Private Foundation

George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation

Based in River Forest, IL, George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation operates as a Private Foundation. The organization reported $175K in revenue, $94K in expenses, $1.3M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 147 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $515K.

EIN: 363501183 River Forest, IL Latest filing: 2025

Total Revenue$175K

Total Expenses$94K

Total Assets$1.3M

Grants Given147

Grant Total$515K

Filing Years2021–2025

Sample Grants Given

WTTW WFMT

Chicago, IL · 2025

Supporting public radio and the mind the gap initiative.

$22,100

Grace Lutheran School

River Forest, IL · 2025

To provide educational scholarships, textbooks, classroom supplies.

$13,500

Harmony Community Cares

Chicago, IL · 2025

Food Pantry & Education Program for the Underprivileged.

$13,000

Grace Lutheran Church

River Forest, IL · 2025

To provide ministry & staff support.

$12,500

Operation Walk Chicago

Buffalo Grove, IL · 2025

Bringing mobility to underserved populations in the world.

$5,000

Showing up to 5 of 147 total records — full history available with membership.

Officers & Directors

Director / Vice President Connie Zyer

Secretary Constance Felten

Dir/Pres/Treasurer David Zyer

Director Elizabeth Zyer

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Top Grant Purposes

To provide educational scholarships, textbooks, classroom supplies.

$46,500 3 grants

MINISTRY STAFF SEMINARY PROGRAM EXPENSES, MEMORIAL AND GRACE SCHOOL

$43,000 3 grants

Food Pantry & Education Program for the Underprivileged.

$43,000 4 grants

SUPPORT CHURCH AND YOUTH MINISTRY

$37,000 6 grants

To provide ministry & staff support.

$30,500 3 grants

Financial Trends

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets
2025	$175K	$94K	$1.3M
2024	$67K	$82K	$1.2M
2023	$105K	$88K	$1.3M
2022	$23K	$67K	$1.2M
2021	$153K	$68K	$1.3M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $153K to $175K (+14%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.3M.

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Grant Geography

Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in IL, MD, NM, NY, VA.

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