How to apply
Application form and essay score report of ACT and or SAT and official high school transcripts. Contact: Zurn Foundation, 511 W Freshwater Way, Milwaukee, Wi, 4148080100 Deadlines: March 1 2025 Restrictions: Child Stepchild of active FT Zurn Elkay Water Solutions domestic U.S. associate with 3.3 GPA or above.
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2024
Top 60 of 191 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Way of Greater Milwaukee and Waukesha CountyMilwaukee, WI | Grant | $169K |
| American Cancer Society IncChicago, IL | Grant | $130K |
| Hunger Task Force IncWest Milwaukee, WI | Grant | $69K |
| United Community CenterMilwaukee, WI | Grant | $25K |
| Sojourner Family Peace CenterMilwaukee, WI | Grant | $20K |
| Next Door FoundationMilwaukee, WI | Grant | $18K |
| Mke FellowsMilwaukee, WI | Grant | $10K |
| Campbell UniversityBuies Creek, NC | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC | Scholarship | $6,000 |
| Hunger Task Force IncWest Milwaukee, WI | Human services | $5,200 |
| Big Brothers Big SistersMilwaukee, WI | Grant | $5,000 |
| Call in the Cavalry IncDurham, NC | Other | $5,000 |
| Omprakash IncSeattle, WA | Human Services | $5,000 |
| St Mary CongregationHales Corners, WI | Religion | $5,000 |
| Sojourner Family Peace Center IncMilwaukee, WI | Human Services | $4,950 |
| Cuesta CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Azusa Pacific UniversityAzusa, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Penn State BehrendErie, PA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Saginaw Valley State UniversitySaginaw, MI | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| University of California Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara, CA | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Washington University St LouisSt Louis, MO | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Society of St Vincent de Paul of WaNew Berlin, WI | Human Services | $3,500 |
| Milwaukee School of EngineeringMilwaukee, WI | Education | $2,750 |
| Guest House of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Grant | $2,500 |
| Neighborhood Art HouseErie, PA | Grant | $2,500 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Nw PaErie, PA | Grant | $2,500 |
| Bryant and Stratton CollegeBuffalo, NY | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Columbia College ChicagoChicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Florida Southern CollegeLakeland, FL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Kennesaw State UniversityKennesaw, GA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Kirkwood Community CollegeCedar Rapids, IA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Marquette UniversityMilwaukee, WI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Ohio UniversityAthens, OH | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity Park, PA | Education | $2,000 |
| The Young Mens Christian AssociatioRaleigh, NC | Human Services | $2,000 |
| University of IllinoisChicago, IL | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of la VerneLa Verne, CA | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of North Carolina at ChaChapel Hill, NC | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| University of Wisconsin la CrosseLa Crosse, WI | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Zoological Society of MilwaukeeMilwaukee, WI | Grant | $2,000 |
| Special Spaces IncKnoxville, TN | Human Services | $1,945 |
| Avery Coonley SchoolDowners Grove, IL | Education | $1,500 |
| Bel Canto Chrorus of Milwaukee IncFranklin, WI | Art Humanities | $1,285 |
| St John Vianney ChurchBrookfield, WI | Religion | $1,200 |
| Northwestern UniversityEvanston, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Uncf HoustonHouston, TX | Education | $1,000 |
| University of Notre Dame du LacNotre Dame, IL | Education | $1,000 |
| Just One More Ministry IncGlendale, WI | Other | $1,000 |
| Readers 2 LeadersDallas, TX | Youth | $1,000 |
| Impact 100 Greater Milwaukee IncBrookfield, WI | Human Services | $550 |
| American National Red CrossWashington, DC | Health | $513 |
| Nicolet High School Foundation IncGlendale, WI | Education | $500 |
| University of Wisconsin SuperiorSuperior, WI | Education | $500 |
| For Inspiration and Recognition ofManchester, NH | Youth | $500 |
| Lone Oak Isd Education FoundationLone Oak, TX | Grant | $500 |
| Mr Bobs Under the BridgeGrafton, WI | Grant | $500 |
| Seeds of LoveFolsom, CA | Human Services | $500 |
| St Joan of Arc CongregationNashotah, WI | Other | $500 |
| The Salvation ArmyBrookhaven, GA | Human Services | $500 |
| Philips Exeter AcademyExeter, NH | Education | $400 |
By state: Wisconsin 72 · Illinois 24 · North Carolina 8 · California 14 · Pennsylvania 18 · Washington 2
About this foundation
Zurn Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, administered in care of Patricia Whaley, tax-exempt since 1955. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does Zurn Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Application form and essay score report of ACT and or SAT and official high school transcripts. Deadlines: March 1 2025.
How much does Zurn Foundation Inc give each year?
In tax year 2024 it paid $561K across 191 grants, a median of $100.
Where does Zurn Foundation Inc give?
Wisconsin (72 grants), Illinois (24 grants), North Carolina (8 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.
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