George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation
Private foundation · River Forest, IL · EIN 36-3501183 · reported 2025
18grants reported
$2,000median award
$500lower quartile
$500smallest grant
$89Ktotal paid
2states reached
This foundation funds faith-based organizations. 6 of its 18 reported grants went to churches, ministries or other religious organizations, $34K in total. That is what it paid, not what it says in a policy.
Who they funded
| Recipient and stated purpose | Where | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wttw Wfmt Supporting public radio and the mind the gap initiative. | Chicago, IL | $22,100 |
| Grace Lutheran School To provide educational scholarships, textbooks, classroom supplies. | River Forest, IL | $13,500 |
| Harmony Community Cares Food Pantry & Education Program for the Underprivileged. | Chicago, IL | $13,000 |
| Grace Lutheran Church To provide ministry & staff support. | River Forest, IL | $12,500 |
| Northshore Concert Band To support music education outreach, recorded works, commissions & leadership fund. | Evanston, IL | $5,000 |
| Operation Walk Chicago Bringing mobility to underserved populations in the world. | Buffalo Grove, IL | $5,000 |
| Lutheran Child and Family Services (lcfs) Supporting social services to children & families in need. | Oak Brook Terrace, IL | $3,000 |
| Northwestern University Kellog School of Mgmt Supporting education programs, research and scholarships. | Evanston, IL | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Support healthcare under urgent circumstances in Ukraine. | New York, NY | $2,000 |
| Chicagoland Lutheran Education Foundation Educational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture & Equipment | Benenville, IL | $2,000 |
| Harmony Community Church To provide church & youth ministry support. | Chicago, IL | $2,000 |
| Infant Welfare Society To support medical, dental & social services for children. | Oak Park, IL | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of River Forest To support the church & youth ministry. | River Forest, IL | $1,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union To defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the US Constitution and law | New York, NY | $500 |
| Center on Halstead Supporting LGBTQ+ health, wellness and cultural enrichment. | Chicago, IL | $500 |
| Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation Supporting children healthcare and research. | Chicago, IL | $500 |
| Misericordia Home To provide residential care for the disabled. | Chicago, IL | $500 |
| Navy Pier To support arts and culture. | Chicago, IL | $500 |
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