Zeigler Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Zeigler Family Foundation is a private foundation in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $576,475 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $251,149. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$576,475
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$251,149
- Assets$31.4 million
- New grantees23%
Giving in 2025 was down from $865,556 the year before.
23% 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 | $182,171 | 21 | $20.4 million |
| 2024 | $865,556 | 22 | $25.0 million |
| 2025 | $576,475 | 22 | $31.4 million |
How to apply
Zeigler Family 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.
What Zeigler Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 17 | $318,605 |
| New York | 1 | $251,149 |
| Florida | 3 | $4,221 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tunnels to Towers Foundation | Harrisburg veterans village - workforce development space | $251,149 |
| Pa Masonic Youth Foundation | John r. Hoffecker vocational and trade scholarship | $120,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Southeastern Pa | Ja finance park simulation scholarship | $50,000 |
| Mitzvah Circle Foundation | Circle of hope sponsorship ($25,000)housewarming event sponsorship ($20,000) | $45,000 |
| Foundation for Free Enterprise Education | Scholarships (42 students) | $29,190 |
| Quakertown Cares | Operations | $20,000 |
| Pillars of Light and Love | So much to give cafe | $15,200 |
| Philadelphia Financial Scholars | General donation | $10,000 |
| Bean Bag Food Program | General donation ($1000)food crawl event sponsorship ($7740) | $8,740 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Zeigler missions fund | $5,000 |
| Foundation for Pottstown Education | General donation | $5,000 |
| Worthwhile Wear | Gala sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Rspa Scholarship Fund | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Bloomsburg University Foundation | Bloom on fund | $2,000 |
| Dunedin Cares Food Pantry | General donation | $2,000 |
| Feast Pantry | General donation | $2,000 |
| Ruth Eckerd Hall | General donation | $2,000 |
| Indian Valley Middle School | Community day sponsorship | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic School | Fundraiser | $250 |
| Zoo Tampa | Donation | $221 |
| Salford Hills Home and School Assoc | Fundraiser | $150 |
| Vernfield Elementary | Fundraiser | $75 |
Officers and trustees
- Joann Zeigler
- Terry Zeigler
Questions people ask
Does Zeigler Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Zeigler Family Foundation give?
$576,475 in tax year 2025, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Zeigler Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joann Zeigler (President/Secretary) and Terry Zeigler (Vice-President/Treasurer).
What does Zeigler Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, food and hunger and faith communities.