,000 | Madison, WI, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Vanderbilt University | $200,000 | Nashville, TN, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Washington University In St Louis | $200,000 | St Louis, MO, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Yale University | $200,000 | New Haven, CT, US | Stars College Network Program | 2022 |
| Center Strategic International Studies | $75,000 | Washington, DC, US | 2021 Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Center Strategic International Studies | $200,000 | Washington, DC, US | Securing The Future Campaign | 2021 |
| Chicago Cubs Charities | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Bricks And Ivy Fundraiser | 2021 |
| Chicago Cubs Charities | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | 2021 Paddle Raise - Bricks & Ivy | 2021 |
| Chicago History Museum | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Making History Awards | 2021 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | $200,000 | Cleveland, OH, US | Cosgrove Transformation Fund | 2021 |
| Concordance Academy | $500,000 | St Louis, MO, US | To Support The Opening Of A New Re Entry Center | 2021 |
| Crystal Bridges Museum Of American Art | $50,000 | Bentonville, AR, US | 10th Anniversary | 2021 |
| Delete Blood Cancer Dkms | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Gala 2021 | 2021 |
| Erika's Lighthouse | $5,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Unrestricted Support | 2021 |
| High Point University | $25,000 | High Point, NC, US | Robert J. Brown Endowed Scholarship | 2021 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $386,632 | Alexandria, VA, US | Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $500,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Haa Scholarships | 2021 |
| Horatio Alger Association | $280,000 | Alexandria, VA, US | Awards Induction Ceremonies State Scholarships | 2021 |
| Marine Corps Scholar Foundation | $25,000 | Alexandra, VA, US | Heroes Tribute Scholarship Program | 2021 |
| North Shore Country Day School | $10,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | 2021 Annual Fund | 2021 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | For The Osher Center | 2021 |
| Ohio State University | $1,000,000 | Columbus, OH, US | Athletics Excellance Fund | 2021 |
| Pole To Pole Conservation | $25,000 | Pacific Palisades, CA, US | To Pilot A Coral Reef Conservation Program | 2021 |
| Recipe For Change | $25,000 | Winnetka, IL, US | Unrestricted Funding | 2021 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Afghan Future Fund | 2021 |
| Rooted Alliance Inc | $1,200,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Advance Rural Education | 2021 |
| Rooted Alliance Inc | $900,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Advance Rural Education | 2021 |
| Rush University Medical Center | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Lung Cancer Research | 2021 |
| Spectrios Institute For Low Vision | $2,500 | Wheaton, IL, US | Unrestricted Funding | 2021 |
| Tory Burch Foundation Inc | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | 2021 Fellows Program | 2021 |
| Unicef | $400,000 | Chicago, IL, US | To Build And Furnish 25 Plastic Brick Classrooms | 2021 |
| United States Holocaust Memorial Museum | $25,000 | Washington, DC, US | Unrestricted Funding | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $700,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Business Program | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $833,333 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Emerging Rural Leaders Program | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Trott Career Catalyst | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Zimmer Odysessy Scholarship Fund | 2021 |
| University Of Chicago | $70,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Dean's Rural Advisory Council | 2021 |
| University Of Texas Foundation | $50,000 | Austin, TX, US | Md Anderson Cancer Center 50th Celebration | 2021 |
| Us Fund For Unicef | $75,000 | New York, NY, US | To Support The Production Of A Documentary Film | 2021 |
| Us Fund For Unicef | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Unicef At 75 | 2021 |
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$104,277,018
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$125,000
median grant |
Chicago, IL
Same state |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for Trott Family Philanthropies Inc as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 85-3003942 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | C/O ROBBINS 180 N STETSON STE 2550 Chicago, IL 60601-0000 |
Key People (6)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Trott Family Philanthropies Inc's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Executive Director | Kimbeth Coventry |
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| President | Byron Trott |
| Secretary | Megan Trott |
| Treasurer | David Trott |
| Director | Tina Trott |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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Data Currency: Last updated
February 2026
based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.