Harry R & Gertrude Zweifel Trust
Accepts applications
Harry R & Gertrude Zweifel Trust is a private foundation in Freeport, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$13,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$1,000
- Assets$500,015
Giving in 2025 was down from $16,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,000 | 8 | $414,086 |
| 2024 | $16,000 | 8 | $434,876 |
| 2025 | $13,000 | 13 | $500,015 |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2025 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
| Contact | Harry R and Gertrude Zweifel Trust Post Office Box 584, Freeport, IL 61032 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (815) 235-1212 |
| What to submit | Write to above address for inquiries. |
| Deadlines | May 1st of expected graduation year. |
| Restrictions | Awards are available to students who have graduated from Orangeville High School in Orangeville, Illinois, whose past achievements include a final G.P.A. of 3.5 or higher and prior community service of at least 45 hours during their high school career. |
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 13 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | Award | $1,000 |
| Individual | Award | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James R Setterstrom
- Tonya Barr
- Teresa Gahm
Questions people ask
Does Harry R & Gertrude Zweifel Trust accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: May 1st of expected graduation year.
How much does Harry R & Gertrude Zweifel Trust give?
$13,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Harry R & Gertrude Zweifel Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists James R Setterstrom (Trustee), Tonya Barr (Trustee) and Teresa Gahm (Trustee).