The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation
The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, with most grant dollars going to recipients in Illinois.
The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation at a glance
In short: The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation gave $187K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Illinois. 13% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $187,000
- +8.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,467
- +44.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $618,172
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (2 of 15, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (95% 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 The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation
- 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: 151 North Franklin Street 2500, Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: (312) 704-3111
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Aspire of IL ($20K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
83 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 83 grants of 83 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 95% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois and 5% to recipients in Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 15 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 87% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 165% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $134K (2021) to $187K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aspire of IL Hillsdale, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Kids Above All Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| St Rita of Cascia High School Chicago, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Wellness House Hinsdale, IL | General | $20,000 |
| Invisible Wounds Foundation Chicago, IL | General | $15,000 |
| The Morton Arboretum Lisle, IL | General | $12,000 |
| Aid for Women Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Assistance League of Chicagoland West Hinsdale, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Benet Academy Lisle, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Josephinum High School Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $618,172 | $235,848 | $212,391 | $187,000 | 15 | $189,350 | $210,950 | $114,838 |
| 2024 | $594,715 | $155,208 | $198,698 | $172,150 | 20 | $174,500 | $129,510 | $111,110 |
| 2023 | $638,205 | $29,173 | $180,920 | $155,150 | 18 | $159,095 | $9,700 | $99,495 |
| 2022 | $789,952 | $74,274 | $155,491 | $134,650 | 17 | $136,322 | $55,105 | $100,040 |
| 2021 | $871,169 | $121,042 | $160,046 | $133,650 | 13 | $135,324 | $96,320 | $110,762 |
| 2020 | $910,173 | $145,621 | $171,972 | $148,650 | 16 | — | $124,021 | $92,858 |
| 2019 | $936,524 | $213,961 | $175,205 | $148,650 | 16 | — | $189,544 | $88,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation reported a distributable amount of $115K 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
The sources do not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included organizations whose missions span services for people affected by cancer, research into blast-related brain injuries among warriors and veterans, tree and plant conservation, pregnancy support, and education and outreach for adults and children in need. These descriptions are the grantees’ own missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $187,000 through 15 grants. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest reported grants were $20,000 each to Aspire of IL, Kids Above All, St. Rita of Cascia High School, and Wellness House. Other notable grants included $15,000 to Invisible Wounds Foundation and $12,000 to The Morton Arboretum.
The foundation also gave $10,000 each to Aid for Women, Assistance League of Chicagoland West, Benet Academy, Josephinum High School, Mercy Home for Boys and Girls, and the US Constitution Scholarship Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Kristin D Cortes, Ernest Mrozek, Christopher W Neumann, and Donald Mrozek as trustees.
The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; 3 of 4 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ernest Mrozek
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$1K (2019) → $1K (2025)
Christopher W. Neumann
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Kristin D. Cortes
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $1K (2025)
Donald Mrozek
Trustee
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ann Neumann (2019–2022) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $1K, to Kristin D Cortes (Trustee). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation
How much does The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation give each year?
The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation gave $187K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $172K across 20 grants.
What is The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation's typical grant size?
The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $12,467, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation that year got $13K on average.
Where does The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation give grants?
The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants), Hinsdale, IL (2 grants) and Lisle, IL (2 grants).
Does The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (15 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation's largest grantees?
The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Aspire of IL ($20,000), Kids Above All ($20,000) and St Rita of Cascia High School ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation?
The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation reported $618K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $189K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $115K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation fund?
The sources do not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation?
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 The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation's EIN?
The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7040546. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 24, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The Emil J & Marie D Kochton Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-emil-j-and-marie-d-kochton-foundation-morg_633e40a1d9904762a2f13377ac651a7a
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