Private foundation · EIN 36-3990047 · Wilmette, Illinois · Religion

Trotter Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $225K total, median $113K. 100% of grants stayed in Illinois.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
2
$225K
Median grant
$113K
Stays in IL
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2025

2 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Friends of Morton SchoolChicago, ILGeneral purpose$125K
The Trotter ProjectSt Charles, ILGeneral purpose$100K

About this foundation

Trotter Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmette, Illinois, administered in care of Don-Lee a Trotter, tax-exempt since 1995. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Trotter Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Trotter Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $225K across 2 grants, a median of $113K.

Where does Trotter Family Foundation give?

Illinois (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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