Zurn Foundation Inc (Fka Rexnord Foundation Inc)
Historical FunderMilwaukee, Wisconsin · EIN 39-6042029 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$561K
Organizations funded115
Typical grant$500
Total assets$4.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100 and $2,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Zurn Foundation |
|---|---|
| Address | 511 W Freshwater Way, Milwaukee WI 53204 |
| Phone | 4148080100 |
| Form and materials | Application form and essay score report of ACT and or SAT and official high school transcripts. |
| Deadlines | March 1 2025 |
| Restrictions | Child Stepchild of active FT Zurn Elkay Water Solutions domestic U.S. associate with 3.3 GPA or above. |
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
60% of grants went outside Wisconsin.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Way Of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha County | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $168,855 |
| American Cancer Society Inc | Chicago, IL | Grant | $129,708 |
| Hunger Task Force Inc | West Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $69,260 |
| United Community Center | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $25,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $20,000 |
| Next Door Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $18,000 |
| MKE Fellows | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $10,000 |
| Campbell University | Buies Creek, NC | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| North Carolina State University | Raleigh, NC | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Hunger Task Force Inc | West Milwaukee, WI | Human services | $5,200 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $5,000 |
| Call in the Cavalry Inc | Durham, NC | Other | $5,000 |
| Omprakash Inc | Seattle, WA | Human Services | $5,000 |
| St Mary Congregation | Hales Corners, WI | Religion | $5,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center Inc | Milwaukee, WI | Human Services | $4,950 |
| Cuesta College | San Luis Obispo, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Azusa Pacific University | Azusa, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Penn State Behrend | Erie, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Saginaw Valley State University | Saginaw, MI | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University Of California Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Washington University St Louis | St Louis, MO | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul of Wa | New Berlin, WI | Human Services | $3,500 |
| Milwaukee School of Engineering | Milwaukee, WI | Education | $2,750 |
| Guest House Of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood Art House | Erie, PA | Grant | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank Of NW PA | Erie, PA | Grant | $2,500 |
| Bryant And Stratton College | Buffalo, NY | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Florida Southern College | Lakeland, FL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Kennesaw State University | Kennesaw, GA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Marquette University | Milwaukee, WI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Ohio University | Athens, OH | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Education | $2,000 |
| The Young Mens Christian Associatio | Raleigh, NC | Human Services | $2,000 |
| University of Illinois | Chicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University Of La Verne | La Verne, CA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of North Carolina at Cha | Chapel Hill, NC | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University Of Wisconsin La Crosse | La Crosse, WI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Zoological Society of Milwaukee | Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $2,000 |
| Special Spaces Inc | Knoxville, TN | Human Services | $1,945 |
| Avery Coonley School | Downers Grove, IL | Education | $1,500 |
| Bel Canto Chrorus of Milwaukee Inc | Franklin, WI | Art Humanities | $1,285 |
| St John Vianney Church | Brookfield, WI | Religion | $1,200 |
| Northwestern University | Evanston, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| UNCF Houston | Houston, TX | Education | $1,000 |
| University of Notre Dame DU LAC | Notre Dame, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Just One More Ministry Inc | Glendale, WI | Other | $1,000 |
| Readers 2 Leaders | Dallas, TX | Youth | $1,000 |
| Impact 100 Greater Milwaukee Inc | Brookfield, WI | Human Services | $550 |
| American National Red Cross | Washington, DC | Health | $513 |
| Nicolet High School Foundation Inc | Glendale, WI | Education | $500 |
| University of Wisconsin Superior | Superior, WI | Education | $500 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition of | Manchester, NH | Youth | $500 |
| Lone Oak ISD Education Foundation | Lone Oak, TX | Grant | $500 |
| Mr Bobs under the Bridge | Grafton, WI | Grant | $500 |
| Seeds of Love | Folsom, CA | Human Services | $500 |
| St Joan of Arc Congregation | Nashotah, WI | Other | $500 |
| The Salvation Army | Brookhaven, GA | Human Services | $500 |
| Philips Exeter Academy | Exeter, NH | Education | $400 |
Showing the 60 largest of 115 grants to organizations.
The return also lists 12 grants to individuals. We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $561,288 | 191 |
| 2023 | $512,591 | 133 |
| 2022 | $581,833 | 126 |
| 2020 | $659,720 | 163 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 19, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600519349100300
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 39-6042029
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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