Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial
Oak Park, Illinois · EIN 597229565 · Private foundation
Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial is a Illinois-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $1.7M in giving and $29.8M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 110 grants for Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial funds
Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial's giving carries a documented focus on disability services, faith-based (christian), health care, higher education, housing & homelessness.
Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, hispanic communities, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation SUPPORT | Oak Park, IL | $316K | 2023 |
| Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation SUPPORT | Oak Park, IL | $313K | 2022 |
| Kott Gerentology Institute SUPPORT | Oak Park, IL | $280K | 2017 |
How to apply for funding from Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial
From Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:
Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at kotttrust.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial
- Does Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial accept grant applications?
- Yes — Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
- What does Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial fund?
- Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial's grants focus on disability services. Example recipients include Oak Park River Forest Community Foundation, Kott Gerentology Institute. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial give in grants?
- Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $1.7M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.5M over 110 grants.
- Where is Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial located?
- Russell & Josephine Kott Memorial is based in Oak Park, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 597229565.
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