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Filing year 2024

George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation

River Forest, Illinois·EIN 36-3501183·NTEE T20 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations·501(c)(3)

* Sector derived from filing type (Form 990-PF), not IRS-assigned

Total revenue
$67k
Total assets
$1.2M
Total expenses
$82k
Reported officers
4

Reported officers (all unpaid)

No paid executives reported in 2024. George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation reported 4 unpaid officers and board members on its 990-PF.

Dir/pres/treasurer
Secretary
Director
Director / Vice President

Grants paid

Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.

Total granted

$76k

Itemized grants

21

Median grant

$2k

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Grace Lutheran SchoolRiver Forest, ILTo provide educational scholarships, textbooks, classroom supplies.$14k
Grace Lutheran ChurchRiver Forest, ILTo provide ministry & staff support.$12k
WTTW WFMTChicago, ILLiving curious fund and exceptional programming.$10k
Harmony Community CaresChicago, ILFood Pantry & Education Program for the Underprivileged.$10k
Northshore Concert BandEvanston, ILTo support music education outreach, recorded works, commissions & leadership fund.$5k
Operation Walk ChicagoBuffalo Grove, ILBringing mobility to underserved populations in the world.$5k
Lutheran Child and Family Services (LCFS)Oak Brook Terrace, ILSupporting social services to children & families in need.$3k
Northwestern University Kellog School of MgmtChicago, ILSupporting education programs, research and scholarships.$3k
First Presbyterian Church of River ForestRiver Forest, ILTo support the church & youth ministry.$3k
Greater Chicago Food DepositoryChicago, ILTo help fight hunger.$2k
Chicagoland Lutheran Education FoundationBenenville, ILEducational Scholarships, Textbooks, Classroom Supplies, Furniture & Equipment$2k
Harmony Community ChurchChicago, ILTo provide church & youth ministry support.$2k
Infant Welfare SocietyOak Park, ILTo support medical, dental & social services for children.$2k
Phil's FriendsRoselle, ILSupporting social services for cancer patients.$1k
Chicago Gay Men's ChorusChicago, ILSupporting choral music$500
Chicago Therapy CollectiveChicago, ILPromoting citywide action to alleviate LGBTQIA2S mental health disparities and advance queer liberation through healing, learning, and cultural change.$500
Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago FoundationCarol Stream, ILSupporting children healthcare and research.$500
Misericordia HomeChicago, ILTo provide residential care for the disabled.$500
Navy PierChicago, ILTo support arts and culture.$500
Lawndale Christian HealthChicago, ILTo support the 40th anniversary gala.$500
City BureauChicago, ILBringing people together to produce media that is impactful, equitable and responsive to the public.$250
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Financial trend

Revenue and expenses over time

George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.

RevenueExpenses
$105k
$88k
2023
$67k
$82k
2024
Total revenue and total expenses from IRS Form 990 filings.

This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.

Sector benchmark

What Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking executives earn in Illinois

George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation reported no executive compensation in its latest filing. For context, the highest-paid executive at a comparable philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organization in Illinois earns a median of $20,738.

25th percentile
$7k
Median
$20,738
75th percentile
$60k
90th percentile
$148k

These are philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 2,342 organizations across 2,342 filings (2021 – 2024).

See full Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking pay data for Illinois
FAQ

Common questions about George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation

What are George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation's revenue and expenses?

In 2024, George and Arlene Rusch Memorial Foundation reported $67k in total revenue and $82k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.