Zuschlag Family Foundation
Zuschlag Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lafayette, Louisiana. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including churches, a school, human-service organizations, and community and cultural organizations.
Zuschlag Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Zuschlag Family Foundation gave $483K across 26 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Louisiana. 31% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $482,600
- +28.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 26
- -48.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,562
- +147.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $9,752,293
- +513.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 31% first-time grantees (8 of 26, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Louisiana (81% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Zuschlag Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. The filing provides no further application process or materials.
- Contact
Mailing address: 108 Astoria Loop, Lafayette, LA 70508
Phone: (337) 291-3302
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Zuschlag Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Our Lady of Wisdom Church ($142K). Together the top 10 received $421K.
Grant Size Distribution
178 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 172 grants of 178 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, reported grant dollars went to recipients in Louisiana (81%), Kentucky (8%), Texas (7%), Tennessee (4%), and Florida (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 26 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Zuschlag Family Foundation open to new grantees?
31%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 26 grantees (31%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $9K; repeat grants $23K. How we count
Medians: $6K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 42% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−15%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 301% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $359K (2020) to $569K (2021). In 2024 it made 26 grants totaling $483K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Wisdom Church Lafayette, LA | Donation | $141,500 |
| St Pius X Church Lafayette, LA | Semi-Annual Pledge | $60,000 |
| Ascension Episcopal School Lafayette, LA | School Program | $50,000 |
| Dynamic Catholic Erlanger, KY | Donation | $37,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | Donation | $35,000 |
| George & Barbara Bush Foundation College Station, TX | Centennial Campaign | $34,000 |
| Ducks Unlimited Memphis, TN | Donation | $20,000 |
| United Way of Acadiana Lafayette, LA | Annual Pledge | $20,000 |
| Bishop's Service Appeal Lafayette, LA | Donation | $12,500 |
| Cathedral of St John Evangelist Lafayette, LA | Donation | $10,000 |
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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 | $9,752,293 | $8,657,922 | $495,762 | $482,600 | 26 | $482,695 | $144,855 | $160,248 |
| 2023 | $1,590,133 | $592,728 | $383,233 | $375,000 | 50 | $375,250 | $156,025 | $92,470 |
| 2022 | $1,380,638 | $431,694 | $393,429 | $384,215 | 37 | $384,310 | $32,931 | $89,678 |
| 2021 | $1,342,340 | $503,560 | $578,064 | $568,958 | 32 | $568,583 | $93,879 | $94,798 |
| 2020 | $1,416,844 | $369,938 | $368,511 | $358,833 | 33 | — | $36,910 | $75,731 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Zuschlag Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160K 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 listed 2024 grants show support for religious organizations, education, human services, community initiatives, arts and culture, journalism, and other causes. These examples describe the organizations it supported, not stated priorities of the foundation.
Among its grantees, United Way of Acadiana says its mission is to unite people and organizations to create more opportunities for a better life. The Community Foundation of Acadiana says it works to build legacies and improve communities by connecting generous people to causes they care about. Acadiana Center for the Arts says it fosters art and culture through education and outreach, grants and assistance to nonprofits, visual art exhibits, and performances.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 26 grants totaling $482,600. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $141,500, with a median of $7,000. Its largest listed grants included $141,500 to Our Lady of Wisdom Church for a donation; $60,000 to St Pius X Church for a semi-annual pledge; $50,000 to Ascension Episcopal School for a school program; $37,500 to Dynamic Catholic for a donation; and $35,000 to Catholic Charities of Acadiana for a donation. Other listed grants included $34,000 to the George & Barbara Bush Foundation for a centennial campaign, $20,000 each to Ducks Unlimited and United Way of Acadiana, and $10,000 to the Ragin Cajuns Athletic Foundation for a capital campaign.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Elaine Zuschlag, Joseph B Zuschlag, Erin E LeBlanc, and Richard B Zuschlag as trustees.
Zuschlag Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Elaine Zuschlag
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin E. Leblanc
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph B. Zuschlag
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard B. Zuschlag
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Zuschlag Family Foundation
How much does Zuschlag Family Foundation give each year?
Zuschlag Family Foundation gave $483K across 26 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $375K across 50 grants.
What is Zuschlag Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Zuschlag Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $18,562, across 26 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Zuschlag Family Foundation that year got $9K on average.
Where does Zuschlag Family Foundation give grants?
Zuschlag Family Foundation gives mostly in Louisiana: 81% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Kentucky (8%) and Texas (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lafayette, LA (15 grants) and New Orleans, LA (2 grants).
Does Zuschlag Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 26 grants with a stated purpose on Zuschlag Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (17 grants).
Who are Zuschlag Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Zuschlag Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Our Lady of Wisdom Church ($141,500), St Pius X Church ($60,000) and Ascension Episcopal School ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Zuschlag Family Foundation?
Zuschlag Family Foundation reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $483K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $160K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Zuschlag Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its listed 2024 grants show support for religious organizations, education, human services, community initiatives, arts and culture, journalism, and other causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Zuschlag Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Zuschlag Family Foundation's EIN?
Zuschlag Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2364513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Zuschlag Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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