Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation
The Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation is a private foundation based in Naperville, Illinois. Its 2025 filing describes charitable activities that include scholarship grants for tuition and books and direct contributions to charities.
Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation at a glance
In short: Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation gave $81K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), top state Illinois. 30% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $81,166
- +9.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,411
- -12.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $116,377
- -3.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 30% first-time grantees (3 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (28% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says applicants complete the ACT “Student Needs Analysis Service” form, which the independent ACT organization forwards to the foundation. Students throughout the United States may apply, with priority for students from high schools in the community. No deadline is listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Albert J Rot
Mailing address: PO Box 222, Naperville, IL 60565
Phone: (630) 768-4298
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Park Foundation ($10K). Together the top 10 received $58K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($23,666), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
76 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 76 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were Illinois (28%), Florida (12%), Maryland (12%), Washington (11%), and Tennessee (9%). The filing also says students throughout the United States may apply for scholarship aid.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation open to new grantees?
30%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 10 grantees (30%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 70% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 37% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 173% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2024) to $222K (2021). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $81K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Park Foundation Baltimore, MD | Donation | $10,000 |
| 5 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $23,666 |
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $116,377 | $99,550 | $103,205 | $81,166 | 15 | $92,353 | $78,697 | $53,481 |
| 2024 | $120,032 | $50,251 | $92,761 | $73,895 | 12 | $82,541 | $36,464 | $51,689 |
| 2023 | $162,542 | $173,874 | $133,505 | $122,902 | 14 | $128,040 | $93,409 | $42,834 |
| 2022 | $122,173 | $74,189 | $149,872 | $127,943 | 15 | $133,058 | $60,045 | $45,841 |
| 2021 | $197,856 | $172,277 | $242,098 | $221,853 | 20 | $221,853 | $165,657 | $49,647 |
| 2020 | $326,931 | $169,303 | $209,403 | $192,924 | 19 | — | $158,280 | $46,671 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation reported a distributable amount of $53K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes scholarship aid for tuition and books, as well as direct contributions to charities. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations working with veterans and military families, school meal access, public broadcasting, crisis-related food assistance, and children with cancer.
Those grantees describe their own work as follows: the Gary Sinise Foundation supports veterans, military members, first responders, and their families; K9s for Warriors provides service dogs to veterans; and Semper Fi & America’s Fund provides case management and ongoing support to service members, veterans, and military families. All for Lunch says it works to eliminate school lunch debt, PBS Foundation supports public broadcasting, World Central Kitchen provides meals during crises, and Camp Fiesta provides a free camp program for children with cancer.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $81,166. Awards ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to the National Park Foundation; $7,500 each to the Gary Sinise Foundation, K9s for Warriors, and Semper Fi & America’s Fund; and $5,000 each to the American Red Cross, World Central Kitchen, PBS Foundation, and All for Lunch. The filing also lists tuition grants to individual recipients, including $8,650 to one recipient and $3,754 each to three recipients.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Keith A Rot as president, Albert J Rot as vice president, Susan E Rot as treasurer, and Brigid M Rot as secretary.
Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation is led by Keith A. Rot, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Keith A. Rot
President
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Albert J. Rot
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan E. Rot
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brigid M. Rot
Secretary
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation
How much does Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation give each year?
Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation gave $81K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $74K across 12 grants.
What is Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation's typical grant size?
Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,411, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation that year got $4K on average.
Where does Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation give grants?
Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation's top state is Illinois, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (12%) and Maryland (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (10 grants) and "Tuition" (5 grants).
Who are Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation's largest grantees?
Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include National Park Foundation ($10,000), Gary Sinise Foundation ($7,500) and K9S for Warriors ($7,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 5 individual scholarships ($23,666), which are not listed by name. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation?
Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation reported $116K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $92K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $53K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes scholarship aid for tuition and books, as well as direct contributions to charities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation?
The filing says applicants complete the ACT “Student Needs Analysis Service” form, which the independent ACT organization forwards to the foundation. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation's EIN?
Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3653679. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 30, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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