Trott Family Philanthropies Inc
Trott Family Philanthropies Inc is a private foundation based in Chicago, Illinois. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations including universities, a scholarship foundation, a museum, a memorial foundation, a health care organization, and a social-change foundation.
Trott Family Philanthropies Inc at a glance
In short: Trott Family Philanthropies Inc gave $17.4M across 77 grants in 2024 (avg $226K), top state Illinois. 54% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,417,443
- +5.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 77
- +18.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $226,201
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $98,065,371
- +20.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 54% first-time grantees (32 of 59, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Illinois (22% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Trott Family Philanthropies Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: C/O Robbins 180 N Stetson Ste 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 Trott Family Philanthropies Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Chicago ($2.6M across 8 grants). Together the top 10 received $9.2M.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($464,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
228 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 93 grants of 228 (41%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Illinois recipients received 22% of grant dollars, Missouri 10%, and Ohio, Virginia, and New York 8% each. Grants also went to organizations in other states, including Louisiana and Texas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 77 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Trott Family Philanthropies Inc open to new grantees?
54%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 32 of 59 grantees (54%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $208K; repeat grants $398K. How we count
Medians: $200K first-time, $200K repeat.
- 46% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 114% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 348% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8.1M (2021) to $17.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 77 grants totaling $17.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis St. Louis, MO | RootEd Scholarship | $1,094,626 |
| National World War II Museum Inc New Orleans, LA | David W. Trott Liberation Pavilion | $1,000,000 |
| Ohio State University Foundation Columbus, OH | For the Schumaker Sports Center | $1,000,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Careers in Business | $700,000 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Trott Emerging Business Leaders | $700,000 |
| American Overseas Memorial Day Foundation Valhalla, NY | Battle of the Bulge Digital Exhibit, Bastogne | $500,000 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | To Support The Tina Trott Chair in Integrative Hea | $500,000 |
| Stand Together Foundation Arlington, VA | The Phoenix and CarePortal | $500,000 |
| The University of Texas MD Anderson Cance Houston, TX | To support the children's oncology treatment and r | $500,000 |
| Horatio Alger Association of Distinguishe Alexandria, VA | Endowment (2021) | $400,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,065,371 | $35,191,641 | $18,285,281 | $17,417,443 | 77 | $17,896,902 | $28,504,221 | $5,140,028 |
| 2023 | $81,158,365 | $14,401,070 | $17,112,556 | $16,521,190 | 65 | $16,859,256 | $7,593,306 | $4,900,183 |
| 2022 | $83,869,851 | $79,523,768 | $10,608,551 | $9,943,383 | 50 | $10,222,948 | $23,405,566 | $3,419,507 |
| 2021 | $16,454,634 | $30,290,007 | $8,513,450 | $8,127,465 | 36 | $6,306,009 | $2,642,813 | $1,585,455 |
| 2020 | $1,327,677 | $2,047,441 | — | — | — | — | — | $38,571 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Trott Family Philanthropies Inc reported a distributable amount of $5.1M for 2024 — 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 is provided. The 2024 grants show support for scholarships, higher education and career programs, health care, museums and memorial exhibits, and social-change work. These are areas reflected in its grants, not stated foundation priorities.
Grantees describe their own missions in varied terms. The Ohio State University Foundation says it raises funds and manages endowments and planned gifts for the benefit of an individual recipient The University of Chicago describes its mission as sustaining excellence in communicating and creating knowledge and fostering a dynamic community of scholars and students. Northwestern University says it is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research, and students’ personal and intellectual growth in a diverse academic community. Stand Together Foundation describes itself as a philanthropic community that empowers changemakers and social entrepreneurs through innovative approaches to social change.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 77 grants totaling $17,417,443. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $1,094,626, with a median of $200,000.
Among its largest 2024 grants were $1,094,626 to the Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis for the RootEd Scholarship; $1,000,000 each to the National World War II Museum for the David W. Trott Liberation Pavilion and to the Ohio State University Foundation for the Schumaker Sports Center; and two $700,000 grants to the University of Chicago, for Careers in Business and Trott Emerging Business Leaders. Other large grants included $500,000 to the American Overseas Memorial Day Foundation for a Battle of the Bulge digital exhibit in Bastogne, $500,000 to Northwestern University to support the Tina Trott Chair in Integrative Health, and $500,000 to Stand Together Foundation for The Phoenix and CarePortal.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Kimbeth Coventry as executive director; Byron Trott as president; Megan Trott as secretary; David Trott as treasurer; and Tina Trott and Abby Trott as directors.
Trott Family Philanthropies Inc is led by Kimbeth Coventry, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kimbeth Coventry
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
$172K (2021) → $281K (2024)
Byron Trott
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Abby Trott
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tina Trott
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Trott
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Megan Trott
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $281K, to Kimbeth Coventry (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Trott Family Philanthropies Inc
How much does Trott Family Philanthropies Inc give each year?
Trott Family Philanthropies Inc gave $17.4M across 77 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $16.5M across 65 grants.
What is Trott Family Philanthropies Inc's typical grant size?
Trott Family Philanthropies Inc's median grant in 2024 was $200,000, and its average grant was $226,201, across 77 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Trott Family Philanthropies Inc that year got $208K on average.
Where does Trott Family Philanthropies Inc give grants?
Trott Family Philanthropies Inc's top state is Illinois, with 22% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (10%) and Ohio (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (12 grants), New York, NY (6 grants), Alexandria, VA (4 grants) and St. Louis, MO (3 grants).
Does Trott Family Philanthropies Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 10% of Trott Family Philanthropies Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 77) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Stars College Network Program" (32 grants) and "Stars Pilot Virtual Counselor Program" (4 grants).
Who are Trott Family Philanthropies Inc's largest grantees?
Trott Family Philanthropies Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Chicago ($2,583,334 across 8 grants), Scholarship Foundation of St Louis ($1,094,626) and National World War II Museum Inc ($1,000,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($464,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Trott Family Philanthropies Inc?
Trott Family Philanthropies Inc reported $98.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17.9M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5.1M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Trott Family Philanthropies Inc fund?
No mission statement is provided. The 2024 grants show support for scholarships, higher education and career programs, health care, museums and memorial exhibits, and social-change work. These are areas reflected in its grants, not stated foundation priorities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Trott Family Philanthropies Inc?
The foundation 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 Trott Family Philanthropies Inc's EIN?
Trott Family Philanthropies Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3003942. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Trott Family Philanthropies Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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