George And Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 36-3501183

Foundation Overview

Based in River Forest, IL, George And Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation has awarded 158 grants totaling $480,700 to organizations in Maryland, Virginia and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $19,500, with a median award of $2,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$480,700
Total Assets
$1,390,812
Median Grant (all grants)
$2,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
46
Median Grant
$2,000
% Median Grant Growth
+33% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 13%

6 of 46 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Illinois

92% of all grants are concentrated in Illinois, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (46%), River Forest (16%), Evanston (11%).

Funding Trajectory
+17%

Stable funding levels with 17% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
Education + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (29%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into George And Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Wttw Wfmt $11,500 Chicago, IL, US Living Curious Fund And Exceptional Programming. 2023
Harmony Community Cares $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Food Pantry & Education Program For The Underprivileged. 2023
Grace Lutheran Church $6,000 River Forest, IL, US To Provide Ministry & Staff Support. 2023
Greater Chicago Food Depository $1,000 Chicago, IL, US To Help Fight Hunger. 2023
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus $500 Chicago, IL, US Supporting Choral Music 2023
Chicago Therapy Collective $250 Chicago, IL, US Promoting Citywide Action To Alleviate Lgbtqia2s Mental Health Disparities And Advance Queer Liberation Through Healing, Learning, And Cultural Change. 2023
Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation $2,000 Benenville, IL, US Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture & Equipment 2023
First Presbyterian Church Of River Forest $5,000 River Forest, IL, US To Support The Church & Youth Ministry. 2023
Grace Lutheran School $19,500 River Forest, IL, US To Provide Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies. 2023
Harmony Community Church $2,000 Chicago, IL, US To Provide Church & Youth Ministry Support. 2023
Infant Welfare Society $2,000 Oak Park, IL, US To Support Medical, Dental & Social Services For Children. 2023
Lutheran Child And Family Services (Lcfs) $5,000 Oak Brook Terrace, IL, US Supporting Social Services To Children & Families In Need. 2023
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago Foundation $500 Carol Stream, IL, US Supporting Children Healthcare And Research. 2023
Misericordia Home $500 Chicago, IL, US To Provide Residential Care For The Disabled. 2023
Navy Pier $500 Chicago, IL, US To Support Arts And Culture. 2023
Northshore Concert Band $5,000 Evanston, IL, US To Support Music Education Outreach, Recorded Works, Commissions & Leadership Fund. 2023
Northwestern University Kellog School Of Mgmt $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Supporting Education Programs, Research And Scholarships. 2023
Northwestern University Bienen School Of Music $2,000 Evanston, IL, US To Support Music Education And Scholarships. 2023
Operation Walk Chicago $5,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US Bringing Mobility To Underserved Populations In The World. 2023
Phil's Friends $1,000 Roselle, IL, US Supporting Social Services For Cancer Patients. 2023
St John's College $500 Santa Fe, NM, US Supporting College Education And Scholarships. 2023
One Goal $1,100 Chicago, IL, US To Lead The Movement To Transform Postsecondary Advising And Support 2023
City Bureau $250 Chicago, IL, US Bringing People Together To Produce Media That Is Impactful, Equitable And Responsive To The Public. 2023
Wttw Wfmt $11,500 Chicago, IL, US Living Curious Fund And Exceptional Programming. 2023
Harmony Community Cares $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Food Pantry & Education Program For The Underprivileged. 2023
Grace Lutheran Church $6,000 River Forest, IL, US To Provide Ministry & Staff Support. 2023
Greater Chicago Food Depository $1,000 Chicago, IL, US To Help Fight Hunger. 2023
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus $500 Chicago, IL, US Supporting Choral Music 2023
Chicago Therapy Collective $250 Chicago, IL, US Promoting Citywide Action To Alleviate Lgbtqia2s Mental Health Disparities And Advance Queer Liberation Through Healing, Learning, And Cultural Change. 2023
Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation $2,000 Benenville, IL, US Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture & Equipment 2023
First Presbyterian Church Of River Forest $5,000 River Forest, IL, US To Support The Church & Youth Ministry. 2023
Grace Lutheran School $19,500 River Forest, IL, US To Provide Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies. 2023
Harmony Community Church $2,000 Chicago, IL, US To Provide Church & Youth Ministry Support. 2023
Infant Welfare Society $2,000 Oak Park, IL, US To Support Medical, Dental & Social Services For Children. 2023
Lutheran Child And Family Services (Lcfs) $5,000 Oak Brook Terrace, IL, US Supporting Social Services To Children & Families In Need. 2023
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago Foundation $500 Carol Stream, IL, US Supporting Children Healthcare And Research. 2023
Misericordia Home $500 Chicago, IL, US To Provide Residential Care For The Disabled. 2023
Navy Pier $500 Chicago, IL, US To Support Arts And Culture. 2023
Northshore Concert Band $5,000 Evanston, IL, US To Support Music Education Outreach, Recorded Works, Commissions & Leadership Fund. 2023
Northwestern University Kellog School Of Mgmt $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Supporting Education Programs, Research And Scholarships. 2023
Northwestern University Bienen School Of Music $2,000 Evanston, IL, US To Support Music Education And Scholarships. 2023
Operation Walk Chicago $5,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US Bringing Mobility To Underserved Populations In The World. 2023
Phil's Friends $1,000 Roselle, IL, US Supporting Social Services For Cancer Patients. 2023
St John's College $500 Santa Fe, NM, US Supporting College Education And Scholarships. 2023
One Goal $1,100 Chicago, IL, US To Lead The Movement To Transform Postsecondary Advising And Support 2023
City Bureau $250 Chicago, IL, US Bringing People Together To Produce Media That Is Impactful, Equitable And Responsive To The Public. 2023
Doctors Without Borders Usa $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Ukraine Releif 2022
Care Gift Center $1,000 Merrifield, VA, US Ukraine Releif 2022
Harmony Community Cares $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Food Pantry & Education Program For The Underprivileged. 2022
Grace Lutheran Church $7,000 River Forest, IL, US Ministry & Staff Expenses 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Fight Hynger. 2022
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus $500 Chicago, IL, US Choral Music 2022
Chicago Therapy Collective $500 Chicago, IL, US Social Service 2022
Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation $2,000 Benenville, IL, US Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture & Equipment 2022
First Presbyterian Church Of River Forest $5,000 River Forest, IL, US Church & Youth Ministry 2022
Grace Lutheran School $1,000 River Forest, IL, US Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies 2022
Harmony Community Church $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Church & Youth Ministry 2022
Infant Welfare Society $2,500 Oak Park, IL, US Medical, Dental & Social Services For Children 2022
Joni & Friends Chicago $1,000 Oak Brook, IL, US Providing Wheelchairs To The Needy 2022
Lutheran Child And Family Services (lcfs) $5,000 Oak Brook Terrace, IL, US Provide Social Services To Children & Families In Need 2022
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago Foundation $500 Carol Stream, IL, US Children Healthcare & Research 2022
Misericordia Home $500 Chicago, IL, US Residential Care For Disabled 2022
Navy Pier $500 Chicago, IL, US Arts & Culture 2022
Northshore Concert Band $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Music Education Outreach, Recorded Works, Commissions & Leadership Fund 2022
Northwestern University Kellog School Of Mgmt $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Education Programs, Research & Scholorships 2022
Northwestern University Bienen School Of Music $2,000 Evanston, IL, US Music Education & Scholarships 2022
Operation Walk Chicago $5,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US Bringing Mobility To Underserved Populations In The World 2022
Phil's Friends $2,000 Roselle, IL, US Social Services For Cancer Patients 2022
Shriver Center On Poverty Law $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Advocacy & Legal Assistance 2022
St John's College $500 Santa Fe, NM, US College Education & Scholarships 2022
Doctors Without Borders Usa $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Ukraine Releif 2022
Care Gift Center $1,000 Merrifield, VA, US Ukraine Releif 2022
Harmony Community Cares $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Food Pantry & Education Program For The Underprivileged. 2022
Grace Lutheran Church $7,000 River Forest, IL, US Ministry & Staff Expenses 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Fight Hynger. 2022
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus $500 Chicago, IL, US Choral Music 2022
Chicago Therapy Collective $500 Chicago, IL, US Social Service 2022
Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation $2,000 Benenville, IL, US Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture & Equipment 2022
First Presbyterian Church Of River Forest $5,000 River Forest, IL, US Church & Youth Ministry 2022
Grace Lutheran School $1,000 River Forest, IL, US Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies 2022
Harmony Community Church $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Church & Youth Ministry 2022
Infant Welfare Society $2,500 Oak Park, IL, US Medical, Dental & Social Services For Children 2022
Joni & Friends Chicago $1,000 Oak Brook, IL, US Providing Wheelchairs To The Needy 2022
Lutheran Child And Family Services (Lcfs) $5,000 Oak Brook Terrace, IL, US Provide Social Services To Children & Families In Need 2022
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago Foundation $500 Carol Stream, IL, US Children Healthcare & Research 2022
Misericordia Home $500 Chicago, IL, US Residential Care For Disabled 2022
Navy Pier $500 Chicago, IL, US Arts & Culture 2022
Northshore Concert Band $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Music Education Outreach, Recorded Works, Commissions & Leadership Fund 2022
Northwestern University Kellog School Of Mgmt $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Education Programs, Research & Scholorships 2022
Northwestern University Bienen School Of Music $2,000 Evanston, IL, US Music Education & Scholarships 2022
Operation Walk Chicago $5,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US Bringing Mobility To Underserved Populations In The World 2022
Phil's Friends $2,000 Roselle, IL, US Social Services For Cancer Patients 2022
Shriver Center On Poverty Law $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Advocacy & Legal Assistance 2022
St John's College $500 Santa Fe, NM, US College Education & Scholarships 2022
Doctors Without Borders Usa $1,000 Hagerstown, MD, US Ukraine Releif 2022
Care Gift Center $1,000 Merrifield, VA, US Ukraine Releif 2022
Harmony Community Cares $10,000 Chicago, IL, US Food Pantry & Education Program For The Underprivileged. 2022
Grace Lutheran Church $7,000 River Forest, IL, US Ministry & Staff Expenses 2022
Greater Chicago Food Depository $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Fight Hynger. 2022
Chicago Gay Men's Chorus $500 Chicago, IL, US Choral Music 2022
Chicago Therapy Collective $500 Chicago, IL, US Social Service 2022
Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation $2,000 Benenville, IL, US Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture & Equipment 2022
First Presbyterian Church Of River Forest $5,000 River Forest, IL, US Church & Youth Ministry 2022
Grace Lutheran School $1,000 River Forest, IL, US Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies 2022
Harmony Community Church $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Church & Youth Ministry 2022
Infant Welfare Society $2,500 Oak Park, IL, US Medical, Dental & Social Services For Children 2022
Joni & Friends Chicago $1,000 Oak Brook, IL, US Providing Wheelchairs To The Needy 2022
Lutheran Child And Family Services (Lcfs) $5,000 Oak Brook Terrace, IL, US Provide Social Services To Children & Families In Need 2022
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago Foundation $500 Carol Stream, IL, US Children Healthcare & Research 2022
Misericordia Home $500 Chicago, IL, US Residential Care For Disabled 2022
Navy Pier $500 Chicago, IL, US Arts & Culture 2022
Northshore Concert Band $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Music Education Outreach, Recorded Works, Commissions & Leadership Fund 2022
Northwestern University Kellog School Of Mgmt $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Education Programs, Research & Scholorships 2022
Northwestern University Bienen School Of Music $2,000 Evanston, IL, US Music Education & Scholarships 2022
Operation Walk Chicago $5,000 Buffalo Grove, IL, US Bringing Mobility To Underserved Populations In The World 2022
Phil's Friends $2,000 Roselle, IL, US Social Services For Cancer Patients 2022
Shriver Center On Poverty Law $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Advocacy & Legal Assistance 2022
St John's College $500 Santa Fe, NM, US College Education & Scholarships 2022
Chicagoland Lutheran Education Fdn $2,000 Bensenville, IL, US Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture And Equipment 2021
First Presbyterian Church $5,000 River Forest, IL, US Support Church And Youth Ministry 2021
Grace Lutheran Church $13,000 River Forest, IL, US Ministry Staff Seminary Program Expenses, Memorial And Grace School 2021
Grace Lutheran School $2,000 River Forest, IL, US Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture And Equipment 2021
Greater Chicago Food Depository $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Fight Hunger 2021
Harmony Community Cares $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Ministries For The Underprivledged 2021
Harmony Community Church $2,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Church And Youth Ministry 2021
Infant Welfare Society $2,000 Oak Park, IL, US Medical Dental And Social Services 2021
Joni And Friends Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Religious And Spirtual Outreach To The Population 2021
Kellogg School $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Support Programs, Research And Scholarships 2021
Lcfs Of Illinois $5,000 River Forest, IL, US Provide Services To Children And Families In Need 2021
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Children Healtcare And Research 2021
Northshore Concert Bank $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Music Education Outreach, Recorded Works And Commissions And Leadership Fund 2021
Northwestern School Of Music $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Music Education 2021
Operation Walk $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Bring Mobility To Underserved Populations In The World 2021
Phil's Friends $3,000 Roselle, IL, US Care Packages For Cancer Patients 2021
Shriver Center $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Leadership In Achieving Social And Economic Justice For Low-income People 2021
St Johns College $500 Santa Fe, NM, US Support Of Scholarship Funding For Undergraduate Students. 2021
Wwci Wttw And 987 Wfmt $6,000 Chicago, IL, US Public Television 2021
Chicago Therapy Collective $500 Chicago, IL, US Create Safe, Just And Inclusive Neighborhoods In Chicago 2021
Chicagoland Lutheran Education Fdn $2,000 Bensenville, IL, US Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture And Equipment 2020
First Presbyterian Church $5,000 River Forest, IL, US Support Church And Youth Ministry 2020
Grace Lutheran Church $12,500 River Forest, IL, US Ministry Staff Seminary Program Expenses, Memorial And Grace School 2020
Grace Lutheran School $1,000 River Forest, IL, US Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture And Equipment 2020
Greater Chicago Food Depository $3,000 Chicago, IL, US Fight Hunger 2020
Harmony Community Cares $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Ministries For The Underprivledged 2020
Harmony Community Church $12,500 Chicago, IL, US Support Church And Youth Ministry 2020
Infant Welfare Society $2,000 Oak Park, IL, US Medical Dental And Social Services 2020
Joni And Friends Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Religious And Spirtual Outreach To The Population 2020
Kellogg School $5,000 Evanston, IL, US Support Programs, Research And Scholarships 2020
Lcfs Of Illinois $5,000 River Forest, IL, US Provide Services To Children And Families In Need 2020
Lurie Children's Hospital Of Chicago $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Support Children Healtcare And Research 2020
My Block My Hood My City $500 Chicago, IL, US Serving Underprivledged Youth 2020
Northshore Concert Bank $3,000 Evanston, IL, US Music Education Outreach, Recorded Works And Commissions And Leadership Fund 2020
Northwestern School Of Music $1,000 Evanston, IL, US Music Education 2020
Operation Walk $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Bring Mobility To Underserved Populations In The World 2020
Phil's Friends $5,000 Roselle, IL, US Care Packages For Cancer Patients 2020
Shriver Center $1,000 Chicago, IL, US Leadership In Achieving Social And Economic Justice For Low-income People 2020
St Johns College $500 Santa Fe, NM, US Support Of Scholarship Funding For Undergraduate Students. 2020
Wwci Wttw And 987 Wfmt $5,000 Chicago, IL, US Public Television 2020

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Contact Information

Official contact details for George And Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.

EIN 36-3501183
Website N/A
Address 1321 WILLIAM ST River Forest, IL 60305-1148

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee George And Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Dir/pres/treasurer David Zyer
Director / Vice President Connie Zyer
Secretary Constance Felten
Director Elizabeth Zyer

Forms 990-PF

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  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.