Francis Kerscher Foundation
Historical FunderSun City Center, Florida · EIN 39-6094544 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50 and $300.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JOHN KERSCHER |
|---|---|
| Address | 2144 HAILSTONE CIRCLE, SUN CITY CENTER FL 33573 |
| Phone | 3124153000 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING, STATE REASONS FOR GIFT OR GRANT |
| Deadlines | BEFORE DECEMBER 31ST |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
91% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ascension Wisconsin Foundation | Brookfield, WI | Charitable | $10,100 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $7,945 |
| Catholic Foundation for the Diocese of Green Bay Inc | Green Bay, WI | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Roncalli Catholic Schools | Manitowoc, WI | Education | $2,000 |
| Friends of St Patrick's | Reedsville, WI | Religion | $1,050 |
| Alliance Defending Freedom | Scottsdale, AZ | Charitable | $300 |
| International Swimming Hall of Fame | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $300 |
| St Catherine's High School | Racine, WI | Education | $200 |
| Alano Society | Manitowoc, WI | Charitablecharitable | $150 |
| St Jude Children's Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable | $150 |
| Notre Dame Academy | Green Bay, WI | Education | $100 |
| Racine Catholic Schools | Racine, WI | Education | $100 |
| Sisters of St Francis of Assisi | St Francis, WI | Education | $100 |
| All Saints Catholic Schools | Denmark, WI | Education | $50 |
| Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation | Center City, MN | Charitable | $50 |
| In Courage | Manitowoc, WI | Charitable | $50 |
| Lighthouse Recovery Community Center | Manitowoc, WI | Charitable | $50 |
| Manitowoc Public Library | Manitowoc, WI | Education | $50 |
| St John Xxxiii Educational Center | Racine, WI | Education | $50 |
| The Haven of Manitowoc County | Manitowoc, WI | Charitable | $50 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | Staten Island, NY | Charitable | $50 |
| United Way of Manitowoc County | Manitowoc, WI | Charitable | $50 |
| Wisconsin Bike Federation | Milwaukee, WI | Charitable | $50 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $50 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $25,045 | 24 |
| 2024 | $15,564 | 13 |
| 2023 | $8,446 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Aug 3, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202602159349100205
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6094544
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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