Norwottock Charitable Trust
Norwottock Charitable Trust is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. It makes grants to charitable organizations; its 2025 filing reports 50 grants totaling $38,319.
Norwottock Charitable Trust at a glance
In short: Norwottock Charitable Trust gave $38K across 50 grants in 2025 (avg $766.38), mostly in Illinois. 12% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $38,319
- -42.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 50
- -3.8% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $766
- -40.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $344,054
- +11.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 12% first-time grantees (6 of 50, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (54% 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 Norwottock Charitable Trust
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2440 North Lakeview Avenue 15A, Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: (773) 404-5566
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Norwottock Charitable Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was High Concept Laboratories ($10K). Together the top 10 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
305 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 305 grants of 305 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Illinois received 54% of grant dollars, followed by Massachusetts (17%), Wisconsin (14%), Washington, DC (5%), and Maryland (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 50 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Norwottock Charitable Trust open to new grantees?
12%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 50 grantees (12%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $433; repeat grants $812. How we count
Medians: $375 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 72% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 70% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 227% 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 $38K (2025) to $204K (2020). In 2025 it made 50 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| High Concept Laboratories Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Madison Community Montessori Middleton, WI | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| President & Fellows Harvard College Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Alliance for the Great Lakes Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cystic Fibrosis Foundation North Bethesda, MD | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Harvard College Fund Cambridge, MA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| World Business Chicago Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Center for American Progress Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $750 |
| Chicago Foundation for Women Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $680 |
| Womens Global Education Project Oak Park, IL | Unrestricted | $604 |
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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 | $344,054 | $78,305 | $44,225 | $38,319 | 50 | $38,319 | $56,185 | $16,850 |
| 2024 | $309,971 | $320,286 | $73,496 | $67,025 | 52 | $72,290 | $319,052 | $13,632 |
| 2023 | $63,187 | $50,222 | $101,146 | $93,063 | 67 | $98,178 | $42,254 | $7,254 |
| 2022 | $114,113 | $101,920 | $133,264 | $126,540 | 65 | $131,670 | $98,314 | $11,187 |
| 2021 | $145,452 | $84,286 | $126,934 | $114,780 | 71 | $119,530 | $77,131 | $14,044 |
| 2020 | $188,098 | $240,974 | $213,086 | $204,335 | 72 | — | $225,494 | $8,120 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Norwottock Charitable Trust reported a distributable amount of $17K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including arts, education, environmental conservation, economic development, policy, and support for women and girls. These are examples of grantee work, not stated funding priorities of the trust. High Concept Laboratories describes its work as providing accessible artist residencies and strengthening the creative sector; Madison Community Montessori says it respects children and their natural joy of discovery. The Alliance for the Great Lakes works to protect, conserve, and restore the Great Lakes. World Business Chicago says it works to drive inclusive economic growth and job creation. The Center for American Progress describes itself as a policy institute, and the Chicago Foundation for Women says it addresses challenges facing women and girls.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the trust reported 50 grants totaling $38,319. Grants ranged from $60 to $10,000, with a median of $300. The largest awards included $10,000 to High Concept Laboratories, $5,000 each to Madison Community Montessori and President & Fellows Harvard College, and $1,000 each to Alliance for the Great Lakes, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Harvard College Fund, and World Business Chicago.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Adele Smith Simmons and Erica S Simmons as trustees.
Norwottock Charitable Trust's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Adele Smith Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Erica S. Simmons
Trustee
On filings since 2020
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 Norwottock Charitable Trust
How much does Norwottock Charitable Trust give each year?
Norwottock Charitable Trust gave $38K across 50 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $67K across 52 grants.
What is Norwottock Charitable Trust's typical grant size?
Norwottock Charitable Trust's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $766, across 50 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Norwottock Charitable Trust that year got $433 on average.
Where does Norwottock Charitable Trust give grants?
Norwottock Charitable Trust gives mostly in Illinois: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and Wisconsin (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (25 grants), Cambridge, MA (3 grants), Washington, DC (3 grants) and NY, NY (2 grants).
Does Norwottock Charitable Trust give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Norwottock Charitable Trust's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (50 of 50) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Norwottock Charitable Trust's largest grantees?
Norwottock Charitable Trust's largest 2025 grantees include High Concept Laboratories ($10,000), Madison Community Montessori ($5,000) and President & Fellows Harvard College ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Norwottock Charitable Trust?
Norwottock Charitable Trust reported $344K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $17K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Norwottock Charitable Trust fund?
No mission statement for the trust is provided. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas including arts, education, environmental conservation, economic development, policy, and support for women and girls. These are examples of grantee work, not stated funding priorities of the trust. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Norwottock Charitable Trust?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Norwottock Charitable Trust's EIN?
Norwottock Charitable Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6561597. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Norwottock Charitable Trust accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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