Kurt and Janet Zerrusen Family Foundatio
Accepts applications
Kurt and Janet Zerrusen Family Foundatio is a private foundation in Teutopolis, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $88,433 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $14,216 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$88,433
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$14,216
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.4 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2025 was down from $90,111 the year before.
0% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $88,309 | 6 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $90,111 | 6 | $1.2 million |
| 2025 | $88,433 | 6 | $1.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kurt Zerrusen 14214 E 1420th Ave, Teutopolis, IL 62467 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (217) 240-6201 |
| What to submit | Written request |
| Restrictions | Recipient organizations must be tax exempt. |
What Kurt and Janet Zerrusen Family Foundatio funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 3 | $43,433 |
| Missouri | 1 | $20,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $15,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinal Glennon Hospital | To further its exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Catholic Charities | To further its exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| St Jude for Children | To further its exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Effingham County Fish | To further its exempt purpose | $13,433 |
| Operation Smile | To further its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| St Francis of Assisi Church | To further its exempt purpose | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kurt Zerrusen
- Jamie Zerrusen Buening
- Janet Zerrusen
Questions people ask
Does Kurt and Janet Zerrusen Family Foundatio accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Kurt and Janet Zerrusen Family Foundatio give?
$88,433 in tax year 2025, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $14,216.
Who runs Kurt and Janet Zerrusen Family Foundatio?
Its 2025 filing lists Kurt Zerrusen (President), Jamie Zerrusen Buening (Secretary) and Janet Zerrusen (Treasurer).
What does Kurt and Janet Zerrusen Family Foundatio fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and faith communities.