Kazrus Foundation
Kazrus Foundation is a private foundation based in Southfield, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations serving young people, people experiencing hardship, and communities in need.
Kazrus Foundation at a glance
In short: Kazrus Foundation gave $809K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), top state District of Columbia. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $809,309
- -72.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -84.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $80,931
- +76.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $87,500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (25% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Kazrus Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. The foundation stated that it wound down operations in 2024 by distributing all remaining assets to Akrotech High School.
- Contact
Mailing address: Plante Moran Trust Na PO Box 3910, Southfield, MI 48037
Phone: (866) 846-3600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Kazrus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Kidsave International ($200K). Together the top 10 received $809K.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 160 grants of 204 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in multiple states. By share of grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were Washington, DC (25%), Georgia (22%), Ohio (18%), New York (12%), and Texas (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Kazrus Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 10 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. How we count
- 100% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 209% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $223K (2019) to $3.0M (2023). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $809K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kidsave International Washington, DC | General Fund | $200,000 |
| North Point Ministries Alpharetta, GA | Be Rich Campaign - North Point Community Church | $175,000 |
| Covenant House New York, NY | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry Cleveland, OH | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Mercy Ships Lindale, TX | General Fund | $100,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | General Fund, Heal Our Patriots | $75,000 |
| Akrotech High School Adrian, OH | General Fund | $40,309 |
| Adrian College Adrian, MI | General Fund | $10,000 |
| One Bistro Inc Xenia, OH | General Fund | $5,000 |
| Silver Lake Conference Center Sharon, CT | General Fund | $4,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $13,981 | $828,770 | $809,309 | 10 | $817,500 | $5,789 | $10,143 |
| 2023 | $814,993 | $2,663,578 | $3,047,791 | $2,976,500 | 65 | $2,983,319 | $2,656,506 | $76,391 |
| 2022 | $1,200,126 | $2,214,157 | $2,643,213 | $2,617,000 | 55 | $2,623,866 | $2,206,681 | $218,440 |
| 2021 | $1,626,172 | $891,376 | $282,386 | $262,000 | 38 | $269,420 | $526,269 | $287,331 |
| 2020 | $1,371,669 | $585,069 | $257,755 | $240,400 | 36 | — | $222,735 | $250,229 |
| 2019 | $1,404,583 | $674,959 | $239,407 | $223,250 | 35 | — | $220,801 | $227,717 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Kazrus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. Kidsave International says it works to connect older children in foster care and orphanages with caring adults, including prospective mentors and adoptive families. Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry describes its work as serving people who are oppressed, forgotten, or hurting through guardianship, housing and shelter, workforce development, and youth resiliency services.
Samaritan’s Purse describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine. Akrotech High School says it provides educational services to students in grades 9–12. Adrian College describes itself as a private liberal arts college offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. One Bistro says it provides relief to people who are poor and hungry and supports local farms.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 10 grants totaling $809,309. Grant amounts ranged from $4,000 to $200,000, with a median grant of $87,500. The largest awards included $200,000 to Kidsave International, $175,000 to North Point Ministries, and $100,000 each to Covenant House, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, and Mercy Ships. The Kidsave grant was for its general fund; the grants to Covenant House, Lutheran Metropolitan Ministry, and Mercy Ships were also for general funds. The North Point Ministries grant was for the “Be Rich Campaign - North Point Community Church.”
The foundation also awarded $75,000 to Samaritan’s Purse, $40,309 to Akrotech High School, $10,000 to Adrian College, $5,000 to One Bistro, and $4,000 to Silver Lake Conference Center. Its filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Susan Dudas as president and David Dudas as secretary and treasurer.
Kazrus Foundation is led by Susan Dudas, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Susan Dudas
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Dudas
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Betty Dancey Godard (2019–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Kazrus Foundation
How much does Kazrus Foundation give each year?
Kazrus Foundation gave $809K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.0M across 65 grants.
What is Kazrus Foundation's typical grant size?
Kazrus Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $87,500, and its average grant was $80,931, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Kazrus Foundation give grants?
Kazrus Foundation's top state is District of Columbia, with 25% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (22%) and Ohio (18%).
Does Kazrus Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 90% of Kazrus Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Kazrus Foundation's largest grantees?
Kazrus Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Kidsave International ($200,000), North Point Ministries ($175,000) and Covenant House ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
What does Kazrus Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations whose own missions span several areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Kazrus Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Kazrus Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Kazrus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Kazrus Foundation's EIN?
Kazrus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1762096. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Kazrus Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 18, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Kazrus Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/kazrus-foundation-morg_8d48c35b176846e68a61a5b27613c9fc
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