The Trott Family Foundation
The Trott Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2021 filing reports $33,984,712 in grants to 21 recipients, including large endowment grants and support for education, health care, and other charitable organizations.
The Trott Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Trott Family Foundation gave $34.0M across 21 grants in 2021 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $33,984,712
- +277.7% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 21
- -47.5% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $1,618,320
- +619.3% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Primary geography
- Illinois (94% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Trott Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation stated in its 2020 filing that it made contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. This policy is from a filing marked as the foundation’s final return and should not be treated as current application guidance.
- Contact
Mailing address: 180 N Stetson Ave Suite 2550, Chicago, IL 60601
Phone: (312) 609-1100
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Trott Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Trott Family Philanthropies Inc ($29.7M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $33.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 61 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2021, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Illinois, 4% to Ohio, 1% to Missouri, and 1% to Washington, DC. The filing also lists Pennsylvania at 0%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Trott Family Foundation gives
- 42% of 2021 grantees were also funded in 2020. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021). 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 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $9.0M (2020) to $34.0M (2021). In 2021 it made 21 grants totaling $34.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trott Family Philanthropies Inc Chicago, IL | Endowment Grant - See Statement Attached | $25,176,597 |
| Trott Family Philanthropies Inc Chicago, IL | Endowment Grant - See Statement Attached | $4,532,740 |
| rootED Alliance Inc Chicago, IL | See Expenditure Responsibility Statement | $1,250,000 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | Athletics Excellence Fund | $1,000,000 |
| rootED Alliance Inc Chicago, IL | See Expenditure Responsibility Statement | $800,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis St. Louis, MO | rootEd Scholarship Program | $476,700 |
| Center for Strategic International Studie Washington, DC | 2020 Annual Fund | $275,000 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Cleveland, OH | Cosgrove Transformation Campaign | $200,000 |
| Caron Treatment Centers Wernersville, PA | Recovery for Life Celebration | $50,000 |
| North Shore Country Day School Winnetka, IL | 2020 Centennial Campaign | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2021 filing reports 21 grants; the 2020 filing reports 40.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $2,395,873 | $34,243,706 | $33,984,712 | 21 | $2,372,990 | $371,123 |
| 2020 | $20,309,425 | $2,112,579 | $9,099,315 | $8,998,911 | 40 | $2,177,230 | $1,215,616 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Trott Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $371K for 2021 — 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 foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for a range of organizations, including universities, schools, scholarship programs, and health care organizations. For example, the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis says it supports students with financial need through scholarships, interest-free loans, and student services. North Shore Country Day School describes its work as independent education with an emphasis on academic excellence and participation in academics, athletics, arts, and activities.
Grantmaking
In 2021, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $33,984,712. The median grant was $50,000; grants ranged from $2,000 to $25,176,597. The largest awards included two grants to Trott Family Philanthropies Inc. of $25,176,597 and $4,532,740, both for endowment purposes. Other notable grants were $1,250,000 and $800,000 to rootED Alliance Inc.; $1,000,000 to Ohio State University for its Athletics Excellence Fund; and $476,700 to the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis for its rootEd Scholarship Program. The foundation also gave $200,000 to Cleveland Clinic Foundation for its Cosgrove Transformation Campaign and $50,000 to North Shore Country Day School for its 2020 Centennial Campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2021 filing lists Byron D. Trott and Tina L. Trott as part-time trustees, and Kimbeth Coventry as executive director.
The Trott Family Foundation is led by Kimbeth L. Coventry, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 3 officers listed in 2021 is compensated.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Kimbeth L. Coventry
Executive Director
Director & Full Time → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$132K (2021)
Byron D. Trott
Trustee & Part Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tina L. Trott
Trustee & Part Time
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $132K, to Kimbeth Coventry (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Trott Family Foundation
How much does The Trott Family Foundation give each year?
The Trott Family Foundation gave $34.0M across 21 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $9.0M across 40 grants.
What is The Trott Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Trott Family Foundation's median grant in 2021 was $50,000, and its average grant was $1,618,320, across 21 grants on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Trott Family Foundation give grants?
The Trott Family Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (9 grants) and Winnetka, IL (2 grants).
Does The Trott Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 14% of The Trott Family Foundation's 2021 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Trott Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Trott Family Foundation's largest 2021 grantees include Trott Family Philanthropies Inc ($29,709,337 across 2 grants), rootED Alliance Inc ($2,050,000 across 2 grants) and Ohio State University ($1,000,000), according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2021 grant dollars.
What does The Trott Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed grants show support for a range of organizations, including universities, schools, scholarship programs, and health care organizations. For example, the Scholarship Foundation of St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Trott Family Foundation?
The foundation stated in its 2020 filing that it made 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 ↑
How much is The Trott Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2021, The Trott Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $371K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Trott Family Foundation's EIN?
The Trott Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3919816. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Does The Trott Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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