Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Muncie, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $800,916 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $6,250 and the largest $240,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$800,916
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$6,250
- Largest grant$240,000
- Assets$18.9 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $772,396 the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $678,005 | 21 | $16.8 million |
| 2024 | $772,396 | 17 | $17.9 million |
| 2025 | $800,916 | 24 | $18.9 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Richard M Zeigler PO Box 1775, Muncie, IN 47308 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (317) 430-1452, smzfoundation55@gmail.com |
| What to submit | Complete letter of inquiry and grant request application requirements are available on the foundation's website: www.smzfoundation.org |
| Deadlines | February 6 and august 7. See www.smzfoundation.org for additional details |
| Restrictions | Limited to muncie, Delaware co., and the state of Indiana. Horticultural conservation and development, recreational facilities, historical preservation/celebration |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 23 | $795,916 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of Muncie & Delaware County Inc | Cep maintenance endowment fund; funders' forum support; environmental impact fund | $240,000 |
| Community Enhancement Projects Inc | Half urban forester payroll; annual operating support | $140,100 |
| Muncie Children's Museum | Discovery park expansion | $85,000 |
| Muncie Downtown Development Partnership | Muncie three trails music series; summer events | $67,000 |
| Cardinal Greenway Inc | Annual operating support; trail building | $60,000 |
| Red-Tail Land Conservancy | Annual operating support; restoring white river woods | $51,000 |
| Urban Light Community Development | Neighborhood engagement programming | $47,000 |
| Ross Community Center | Rose park beautification | $24,000 |
| Halteman Village Neighborhood Association | Halteman park reviatilization | $20,000 |
| Academy of Model Aeronautics | Timber to tailwinds project | $13,000 |
| Whitely Community Council | Landscape design for centennial resource hub | $10,765 |
| Minnetrista Cultural Center | Annual support; arbor day celebration support | $7,500 |
| Conservation Law Center | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Orchestra Indiana | Annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Strong Cemetery Association | Tree planting | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Indiana annual operating support | $5,000 |
| Earlham Nature Reserve System Earlham College | Prairie expansion | $3,186 |
| Delaware County Historical Society | Annual operating support | $2,500 |
| Muncie-Delaware Clean & Beautiful | Annual operating support | $2,000 |
| 8TWELVE Coalition | Walnut street planter program | $2,000 |
| Muncie Action Plan | Bridge dinner | $1,865 |
| Indiana Historical Society | Annual operating support | $1,500 |
| Indiana State Museum Foundation | Annual operating support | $1,500 |
| Muncie Arts & Culture Council | Mayor's arts awards | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard M Zeigler
- Stefan S Anderson
- John E Worthen
- Marla K Templeton
- Jeanne D Zeigler
- Jennifer Mearns
- Jon Moll
- Malcolm Cairns
- Michael Galliher
Questions people ask
Does Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: February 6 and august 7. See www.smzfoundation.org for additional details.
How much does Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation Inc give?
$800,916 in tax year 2025, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $6,250.
Who runs Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard M Zeigler (President), Stefan S Anderson (Vice President), John E Worthen (Secretary) and Marla K Templeton (Treasurer) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Sherman and Marjorie Zeigler Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, community development and arts and culture.