George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation
Invitation OnlyRiver Forest, Illinois · EIN 36-3501183 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$89K
Organizations funded18
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $500 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wttw Wfmt | Chicago, IL | Supporting public radio and the mind the gap initiative. | $22,100 |
| Grace Lutheran School | River Forest, IL | To provide educational scholarships, textbooks, classroom supplies. | $13,500 |
| Harmony Community Cares | Chicago, IL | Food Pantry & Education Program for the Underprivileged. | $13,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church | River Forest, IL | To provide ministry & staff support. | $12,500 |
| Northshore Concert Band | Evanston, IL | To support music education outreach, recorded works, commissions & leadership fund. | $5,000 |
| Operation Walk Chicago | Buffalo Grove, IL | Bringing mobility to underserved populations in the world. | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Child and Family Services (LCFS) | Oak Brook Terrace, IL | Supporting social services to children & families in need. | $3,000 |
| Northwestern University Kellog School of Mgmt | Evanston, IL | Supporting education programs, research and scholarships. | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | New York, NY | Support healthcare under urgent circumstances in Ukraine. | $2,000 |
| Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation | Benenville, IL | Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture & Equipment | $2,000 |
| Harmony Community Church | Chicago, IL | To provide church & youth ministry support. | $2,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society | Oak Park, IL | To support medical, dental & social services for children. | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of River Forest | River Forest, IL | To support the church & youth ministry. | $1,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union | New York, NY | To defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the US Constitution and laws, including freedom of speech,… | $500 |
| Center on Halstead | Chicago, IL | Supporting LGBTQ+ health, wellness and cultural enrichment. | $500 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation | Chicago, IL | Supporting children healthcare and research. | $500 |
| Misericordia Home | Chicago, IL | To provide residential care for the disabled. | $500 |
| Navy Pier | Chicago, IL | To support arts and culture. | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,600 | 18 |
| 2024 | $76,250 | 21 |
| 2023 | $84,100 | 23 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611209349101031
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 36-3501183
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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