Kurt and Janet Zerrusen Family Foundation
Historical FunderTeutopolis, Illinois · EIN 47-5509533 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$88K
Organizations funded6
Typical grant$13,433
Total assets$1.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | KURT ZERRUSEN |
|---|---|
| Address | 14214 E 1420TH AVE, TEUTOPOLIS IL 62467 |
| Phone | 2172406201 |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | RECIPIENT ORGANIZATIONS MUST BE TAX EXEMPT. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Glennon Hospital | St Louis, MO | To further its exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities | Springfield, IL | To further its exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| St Jude for Children | Memphis, TN | To further its exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Effingham County Fish | Effingham, IL | To further its exempt purpose | $13,433 |
| Operation Smile | Virginia Beach, VA | To further its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi Church | Teutopolis, IL | To further its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $88,433 | 6 |
| 2024 | $90,111 | 6 |
| 2023 | $88,309 | 6 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611319349103771
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-5509533
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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