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Private foundation · Naperville, IL (gives in Tennessee from out of state)

Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation

Takes applications

Key facts

Grants in Tennessee
1 totaling $7,500
Typical grant
$7,500 to $7,500 (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
A realistic first ask
About $7,500, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
Where it gives
Davidson County · plus 14 grants outside Tennessee
Buildings & equipment
None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
Funds new groups?
Rarely: every Tennessee group it funded in 2025 had also been funded in 2023–2024. Build a relationship before asking.
Total giving that year
$81K

Giving by year

Giving by year from its IRS filings
Tax yearTotal grants paidTo TennesseeTennessee grants
2025$81K$7,5001
2024$74K$10K1
2023$123K—0

How to apply

Contact
Albert j rot · naperville · 6307684298
What to send
Questionnaire - "student needs analysis service" form of a.c.t. To be completed by applicants. The independent a.c.t. Organization forwards completed applications to the rot foundation.
Limits
Students throughout u.s. May apply for aid. Students from high schools in community are given priority.

As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.

Board and officers

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  • Keith A RotPresident
  • Albert J RotVice president
  • Susan E RotTreasurer
  • Brigid M RotSecretary

As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.

Tennessee organizations it funded

Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.

Tennessee grants from Albert J and Susan E Rot Foundation
RecipientWherePurposeAmount
Gary Sinise FoundationNashville, Davidson CountyDonation$7,500

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