E Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind
Accepts applications
E Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind is a private foundation in Greenwich, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.9 million in 3 grants; the typical grant was $3.3 million and the largest $3.6 million. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$9.9 million
- Number of grants3
- Typical grant$3.3 million
- Largest grant$3.6 million
- Assets$10.3 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
100% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 7 | $19.6 million |
| 2024 | $9.9 million | 3 | $10.3 million |
How to apply
| Contact | E Matilda Ziegler Foundation for TH 20 Thorndal Circle, Darien, CT 06820 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (203) 656-8000 |
| What to submit | Written proposal as to need and use of funds |
| Deadlines | Prior to june 30 |
| Restrictions | Programs for the amelioration of the blind |
What E Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Maryland.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland | 1 | $3.6 million |
| New York | 1 | $3.3 million |
| Connecticut | 1 | $3.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Action Fund for Blind | Research "a murine model to investigate vitreous aging"researcj "a murine model to investigate vitreous aging"to care, maintenance, or eduaction of individuals with blindness | $3.6 million |
| Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired | To care, maintenance, or eduaction of individuals with blindness | $3.3 million |
| The Connecticut Institute for the Blind | To care, maintenance, or eduaction of individuals with blindness | $3.0 million |
Officers and trustees
- Philip C Steinkraus
- Eric M Steinkraus
Questions people ask
Does E Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: Prior to june 30.
How much does E Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind give?
$9.9 million in tax year 2024, across 3 grants, with a typical grant of $3.3 million.
Who runs E Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind?
Its 2024 filing lists Philip C Steinkraus (Chairman of the Board) and Eric M Steinkraus (President & Treasurer).
What does E Matilda Ziegler Foundation for the Blind fund?
Based on its grants, mainly disability, science and research and seniors.