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Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation

Preselected recipients only Encino, California · EIN 954113690

Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation is a private foundation in Encino, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $370,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $50,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

Giving in 2023 was down from $460,000 the year before.

5% of its 2023 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$460,00027$7.0 million
2023$370,00020$7.0 million

How to apply

Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California.

StateGrantsAmount
California16$290,000
Montana1$25,000
Pennsylvania1$25,000
New York1$20,000
Massachusetts1$10,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 20 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA
General$50,000
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Center
Culver City, CA
General$25,000
Jewish Big Brothersbig Sisters
Los Angeles, CA
General$25,000
The Vital Ground Foundation
Missoula, MT
General$25,000
Israel Guide Dog Center
Washington, PA
General$25,000
American Friends Israel Philharmonic
New York, NY
General$20,000
Jfssova
Van Nuys, CA
General$20,000
Shadows Fund Incorporated
Lompoc, CA
General$20,000
A Place Called Home
Los Angeles, CA
General$15,000
Children of the Night
Los Angeles, CA
General$15,000
Fulfillment Funds
Los Angeles, CA
General$15,000
Harmony Project
Los Angeles, CA
General$15,000
Lapd Academy Magnet Schools
Los Angeles, CA
General$15,000
Organization-Needs for the Elderly
Van Nuys, CA
General$15,000
Westside Food Bank
Santa Monica, CA
General$15,000
Wheels for Humanity
Chatsworth, CA
General$15,000
Camera
Boston, MA
General$10,000
CHP11-99 Foundation
Costa Mesa, CA
General$10,000
La Family Housing
North Hollywood, CA
General$10,000
Student Health Services
Los Angeles, CA
General$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation give?

$370,000 in tax year 2023, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.

Who runs Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists John Ziegler MD (Director), Richard Corleto Esq (Director) and Ronald Ziegler (Director).

What does Ruthallen Ziegler Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, health and education.

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